The first Asterix park outside France is being built near Leipzig. The new owner, Compagnie des Alpes, announced in Paris that the Belantis theme park there is to be gradually transformed into an Asterix park. The official name change is planned for 2030/31. In terms of the number of Asterix comics sold, Germany is the second-largest market directly behind France and also the second-largest European market for amusement parks, according to the statement.
The redesign of Belantis is being carried out in consultation with the publishing house Albert René, which publishes the Asterix comics, Compagnie des Alpes announced. A first area dedicated to the dog Idéfix will open in spring 2026. Due to the advantages of Belantis' location and the company's expertise, the park is expected to have the potential to welcome up to 900,000 visitors per year in the long term. Compagnie des Alpes took over Belantis in the spring.
