Michelin Star Restaurant Ammolite gets a fresh design concept at Europa-Park theme park for the 2026 season.
Following an extensive refurbishment the fine-dining restaurant reopened on March 17th as this two Michelin star establishment situated in the lighthouse of the Bell Rock Hotel reveals its swanky new look.
Head chef Peter Hagen-Wiest has enjoyed great success: he has been at the helm of the recently renamed and completely refurbished fine dining restaurant, Ammolite – House of Light, for the past 14 years. His sous chef, Julian Schmid, has been by his side on this journey for the past nine years.
Ammolite was awarded its first Michelin star in its opening year followed by the second just one year later which it has retained all of these years later.
As part of the refurbishment The lighthouse-shaped restaurant now boasts a separate entrance and an elegant ambience that is modern yet understated, designed to let the products and the cuisine take centre stage.
The space feels elegant and even more spacious, complemented by a perfectly coordinated colour and material scheme. The newly installed walk-in wine cellar is a real eye-catcher.
What’s more, an exclusive music mix specially composed for the restaurant by the internationally renowned DJ Jaden Bojsen enhances the restaurant’s sound concept.
The restaurant’s menu draws on classical, Mediterranean and international influences, with sauces playing a starring role. They create the perfect interplay of flavours, focusing on what really matters: pure taste. The chef incorporates diverse influences from his professional career – for example, from Portugal and Asia – into the various menu compositions.
The eight-course culinary world tour takes gourmets on a journey of discovery with dishes such as Norway lobster with carrot and sea buckthorn amarillo. On the vegetarian menu, Hagen-Wiest skilfully showcases dishes such as fagottini with nettles, Parmesan and ricotta. The creative finesse and attention to detail are clear to see. However, the head chef’s guiding principle is to focus on the flavour, the character of the raw ingredients and the balance of the dish, applying the principle that ‘less is more’.
As well as the excellent cuisine, the fine wine cellar, stocked with regional, national and international labels, is reason enough to visit Rust in itself. Experienced sommelier Sascha Schmidt always knows just the right wine to recommend, enhancing the evening with his expert judgement and attention to detail. As Sommelier of the Year 2026, his focus is not on the presentation, but on the people at the table.
Friendliness, a personal touch and honest advice ensure that the wine pairing is an integral part of the experience, working in perfect harmony with the cuisine and service under the watchful eye of restaurant manager Lisa-Marie Schmidt. Her mission is to provide a personalised, transparent and welcoming service. She anticipates guests’ needs and adjusts her approach accordingly, providing a level of service that is both attentive and unobtrusive. This creates an atmosphere that underscores the warmth and natural elegance of Ammolite.
