Counting down to the grand opening of the Efteling Grand Hotel
The crowning jewel of the World of Wonders is nearing completion. Take an exclusive first look behind the ornate façade of the seven-storey Efteling Grand Hotel.
Holland's Most Wonderful Theme Park Resort
Immerse your family in Europe's most enchanting theme park resort. From thrilling roller coasters and 30 living fairy tales to luxury themed hotels and world-class spectacles.
Efteling is open 365 days a year. The price of a ticket depends on your day of visit. Children up to 3 years old enter for free.
Make your visit extra magical with an overnight stay at Efteling Hotel, Holiday Village Efteling Bosrijk, or Holiday Village Efteling Loonsche Land. Unlimited park access included.
Efteling is the largest theme park in the Netherlands, where you can enjoy a full day out together. Explore exciting roller coasters, calm family attractions, famous fairytales and surprising shows.
From a trip around the world in Carnaval Festival to a free fall on Baron 1898: there is an attraction for everyone.
Enjoy freshly baked pancakes, snacks, cozy terraces or à la carte dinner in one of our many restaurants.
Be amazed by dazzling water spectacle Aquanura, fairytale forest inhabitants and theater show CARO.
From the haunting ruins of Danse Macabre to the floating kingdoms of Droomvlucht, discover Efteling's most legendary experiences.
Each realm holds its own magic, stories, and wonders to discover.
Discover the highest drops, fastest coasters, and most captivating dark rides.
Enter the eerie Huyverwoud forest and discover the cursed abbey ruins. Seated in choir stalls on a monumental 18-metre turntable ride with hydraulic motion, you dance along to the haunting orchestral tones of Camille Saint-Saëns' masterpiece. An unforgettable journey through shadows, spectres, and spine-tingling twists.
Greedy mine baron Gustave Hooghmoed has discovered gold deep beneath the earth. But the mythical White Women guard the treasure with vengeful spirits. Plunge 37.5 meters vertically straight into the steaming abyss at 90 km/h, twisting through Immelmann loops and zero-G rolls in this world-renowned B&M dive coaster.
Choose your allegiance: Water or Fire! On this duelling wooden roller coaster, two dragon-hunting carriages race side by side at 75 km/h over towering timber hills, sharp banking turns, and airtime bumps in a fierce quest to conquer the terrifying beast.
Step inside the grand Palace of Fantasy and board your trackless Fantasy Carriage. Magic jester Pardoes guides you through secret chambers, an astronomical observatory, and the grand festive banquet hall. Choose between the Music, Hero, or Treasure Tour for unique surprises.
Defying the stormy Easter winds, Captain Willem van der Decken set sail into eternal damnation. Walk the historic smuggler docks of 17th-century Vlissingen, embark upon wooden longboats into stormy subterranean seas, and plunge into an outdoor splashdown with roller coaster thrills.
The mischievous rascals Max and Moritz turn their alpine village upside down with hilarious inventions. Two custom-powered trains race in opposite directions through a whimsical alpine valley full of whoopee cushions, cuckoo clocks, and joyful runaway soapboxes.
The enchanted cradle of Efteling since 1952. Stroll along peaceful wooded trails where 30 legendary tales by the Brothers Grimm, Andersen, and Perrault come alive with animatronics, music, and the authentic romantic illustrations of founding designer Anton Pieck.
Glide suspended high above floating planetary castles, fragrant woodland glades with playful fairies, and the mossy marshlands of friendly trolls. A world-famous suspended dark ride radiating poetry, beauty, and orchestral wonder.
Wander along shaded forest paths and discover 30 timeless tales brought to life with enchanting animatronics and authentic Anton Pieck designs.
30 Interactive Storybook Pavilions: The Princess and the Pea, Longneck (Langnek), Cinderella, The Dragon, Pinocchio, and more.
Original Anton Pieck Artistry: Nostalgic Dutch illustrations brought to architectural life since 1952.
True nobility of soul and sensitivity reveals itself even through twenty mattresses.
Patience, grace, and an honest heart shine brightly through ashes.
Those who reach greedily for forbidden gold awaken the wrath of the beast.
Never let reckless pride and vanity triumph over harmony and modesty.
Step into the haunted abbey ruins of Huyverwoud on the revolutionary dynamic turntable ride, and witness the monumental Grand Hotel rising at the main entrance.
Every season clothes the park in wonder: twinkling bonfires and ice skating at Winter Efteling, vibrant spring blooms in the Fairytale Forest, and balmy summer festival evenings open until 22:00.
Turn your fairytale day into an unforgettable short break. Park admission is included for every day of your stay.
Check the latest opening hours and crowd forecast for Efteling and plan your visit. Opening hours may change per day and season.
Efteling is located in Kaatsheuvel, North Brabant. Easily accessible by car, public transport, and with 174 EV charging spots.
Information about facility passes, wheelchair accessibility, companion cards and quiet spaces to ensure everyone has a magical visit.
Take a look behind the scenes, enjoy on-ride videos from all the attractions and watch unique park videos.
On Spotify and streaming platforms you can listen to the wonderful soundtracks and fairytales.
Free games, videos, craft sheets and colouring pictures for the youngest visitors.
We would like to enchant you with the story that captivates us every day. Take a moment to read our story.
From a nature sports park in 1952 to one of the largest theme parks in Europe. Discover the development and heritage of Efteling.
Read the latest news, behind-the-scenes stories, and updates from the World of Wonders.
The crowning jewel of the World of Wonders is nearing completion. Take an exclusive first look behind the ornate façade of the seven-storey Efteling Grand Hotel.
Step into the sinister 1876 ruins where Joseph Charlatan’s cursed orchestra plays Camille Saint-Saëns’ masterpiece on an uncanny mechanical turntable.
How Efteling harnesses geothermal heat storage, 25,000 solar panels, and native reforestation to preserve nature for generations to come.
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