What is the Efteling?

The Efteling is a theme park in Kaatsheuvel, North Brabant. It is the biggest theme park in the Netherlands, where you will experience magical moments. The Efteling theme park is a world full of wonders, with classics like Holle Bolle Gijs, Lange Jan, and the Droomvlucht (Dream Flight). But the Efteling also manages to amaze with its fantastic new atttractions.

Is the Efteling worth a visit?

The Efteling is the leading theme park in the Netherlands. It is a beautifully designed park with lots of greenery and an eye for detail. There are plenty of different attractions, a variation that will appeal to young and old. Go for a walk through the fairytale forest or seek out excitement in one of the cool roller coasters. The Efteling is a magical experience for every age!

What attractions and landmarks are near the Efteling?

Attractions and landmarks near the Efteling include Safari Park Beekse Bergen in Hilvarenbeek. Safari Park Beekse Bergen is the biggest animal park in the Netherlands. You can explore the park by safari bus, boat, or your own car and encounter more than 100 different species of animals. Ammersoyen Castle in Ammerzoden is nearby, one of the best preserved medieval castles in the Netherlands. It was built around 1300. This typical water fortress boasts corner towers, an outer bailey, and a large moat. Slot Loevestein in Poederoyen is another famous castle nearby. The castle can be visited and is well-known in particular due to the famous escape story of Hugo de Groot.

Efteling

Roller coasters and fairy tales, but also a musical theatre and golf course. Amusement park Efteling offers complete entertainment for the entire family.

Visit the world of Efteling, straight out of a fairy tale.
If you’d rather play an 18-hole round of golf, no problem!
Discover the Winter Efteling.

Address:: Europalaan 1
5171KW Kaatsheuvel
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Efteling is the best known theme park in Holland. It has been welcoming people to its ‘World of Wonders’ since 1952. Holland’s biggest theme park started out with the Fairytale Forest, which brought famous fairytales and sagas to life. Through the years, the park evolved into a modern theme park with the most modern attractions, a hotel and a holiday park. Since 2010 Efteling has been open every day. It is one of the best theme parks in Europe and draws millions of visitors from Holland and abroad each year.

World of Wonders

Efteling consists of a central area and four realms. Fairytales and sagas are brought to life in the Fairy Realm. The roller coasters and other attractions in the Adventure Realm guarantee a lot of excitement and sensation. See if you can visit the forbidden cities and haunted castles in the Alternative Realm without breaking a sweat. Travel through Holland’s top theme park by boat, train or another means of transport in the Travel Realm. Naturally the park has countless restaurants where you can rest up with a drink and a bite.

Efteling is open in winter as well, so why not visit Winter Efteling, the winter wonderland in Holland.

Hotel, holiday park and theatre

The Efteling Hotel is located just outside the park gates. You can also spend the night at one of the bungalows in holiday park Bosrijk. Efteling boasts an 18-hole golf course for golf lovers. Go to the theatre for top-quality musical productions for the entire family.

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Fairytale accommodations

Bosrijk has been elected Holland's Best Holiday Park 4 times in a row. The accommodations are totally in line with the Efteling style and within walking distance of the park.

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Attractions and landmarks near the Efteling include Safari Park Beekse Bergen in Hilvarenbeek. Safari Park Beekse Bergen is the biggest animal park in the Netherlands. You can explore the park by safari bus, boat, or your own car and encounter more than 100 different species of animals. Ammersoyen Castle in Ammerzoden is nearby, one of the best preserved medieval castles in the Netherlands. It was built around 1300. This typical water fortress boasts corner towers, an outer bailey, and a large moat. Slot Loevestein in Poederoyen is another famous castle nearby. The castle can be visited and is well-known in particular due to the famous escape story of Hugo de Groot.

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