Efteling

Theme park Kaatsheuvel, North Brabant, Netherlands

What to expect

Efteling is a Dutch fantasy-themed amusement park in Kaatsheuvel, the Netherlands. The attractions reflect elements from ancient European myths and legends, fairy tales, fables, and folklore. The park was opened on May 31, 1952, and has since evolved into a full-sized theme park, catering to both children and adults with its cultural, romantic, and nostalgic themes, in addition to its wide array of amusement rides, including six roller coasters and four dark rides. It is the largest theme park in the Netherlands and one of the oldest theme parks in the world, with over 5 million visitors annually

Plan your family visit to the Efteling with these blog insights 👇

De Biesbosch National Park – the perfect place for a short break in Holland with children

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Efteling theme park and experienced "action". We started our day with the main attractions, the wooden rollercoaster, the Watercoaster and others

Highlights: We enjoyed the world of 1001 nights and the fairy-tale forest. "We dive into the world of 1001 nights... In the spook castle we look at scary figures, which gradually come to life." ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We entered the park and walked in a fairy tale. We enjoyed the fairy forest, roller coasters and other attractions

Highlights: The family enjoyed the magical atmosphere and the Aquanura and Raveleijn shows ✨

Holland with children: our on the road

This family's experience:

Activities: We spent the day at Efteling, exploring the fairytale forest and enjoying the rides

Highlights: The kids loved the Raveleijn show and the roller coaster, while we enjoyed the fairytale atmosphere ✨

Tulips and mills in the Netherlands, a tour of Holland in holiday home

This family's experience:

Activities: We spent the day at Efteling, exploring the various attractions and shows

Highlights: Our daughter was super enthusiastic about the fairy tale settings and the talking tree ✨

Our opinion on Efteling: the best amusement park in the Netherlands (and Europe?)

This family's experience:

Activities: We spent a few days exploring the park and its many attractions

Highlights: The whole family loved the immersive experiences and the variety of rides and shows ✨

In the south of the Netherlands: our escapades around Baarle-Nassau

This family's experience:

Activities: We spent a day at the amusement park and enjoyed the rides and attractions

Highlights: We enjoyed the park's atmosphere and the kids loved the rides ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Efteling, a large amusement park with rides, shows, and attractions, including the Fairytale Forest and the Carnival Festival

Highlights: The kids loved the Fairytale Forest and the Carnival Festival, and we enjoyed the overall atmosphere and the quality of the park ✨