Efteling
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Discover Holland's hidden gem. Efteling is a unique theme park with a fairytale atmosphere, natural surroundings and a wide range of thrilling and enchanting attractions, making it the ideal family short-break destination!
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  • michellemancktelow
    Fleet, United Kingdom244 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lovely theme park more for little ones
    This is a lovely little park with good theming. At the moment there is a lot of work going on around the park so it wasn’t looking it’s best. The wooden rollercoaster is excellent and Baron is wonderfully themed. The other coasters are just average. There are some usual and unique rides but they are for a younger audience. The snack outlets are very good and I can recommend the bakery for the lemon curd cake. Lots of variety of eating places for full meals or snacks so good for trying new foods. We had a good time but as rollercoaster fans we didn’t feel there were enough thrill rides for us.
    Thank you for your review! We hope to see you soon again!😊✨ ^Anna
    Written March 30, 2023
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    Visited March 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written March 29, 2023
  • Alexa
    Medicine Hat, Canada7 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A good day!
    We spent a day here (a Sunday) when we were visiting the Netherlands. It wasn't too busy and there was some construction going on so not all the rides were open. However, we mostly went for the thrill coasters which were all open. The wooden roller coaster and the Baron were our favourite. The lines weren't too long. The fairytale forest was lovely - perfect for a wind down after having lunch to settle my stomach before launching back into rides again. The park was clean and the people were friendly. The only disappointment was the food. It was quite bland and the pizza we had at the theatre was very greasy. Overall, we are very glad we visited Efteling and would reccomend that theme park fans take at least a day to go visit when in the Netherlands!
    Thank you for your review! ^Fay
    Written April 3, 2023
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    Visited March 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written March 31, 2023
  • Wanderlust_uk9
    11 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Better than Disneyland!
    We've been to multiple theme parks around the world including Disneyland Tokyo, Six Flags, Merlin Parks etc and this is our favourite by far! Amazing rides, beautiful theming, good thrills and very kind friendly. Food options great too! We spent 2 days over Easter and never waited longer than 25 minutes for a ride. Top tip: eat lunch in the Gondola / Steam Train! Thank you Efteling!
    Thank you for your review. We hope to see you again at our park! ^Jamie
    Written April 9, 2023
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    Visited April 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written April 9, 2023
  • Mkwe
    Sheffield, United Kingdom17 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Trip over Easter
    Visited this park with a 11 and just turn 15 year old. We had an amazing two days over the Easter weekend. The park is beautiful and there is something for everyone. I especially liked there is no paid fast pass line. This is so great makes for a much better atmosphere. It was very busy when we were there but the queues are managed so well the longest wait was 40 mins. We stayed over night in the loons land hotel and it was fantastic. A must is the show caro it’s an extra cost but it was one of the best shoes I’ve seen, truly moving. All the staff are lovely and friendly and just make it a fantastic atmosphere.
    Thanks for your lovely review, glad you enjoyed your visit so much! We hope to welcome you again soon! ✨ ^Tom
    Written April 12, 2023
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    Visited April 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written April 11, 2023
  • Autumn mum
    Leeds, United Kingdom18 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Incredible
    This was our first trip here and it definitely won’t be our last. From start to finish we were so impressed. The park is huge so even on very busy days doesn’t feel overwhelming. The queue control system is very well managed and on our last day ( the busiest) we still weren’t waiting stupid times. The option of child swap and single rider also makes it more efficient. The app is great, you can plan your route based on wait times, it’s really useful knowing which rides will be under maintenance as well. The rides themselves are so well designed that you feel like they are actually immersing you and telling the story, loads of attention to detail and some unexpected surprises in some of them. The variety was great and even though the park is really well suited to younger children there is also a good selection for those who prefer more thrilling rides. There is always seating and food available, never long queues and in some places you can pre order food and collect when it’s ready. We found prices to be fair, we never felt that we paid over the odds for anything. The additional shows are also a fantastic extra to partake in if you’re staying, we thoroughly enjoyed Caro. We stayed at Bosrijk and it was great. Clean, comfortable, food at breakfast was tasty, my son loved having access to the pool. On our first night we ordered pizza to the room as we were tired after travelling and spending the day at the park, it arrived bang on time and was delicious. All the staff we encountered during our stay were lovely. We described this place as a mixture of Alton towers, Disney and a German Market. I’ve not taken my son to Disney but i think if you’re expecting Disney you will find it’s different, it is not as commercial, however theme parks in Britain are not a patch on this place, it is so well managed and you can tell that their guests experience come before profit. my son enjoyed it so much he was walking around asking if it was real, I can’t wait to book another trip.
    Thank you for the rating. 😍 ^Stephan
    Written April 15, 2023
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    Visited April 2023
    Written April 15, 2023
  • RossK1234
    Kill, Ireland8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great family weekend at enchanting Efteling
    Efteling is a beautiful and enchanting theme park with something for everyone. Rollercoasters for thrill seekers and other rides filled with amazement and wonder with every last detail taken into account. The Efteling app makes everything easy to find and lets you know how long queues are for attractions. We were there in May 2023 and queues were never too bad. Stay in Efteling hotel and get into the park 30 mins before everyone else and get some rollercoasters out of the way early! Overall a great weekend.
    Thank you so much! We can't wait to see you again soon!😊✨ ^Anna
    Written May 15, 2023
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    Visited May 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written May 15, 2023
  • MarcelleMiami
    Haarlem, The Netherlands334 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful family friendly amusement park
    Wonderful family friendly amusement park with beautiful landscaping. Loved the rides, talking trees. Boat ride, selection of food, indoor playground, 4d movie, and more. Very clean.
    How nice you had a great day! ^Renée
    Written May 18, 2023
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    Visited May 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written May 17, 2023
  • bendee23
    Shannon, Ireland35 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great place for all ages
    I enjoyed the whole experience. Kids had a great time in the park. There is something for everyone. If you are staying for a few days you really need to bring everything you will need. Although most of the accommodation is self-catering the shop isn't near by and taxis (if you can get one)can only bring you to the entrance of the park and you still have a good bit of a walk. In saying that, there are plenty of places to eat in the park and they are not too dear.
    Thank you for the rating. ^Stephan
    Written May 29, 2023
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    Visited April 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written May 28, 2023
  • Alex
    47 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A lovely theme park for families
    I visited Efteling for the first time and found it to be a lovely theme park with a good selection of attractions for all age groups. There are a few rollercoasters for the adventurous, and also a good selection of dark rides and family rides as well as beautiful gardens. Be sure to visit the enchanted forest. There is also a good selection of places to eat. We visited Polles Keuken for pancakes (I recommend sitting inside to see the great central feature) and on the second day, Het Witte Paard which was self-service but had a good selection of hot and cold food and drinks. We stayed in the nearby city of Tilburg and got the bus direct to the park (20 minutes) which is a great place to stay if you do not want to stay at one of the Efteling hotels. We visited Efteling for two days which allowed us to cover everything comfortably. I would recommend you budget two days so you are not rushing around.
    Thank you for this review! We hope to see you again soon in the World of Wonders ✨🍄. ^Renée
    Written July 3, 2023
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    Visited June 2023
    Written July 3, 2023
  • T7076TDdarrenw
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Perfect day out
    Absolutely fantastic day out at the theme park. We arrived at 1030 with loads of cars but was quick and prompt parking. No ques to get in, and during the day, our maximum time for queuing for one of the best rides was only 40 minutes. Loads of food outlets and toilets and free water dispensers in areas. A must if you have teen age kids and younger kiddies.
    Vielen Dank für die Bewertung. ^Stephan
    Written July 10, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited July 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written July 9, 2023
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Family
It was amazing best day of my life this is a must do, it's very detailed and nice it's for the little ones but also for the daredevils but it is still really nice and detailed
Written February 21, 2024
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Thank you so much for your appreciation and kind words! We look welcoming you again anytime soon in the Efteling 🍄
Written February 21, 2024
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Louise131313
Dublin, Ireland20 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Family
Efteling is magical. Staff are so unbelievably nice and pleasant and the whole experience we just had woth pur family was well worth the trip from Dublin. Transport is easy and reliable and we stayed in a hotel on the site of the theme park itself which was fabulous too. Thank you for a memorable stay. The staff should be very proud of hoe they conduct themselves..
Written February 18, 2024
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Thank you! 🍄
Written February 19, 2024
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Cosmic Claire
Dover, UK5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Couples
This was our first trip to De Efteling, and what a lovely magical one!
Firstly the staff are ALL so very helpful and friendly, much better than UK theme parks. They go out of their way for the customer.

The park itself is huge, spaced out and well themed. There is too much to see in one day, I recommend 2-3 days to get the best experience and see everything. You should make time to walk around the magical forest area Sprookjesbos, telling the story of various Fairytales. We found the Donkey that shoots Coin tokens out of it's bum very amusing! The talking bins were also very funny. How lovely to also see happy wildlife at the park, various birds and red squirrels. The Aquarena fountain show at the end of the day is definitely worth seeing too.

The que times for rides were very fast, I think the most we waited for was only about 15min at most. We managed to get on 14 rides in one day! There was 5 rides we wanted to go on shut down for maintenance, but that is to be expected at this time of year, and we will go back to hopefully experience these next time. Our personal favourites were Baron 1898, Vogal Rok, and Villa Volta. Unfortunately the Baron ride photos were not working for 2 days and there was no staff at the booth to help, so we missed out on getting those, this is our only complaint.

The park is helpful for disabled guests, offering free wheelchair rental, and some of the rides you can get on a separate que (using their facilities card) for those who cannot stand for long. One particular member of staff for the Symbolica ride was very kind to me helping me to download the facilities access and get on the ride easier!

There is a variety of food around the park, at reasonable prices (some cheaper than the UK theme parks). We particularly recommend the Currywurst hotdogs at the hut near the Max & Moritz ride, and the Stroopwaffles near Long Neck. Pinokkios pizza was also nice, and the Venison steak at the Efteling hotel. The only suggestion we have is that the menu at the hotel restaurant was very small and limited, would be nice to see more choice.

We stayed at the Efteling hotel, which was lovely and had it's own entrance to the park only 5min walk away and early access to some rides at 9.30am. The reception staff there are very friendly and helpful! They helped us many times with questions. I lost my phone charger and they found and lent me one immediately. They also helped me post some postcards. The rooms are big, clean, comfortable and well themed, with a nice hot shower. We requested a high floor room with a view facing the park, and they honoured this request. Breakfast was continental and fresh. The only thing missing I noticed was some sugar or sweetners for tea.

The Bathouse swimming pool was also nice, warm and fun, although it was very busy when we went about 7-8pm. The lifeguard staff were very helpful, to lend us some towels and arrange for us a free shuttle minibus to take us back to the Efteling hotel as it was dark and cold after park closing time, and would have been a long walk. We appreciated the help!

We really enjoyed our stay at Efteling and hope we can come back again soon! Highly recommend to anyone.
Written February 16, 2024
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Thank you for your review! We hope to welcome you again at our park. 🍄
Written February 19, 2024
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Jeno0309
Canada17 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 • Friends
This place is absolutely magical! The child stories from the Dutch and European culture was so fun and enlightening. I was amazed the entire time. Highly recommend anyone to go who has the chance to visit The Netherlands.
Written February 5, 2024
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Thank you for your review. We hope to welcome you again at our park. 🍄 ^Jamie
Written February 5, 2024
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Neil C
3 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Family
Very disappointed with Efteling customer services and would not visit the park again. They are just interested in money and how much profit they can make, and not the customers visiting the park.
Written February 4, 2024
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We are disappointed to hear that you feel that way. We always do our best to help all our guests the best we can. Should you have any questions for us you are always welcome to contact us through any of our official channels. ^Emma
Written February 5, 2024
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Carrsontheroad
London, UK50 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Family
As lovers of UK Theme parks we were keen to give Efteling a go. The many reviews we read were all positive for this family park, with many saying they loved the atmosphere. Choosing to split our visit over two days we arrived on a wintery weekday, late morning, ready to fit in as much in as possible while the weather was dry. From the grand entrance to the welcoming staff, you feel transported to a world of make believe. We headed first to Python and Baron 1898 and enjoyed adding both to our coaster list! The park is a fair size so to get our bearings, we jumped on the train and took a trip around the different areas to plan our afternoon. Even during the quiet winter weekdays there were plenty of places to stop and grab a drink and treats. One of the biggest surprises was deciding to ‘nip through’ the Fairytale Forest only to emerge 90 mins later! The scenes were so detailed and plenty to look at wondering this whimsical little trail. Sadly the weather wasn't quite so kind as the day went on so we gave the light show a miss at the end of the evening. Armed with a plan we headed back in for day two, fitting in the many attractions we missed the day before. Without sharing to much, the dark rides were fab, there really is something for everyone at this park. It was so clean (helped Im sure by the fact everyone wants to feed their rubbish to the talking bins) plenty of places to sit and enjoy picnics in the sun and undercover in the rain and lots of facilities dotted about. One thing we really liked was the little museum with plenty of old props and drawings telling the history of the park. We loved this park and there was so much we wanted to go back to but just run out of time. We were aware of the closed rides but enjoyed the couple of days so much, even with those main attractions closed for maintenance. We will be back soon! Oh don't forget to visit Volk van Laaf, home of adorable little folk.
Written January 25, 2024
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Wow! You really made the most of your visits to the Efteling! How nice to read that these days have been so fairytale-like for you. We hope to welcome you back to the World of Wonders in the near future, so you can enjoy all the beauty the Efteling has to offer and maybe visit the attractions that were closed for maintenance. ✨🍄 ^Patty
Written January 26, 2024
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Sabina M
5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Couples
Magical! We LOVE the Netherlands, and Efteling adding to another amazing time there! I can't wait to take the kids there too! Some super rides for adults, as well as for children from what we could see. The theming in the Netherlands is much better than how the Brits do it!
Written January 25, 2024
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Thank you so much for your appreciation, Sabina! We look forward meeting you again in the near future. 🍄✨ ^Patty
Written January 25, 2024
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Kelly B
Iowa4,371 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Friends
I’ve wanted to visit Efteling for years, ever since hearing about their dark rides.

We arrived right at opening, parked, and entered the park (very short line to enter).

We were there over Christmas break; it was quite busy, but the park handles crowds well. Wait times for most of the rides were about an hour.

We did all four of the dark rides. The Carnavale ride was decent, the pirate ride great, and Dream Flight and Symbolica were both excellent!

I also really enjoyed exploring the Fairy Tale forest and Laaf land.

There was a small Christmas section, with decorated trees and a Christmas market of sorts.
Written January 14, 2024
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Thank you so much for your review and compliments. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed our attractions so much. I hope we can welcome you back to the World of Wonders soon! ✨🍄 ^Emma
Written January 14, 2024
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Louisena
76 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Family
Magical and memorable.
Knocks the socks off the standard UK theme parks. We visited in the unbelievable October rain but still had a magical,
albeit soggy, family adventure. We will be back to explore some more.
Thank you Efteling.
Written January 11, 2024
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How nice to read that you were able to enjoy yourself at the Efteling. We can't wait to welcome you again with hopefully some better weather forecast! See you soon! ^ Paris✨🍄
Written January 12, 2024
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Michelle W
Ferndown, UK20 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Family
Me and my husband came over from the UK for Christmas with our 5 year old and 7 month old. Efteling has been on our bucket list a few years, but particularly over Christmas. It didn't disappoint. We stayed at the efteling hotel, a short 5 minute walk away which was very useful with small children. We had 2 days there and honestly wished I had booked longer. Everywhere you turn there's something magical or unique to look at or do. Rides were brilliant, and next to no ques.
Adding in the winter wonderland, ice rink, etc it was the perfect Christmas holiday for us. Its been nearly a month and ny 5 year old talks about it everyday, and wants to see the photos and videos, particularly the carnaval festival ride ( his favourite!). If your thinking of booking it, do it! Plenty of places to stop, sit, eat ao perfect for families and children. Cannot wait to go back!
Written January 9, 2024
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How nice to read that you enjoyed your stay so much! We hope to welcome you again soon to Efteling. Until next time! 🍄✨ ^Jamie
Written January 10, 2024
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