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Efteling Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

fantasy-themed amusement park in Kaatsheuvel, the Netherlands

About Efteling

Originally Efteling catered towards children with a fairy tale theme, nowadays Efteling appeals to young and old with its cultural, romantic and nostalgic theme and its variety of amusement rides. In over fifty years, Efteling has evolved from a general nature park with playground and unique Fairy Tale Forest, into a full-size theme park along the lines of Disneyland. Efteling is famous for its great attention to detail, the green atmosphere and excellent dark rides. With four million visitors annually, it's in the top of European theme parks right after the Disney parks in France and Europa Park in Germany. The base for the park as it is now was created in 1950. Artist Anton Pieck and inventor Peter Reijnders set out to create a quality fairy tale forest. Pieck's remarkable, nostalgic sty

Top Attractions in Efteling

Explore the best things to see and do in Efteling:

  • Anton Pieck Square
  • Carousselpaleis
  • Dreamflight
  • Fairy Tale Forest
  • Land van Laaf
  • Steam Train
  • Villa Volta

Efteling Travel Guide Sections

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