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New show, ice rink, and attraction at the Warme Winter Weide winter garden

Just a few more weeks and Winter Efteling will start again! This year, there’s a lot of new things t...

Just a few more weeks and Winter Efteling will start again! This year, there’s a lot of new things to discover. The Warme Winter Weide winter garden has been renewed: from a partly covered new ice rink to new musical Entertainment. Are you curious what you shouldn’t miss this winter?

08 October 2026

Update from the Raveleijn construction site

In ten weeks, Efteling will open the gates of the renewed Raveleijn themed area. With a series of up...

In ten weeks, Efteling will open the gates of the renewed Raveleijn themed area. With a series of updates, we’ll take you behind the scenes at the construction site. In this update, the new attraction Ravenring is the main focus.

22 September 2026

Going on a ride with a prosthetic leg

Starting October 1, we're introducing the SafeStrap. This means visitors with a prosthetic leg can a...

Starting October 1, we're introducing the SafeStrap. This means visitors with a prosthetic leg can also enjoy a ride on Baron 1898, Hooghmoed, the Whirligig rides at Anton Pieckplein, and later also on Ravenring.

09 September 2026

The themed area Raveleijn will open in December 2026

In the city of Raveleijn, heroes, travelers and guests come together. Behind the city gates, a world...

In the city of Raveleijn, heroes, travelers and guests come together. Behind the city gates, a world full of adventure is waiting. The gates of Raveleijn will open again in December 2026.

01 September 2026

Self-driving bus makes it easier to reach the Efteling accommodation locations

The self-driving bus Line 7 takes Efteling visitors for free at set times from the bus station to th...

The self-driving bus Line 7 takes Efteling visitors for free at set times from the bus station to the Efteling Wonder Hotel, Villa Pardoes, Efteling Loonsche Land and Efteling Bosrijk.

Win a magical overnight stay at Efteling

How well do you know the different places to stay at Efteling? Answer the 5 questions and get a chan...

How well do you know the different places to stay at Efteling? Answer the 5 questions and get a chance to win a magical overnight stay or 6 Efteling-tickets.

More details revealed about The Fairy Tale Library

In 2027, the Fairy Tale Library will open as the 32nd fairy tale in the Fairy Tale Forest. Meet the ...

In 2027, the Fairy Tale Library will open as the 32nd fairy tale in the Fairy Tale Forest. Meet the Silent Gnome now.

New attraction in 2029: Missie Luminar

From 2029, you can join an exciting journey of light, speed and adventure in Missie Luminar, Eftelin...

From 2029, you can join an exciting journey of light, speed and adventure in Missie Luminar, Efteling’s first suspended launch coaster.

New: Digi-Pass for a whole year!

Do you visit the Efteling more often and love saving and sharing all your ride photos and videos? Th...

Do you visit the Efteling more often and love saving and sharing all your ride photos and videos? Then the Digi-Pass Annual Pass is perfect for you.

Discover the new summer souvenirs and games

Take home a keepsake from your summer day at Efteling. Have your photo taken with Princess Pardijn, ...

Take home a keepsake from your summer day at Efteling. Have your photo taken with Princess Pardijn, get your face painted, play a game and discover all the new souvenirs!

Celebrate summer with brand-new live entertainment

Visiting the Efteling during the summer holidays? You're guaranteed to come across live entertainmen...

Visiting the Efteling during the summer holidays? You're guaranteed to come across live entertainment. Discover your new favourites in this blog!

food and drinks

Taste the summer with our new food and drink specials

Visit Efteling in July and August and discover a tempting selection of summer treats. From colourful...

Visit Efteling in July and August and discover a tempting selection of summer treats. From colourful iced coffees, matcha & ube drinks and floats, to delicious ice cream and donuts. Or would you rather try ramen or dumplings?

How long is Rapunzel’s braid? Take part and win 7 tickets!

Hooray, Rapunzel is celebrating her 25th anniversary in the Fairytale Forest. Do you know how long h...

Hooray, Rapunzel is celebrating her 25th anniversary in the Fairytale Forest. Do you know how long her braid is? Enter the length for a chance to win 7 Efteling tickets.

Discover what’s new at Efteling this summer!

It won't be long now until summer at Efteling starts again. The park will have longer opening times,...

It won't be long now until summer at Efteling starts again. The park will have longer opening times, evening tickets, extra live entertainment, and refreshing summertime treats. What can you expect at Efteling this summer?

Ravenring, an exciting flight ritual

In Ravenring, your flying skills and stamina will truly be put to the test. Do you have the courage ...

In Ravenring, your flying skills and stamina will truly be put to the test. Do you have the courage to protect the magical city?

Drop tower Hooghmoed officially opened

Today, the first chimney sweeps stepped into the lift towers, heading up to the tall chimney. With s...

Today, the first chimney sweeps stepped into the lift towers, heading up to the tall chimney. With sound effects and mist, every ride in Hooghmoed becomes a thrilling experience!

Can you find the chimney sweep? Enter for a chance to win 6 Efteling tickets

Baron Hooghmoed is always looking for new chimney sweeps. Spot the chimney sweep in the picture and ...

Baron Hooghmoed is always looking for new chimney sweeps. Spot the chimney sweep in the picture and maybe soon you'll step into one of the lift towers on your way up to the tall chimney.

Construction update free-fall ride Hooghmoed

At the construction site of the new attraction Hooghmoed, most of the scaffolding has now been remov...

At the construction site of the new attraction Hooghmoed, most of the scaffolding has now been removed. Every now and then, the lift towers already move up and down. Discover all the latest developments in this photo update.