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KAATSHEUVEL, Tuesday, 1 September 2026 – Just three more months to go before Efteling reopens the gates of Raveleijn after being closed for almost a year. From 1 December, visitors can discover the completely renovated city and watch the brand-new …

Kaatsheuvel, 22 July – Construction is progressing in the Fairytale Forest on Efteling’s new and 32nd fairytale: The Fairytale Library. Near the former scene of The Chinese Nightingale, the framework of the nine-metre-high building is steadily …

Efteling announces the opening of its newest must-see attraction, Missie Luminar. Missie Luminar will be the theme park’s first suspended launch coaster: a roller coaster on which the vehicles are suspended beneath the track and launched. The …

London, 7 July 2026 – Today, on Fairy Tale Day, the Dutch theme park Efteling celebrated the 25th anniversary of Rapunzel. To mark this milestone, 25 guests donated their braids to the Dutch Hair Foundation. It was a remarkable sight: five …

Open to visitors of all ages from across the world Efteling the beloved Dutch theme park located in the South of Holland provides guests with an enchanting escape that combines classic fairytales, immersive attractions and natural surroundings. …

1 June: To celebrate Efteling’s 74th anniversary, the theme park in the south of Holland has announced that its first podcast series produced by Efteling itself will launch on 10 June. In Het Geheim van de Efteling  ‘The Secret of Efteling’, …

Kaatsheuvel, 26 May 2026 - Efteling reveals the name and design of the new attraction in the renewed Raveleijn themed world: Ravenring. It will be an exciting flight ritual in which visitors soar through the air in winged vehicles inspired by …

The area surrounding Baron 1898 at Efteling has been enriched with a new attraction for the youngest thrill-seekers. The drop tower attraction Hooghmoed, sharing the same theme as the popular dive coaster, was officially opened this morning and is …

Efteling Theme Park located in the South of Holland, concluded the year 2025 with strong results: 5.78 million visits by 4.98 million individual visitors, an operating income of 347 million euros and a net profit of 27.2 million euros. …

Efteling has added a new park show to its repertoire. The illusion show Magicaluna launched on 3rd April and can now be enjoyed several times a day at the Efteling Theatre. The cast and crew received a thunderous round of applause during the …

24th February 2026 - The youngest thrill-seekers will soon have something to look forward to at Efteling. On 1 May 2026, a brand-new drop tower attraction will open directly next to Baron 1898, sharing the same theme as the popular dive coaster. …

IAAPA announced today that Efteling has been awarded a Brass Ring Excellence Award for Best Sustainability Programme. The jury —made up of experienced professionals from the global attractions industry— praised the way sustainability is fully …

Efteling connects people through the power of stories – in the Fairytale Forest as well as in its attractions of the theme park in the South of Holland. As part of the park’s new accessibility offering, subtitles are now available for most of the …

The themed area of the magical city of Raveleijn at Efteling located in the South of Holland, is being completely renewed and expanded with a new attraction. The well-known park show will be entirely revamped with a new storyline, decor and …

Kaatsheuvel, 1st August – To mark the festive opening of Efteling Grand Hotel, Efteling’s first hotel inside the park walls, the Dutch theme park has placed the world’s largest ribbon bow on the façade of its new luxury hotel. The bow measures 16.74 …

Kaatsheuvel, July 22 – On 1st August, Efteling Grand Hotel, Efteling’s newest and largest accommodation, will officially open its doors. For the first time, guests will be able to stay within the park grounds in this luxurious seven-storey hotel. …

July 15, Kaatsheuvel – After an intensive construction period, Efteling’s newest accommodation, Efteling Grand Hotel, is nearly complete. To celebrate the grand opening of this luxury hotel on 1 August, Efteling will be covering the façade of …

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June 2025: This summer, Dutch theme park Efteling is set to welcome its brand-new premium hotel Efteling Grand Hotel. A welcomed and highly anticipated addition to the park, Efteling Grand Hotel will be the first hotel to be located within the theme …

This morning in the south of the Netherlands, a festive welcoming ceremony took place in Efteling's Fairytale Forest in honour of The Princess and the Pea. Enthusiastic Fairytale Forest residents turned out to welcome the new Princess into their …

This morning, locomotive Aagje, puffing and characteristically rattling as ever, and amid great interest, completed her first trip with Efteling visitors. For a year, the locomotive was in England for an almost unnoticeable metamorphosis, where it …

From 14 May, Efteling's Fairytale Forest in Kaatsheuvel will have a new fairy tale. From that date, The Princess and the Pea will try to fall asleep on a huge pile of mattresses. Whether this succeeds, visitors will see and hear, because as is often …

Almost 33 years ago, Efteling opened its very first accommodation location: the Efteling Hotel. For many Efteling visitors, their day at Efteling starts with the first glimpse of the iconic four-towered hotel that opened in 1992. The hotel underwent …

Kaatsheuvel, 17 April – Those who have been eagerly awaiting the latest attraction news from Efteling will be able to experience a new free fall attraction next to the popular Efteling dive coaster from summer 2026. The new free fall ride will have …

15th April 2025: 2024 marked another successful year for Efteling theme park in the south of Holland. With an increased number of 5.6 million visits made by 4.9 million individuals. A net turnover of more than € 300 million was also achieved, …

Efteling Grand Hotel, the first hotel to be located inside Efteling theme park itself, has announced that guests will be able to enjoy overnight stays from Friday 1 August 2025. The announcement was made at an official ceremony to mark a significant …

With the construction of the Efteling Grand Hotel almost complete, the official opening is fast approaching. Launching this summer, Efteling guests can stay for the very first time within the park’s borders in the seven-floor luxury hotel. Today …

Yesterday, the new Aquanura show 'Efteling Symphonica' came to life for the first time after Little Red Riding Hood opened the fairy tale book. Efteling's famous water show has undergone a complete metamorphosis in recent months. The fire effects, …

11th December 2024: Today marks exactly a quarter of a century since the gates of Winter Efteling first opened. On 11 December 1999, visitors were welcomed for the first time to the atmospheric winter look displaying an array of fairytale décor …

Efteling Wonder Hotel: Efteling theme park to rename the iconic Efteling HotelKaatsheuvel, 20 November - The iconic Efteling Hotel will be renamed Efteling Wonder Hotel after extensive ground floor renovations are completed in April 2025. Since …