Summer at Efteling: a Summer Beach, new shows, summer entertainment and longer opening hours
Until 31st August 2025
Summer welcomes a new Sprookjesboom show and Evening with Ezel bring extra ambiance to the park
14th July 2025 – Open to visitors of all ages from across the world Efteling provides guests with an enchanting escape that combines classic fairytales, immersive attractions and natural surroundings. During the summer months, the Dutch amusement park will offer extra entertainment and longer opening hours for visitors. In the open-air theatre in the Fairytale Forest, a brand-new Sprookjesboom show will play, full of Fairytale Forest residents who all melt from the heat.
This summer, a new park show will commence in the Fairytale Forest: Evening with Ezel, a new musical combined with the hilarious One Ezel Show. Efteling will once again have longer opening hours this summer until 31st August, during which guests will be able to enjoy the park until 10pm. During this period, evening tickets are also available at a lower rate, granting access to the park from 5pm until closing time.
In addition to new shows, beloved park figures will also make an appearance. The fairies from Droomvlucht will swing on the square in front of the attraction, and the gigantic Djinn from Fata Morgana will also find his way out of the attraction. Live music will also be played, and the Efteling Summer Beach will return. Located in the centre of the park, The Summer Beach will provide guests with a relaxed experience where they can marvel at the huge sandcastle and enjoy delicious snacks and drinks whilst also being entertained by The Red Noses Boogie Boys.
Fairytale overnight stays
Those who want to immerse themselves in the world of Efteling for more than one day can enjoy a stay at one of the many accommodations on offer. These include Efteling Wonder Hotel, holiday parks Efteling Bosrijk, and Efteling Loonsche Land, or the Efteling Grand Hotel, which opens its doors on 1st August. Efteling Grand Hotel will be one-of-a-kind within the wonderful world of Efteling. Providing a unique and premium experience for guests and drawing inspiration from iconic fairytales, visitors can expect an elevated accommodation offering unlike anything seen before at the park.
Park Shows
The Efteling website shows the exact opening hours and park show timings during Summer at Efteling.
For more information on Summer Efteling and to book a stay, please visit https://www.efteling.com/en/park/seasons/summer.