Efteling
The original fairytale park
Upcoming at Efteling
The Netherlands' original fairytale park, home to the Sprookjesbos, world-class dark rides and record-breaking coasters.
Droomvlucht closed for maintenance
9 Nov – 4 Dec 2026
Droomvlucht closed for maintenance
The dark ride Droomvlucht is closed for scheduled maintenance from Monday 9 November until Friday 4 December 2026.
Efteling post office open until 31 January
The nostalgic post office on the Anton Pieckplein, near the Smulpaap catering point, is open again this winter until 31 January. Visitors can look around, but sending cards is no longer possible.
Winter Efteling 2026–2027
The Winter Efteling runs from Monday 16 November 2026 through 31 January 2027, with the park open daily at least 11:00–18:00 and longer on many days. New this edition are the ice rink 'De Gladde Piste' and the caterpillar ride 'Cirque Papillon' on the Warme Winter Weide.
New ice rink 'De Gladde Piste' on the Warme Winter Weide
A brand-new, partly covered ice rink opens on the renewed Warme Winter Weide for the Winter Efteling 2026–2027, with seating inside the skate tent and the Efteling Winterdorp with Luville miniatures on display.
New caterpillar ride 'Cirque Papillon'
The new caterpillar ride 'Cirque Papillon' provides old-fashioned fun on the Warme Winter Weide during the Winter Efteling 2026–2027.
New show 'Cirque Miragio'
In a nostalgic mirror tent beside the ice rink, the new 20-minute musical acrobatic show 'Cirque Miragio' is performed daily during the Winter Efteling 2026–2027.
Show 'De Man met de Toverlantaarn' in Carrousel Theater
The successful musical show 'De Man met de Toverlantaarn', with singing, puppetry and visual effects, plays again this winter in the Carrousel Theater through 3 January 2027.
Ravenring opening for Premium subscribers
First Premium subscription holders can ride the new interactive wavecatcher Ravenring, the world's first attraction of its type, developed by Vekoma.
Renewed Raveleijn show premieres
From 3 December the renewed Raveleijn park show can be seen, in which the wedding ceremony of Thomas and Samira is disrupted by a dark force.
Official opening of Ravenring
Official opening of the new Efteling attraction Ravenring, an interactive wavecatcher built by Vekoma, two days after the first Premium subscribers ride it.
Oud & Nieuw party in Efteling
On 31 December visitors can celebrate New Year's Eve with family and friends during a special evening in the Efteling. Tickets for the Oud & Nieuw party are available now.
Droomvlucht extended maintenance
After the Christmas holidays, Droomvlucht closes again from 4 January until an expected reopening on Good Friday, 26 March 2027.
Efteling in Concert: 75 jaar Wereld vol Wonderen
Concert by the Metropole Orkest and Brabant Koor celebrating Efteling's 75th anniversary, with new music, soloists and dance. Performances on 19 and 20 March 2027 at 20:00 and 21 March 2027 at 15:30 in the Brabanthallen, 's-Hertogenbosch.
Efteling celebrates its 75th anniversary
The park marks 75 years since the Sprookjesbos opened on 31 May 1952, with a jubilee exhibition, a special anniversary concert and celebrations throughout 2027.