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34 resultsDroomvlucht 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 at Slagharen
Winter event at Slagharen with Sinterklaas, Christmas lights, circus acts, the Christmas man and winter activities. The event runs until 3 January 2027, after which the park closes for a winter break.
New Funslide and ice rink opening
From 13 November the winter ice rink and the new Funslide open daily from 12:00 until park closing. Visitors can bring their own skates or rent them at the park.
Ice skating at Plaswijckpark
From 14 November 2026 the covered ice rink at Paviljoen aan de Plas opens for the winter period, open daily with free skate rental. The rink closes 30 minutes before the park closes.
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.
Sinterklaas at Slagharen
Meet Sinterklaas and his Pieten on 21, 22, 28 and 29 November and 5 December 2026, with a Sinterklaasshow with Klungelpiet in the Music Hall at 13:30 and 15:00 and a festive parade through the park.
Het Grote Sinterklaas Avontuur
Sinterklaas event at Avonturenpark Hellendoorn on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November, 10:00–15:00, with the Huis van Sinterklaas, the Kareltje & Jasmijn show, Piet activities and selected attractions open.
Landgoed van Sinterklaas
Duinrell welcomes Sinterklaas on 21, 22, 28 and 29 November with a festive estate, activities and selected attractions.
Winter Feelings at Toverland
Winter event at Toverland with the whole park decorated with hundreds of Christmas trees and lights, an outdoor ice rink, curling, tubing and winter entertainment. Runs from 28 November 2026 to 17 January 2027.
Het Magische Winterfeest slotshow
Atmospheric closing show around the giant Christmas tree in Winter Laguna, with all Toverland residents singing and dancing. Starts 15 minutes before park closing time.
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.
Winterwijck at Plaswijckpark
Winter event at Plaswijckpark with ice skating on real ice, curling, ijssjoelen and winter games on the winter square, plus two large indoor play areas. Runs from 1 December 2026 through 28 February 2027.
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.
Christmas in Slagharen
From 12 December 2026 to 3 January 2027 Slagharen offers festive winter activities, shows and entertainment, including the renewed Magical Winter Circus, an eight-metre Christmas tree and the illuminated Winterparade.
Renewed winter parade premiere
From 12 December a completely renewed illuminated winter parade with new vehicles, characters and lighting travels through the park at the end of the day.
Christmas holidays at Duinrell
Christmas holiday period at Duinrell from 18 December 2026 to 3 January 2027, with winter attractions, the Tikibad slides, family activities and shows, the winter square with campfire, and illuminated Rides by Lights evening rides.
Dolfinarium open during the Christmas holidays
The whole park, including the new indoor playground Atlantis, is open from 19 December 2026 to 3 January 2027, with festive lighting and the new dolphin show Fynn & de stem van de zee. Closed on 25 and 31 December and 1 January.
Christmas holidays at Plaswijckpark
The Christmas holiday programme runs from 19 December 2026 to 3 January 2027, with winter play, the ice rink and festive activities.
Dolfinarium closed on New Year's Eve
Dolfinarium is closed on 31 December 2026 during the Christmas holidays.
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.
Dolfinarium closed on New Year's Day
Dolfinarium is closed on 1 January 2027 during the Christmas holidays.
Final season of De Kwal
The classic Huss enterprise ride De Kwal, in the park since 1998, will operate for a final season in 2027 before being retired as part of the entrance area renewal.
Plaswijckpark closed on New Year's Day
Plaswijckpark and its ice rink are closed on 1 January 2027 (Nieuwjaarsdag).
Droomvlucht extended maintenance
After the Christmas holidays, Droomvlucht closes again from 4 January until an expected reopening on Good Friday, 26 March 2027.
Apenheul opens its 2027 season
Apenheul opens its 2027 season on Friday 19 March 2027, with the park open daily from 10:00. The season runs until 8 November.
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.
Slagharen 2027 season opening
After the winter break, Attractie- & Vakantiepark Slagharen opens again for a new season on 20 March 2027.
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.