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Theme park in the Netherlands
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Efteling is a theme park in North Brabant in the Netherlands. It's themed around fairy tales and is the largest theme park in the Benelux and one of the most-visited in Europe.
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Droomvlucht
The most popular in the park and a must-do. You embark on a flying journey through the wonderful world of fairies, pixies and trolls in a beautiful surrounding. A real feel-good attraction.
Sprookjesbos
A must-do. Take your time for a two-hour walk through this part of the forest, and be surprised at the next scene around every corner, such as the castle of the Sleeping Beauty, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, the Flying Fakir and the Girl with the Matchsticks.
A funny village where the Laafs originate.
A nostalgic Dutch square, with classic merry-go-rounds, and the Efteling museum.
In this so-called mad house, you join goat rider Hugo in his house. Suddenly, what you thought was up is now down. Can be scary.
Discover a 100-year-old steam caroussel, a train diorama and a water organ.
This real steam train takes you around the park.
By car
Going to efteling by car takes 1h15 from Amsterdam, 15 minutes from Tilburg, 25 minutes from 's-Hertogenbosch and 25 minutes from Breda.
By public transport
Buses depart from 's Hertogenbosch and Tilburg railway stations at least hourly in the mornings. You can purchase tickets that combine trains and bus to the park, as well as group tickets through NS.
By bike
Efteling provides a free bicycle parking. The surroundings are nice green routes, a bike ride to Efteling is recommended if you're staying in the neighbourhood!
Once inside the park, everything can be done on foot. It's about 65 ha big, that's around 20% larger than Disneyland Paris. Wheelchairs are available for free, and carts to take kids around kan be rented for €5.
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