Efteling
One of the Netherlands' most popular and Europe's oldest theme parks, combining a fairy-tale forest with roller coasters, suitable for all ages.
Efteling opened in 1952 in Kaatsheuvel, about 22 km from Den Bosch, and welcomes more than five million visitors a year. Its most famous attraction is the Fairy Tale Forest, designed by illustrator Anton Pieck, where scenes from stories such as Sleeping Beauty and Little Red Riding Hood are scattered through the trees. Other attractions include the wooden twin-track coaster Joris en de Draak, the suspended coaster Python, the high-drop ride Baron 1898 and the dreamlike theatre Droomvlucht. The park is open all year, including winter, and tickets cost about 45 to 55 euros depending on the date. Buy tickets and reserve parking in advance on the official website. From Den Bosch railway station, take bus line 136 for about 40 minutes. Plan for a full day.
Opening hours
Usually 10:00–18:00 (extended in peak season)
Nearby sights
- Loonse en Drunense Duinen National Park
- Heusden
- Loevestein Castle
- National Monument Kamp Vught
- Jan de Groot (Bossche Bol)
- Uilenburg
- Binnendieze Boat Tour
- City Walls & Bastion Oranje