Efteling theme park has been in existence since 1952. New rides have been added during the years to keep it contemporary. It has won several awards for its overall appeal to a wide age group. The Park covers 72 hectares and is situated between Tilburg and Waalwijk, near Breda, close to the Belgian border. It is well signposted from Tilburg.
There are four main zones or lands in the Park:
Marerijk (Fairy Realm), where the attractions are based on story book characters
Anderrijk (Alternative Realm), where visitors will find things a bit out of the ordinary
Ruigrjik (Adventure Realm), where you'll find most of the coasters and white knuckle rides
Reizenrijk (Travel Realm), attractions based on journeys and travels around the world.
Additional Info
Babies
For the care of our youngest visitors, a special area has been fitted up in the toilets in the Adventure Realm, beside Bird Rok, and in the toilets near ' t Kleuterhof playground in the Travel Realm.
Closing times
It is sometimes necessary to close queues for various attractions before the official closing time, to ensure that those waiting will have a chance to enjoy the attraction.
Cycle shed
Guarded bicycle shed € 1.00
Efteling money
Special Efteling money, costing € 2, is obtainable for cash at the group cash desk and at the Entrance Visitors' Service, and can be used throughout the park.
First Aid
The First Aid post is on the left side of the Carrousel Palace in the Fairy Realm. Visitors can also come here to report and collect lost children and to report and hand in lost and found items.
Methods of payment
At the Entrance 'The House of the Five Senses' and at a number of locations in the park, the following credit cards are accepted: Visa Card, Euro Card, Maestro and Dutch bankcards. You can also use cash cards with 'pin' and 'chip' codes at a large number of locations.
Park plans
Park maps with or without photo brochures are on sale in the souvenir shops, at the Visitors' Service and at the cash desk. In the park, there are signposts and large notice boards.
Parking
Coach parking is free. Parking a car costs € 7.00 per day.
Pets
There is a free kennel for dogs at the entrance 'The House of the Five Senses'. Pets are not permitted in the park. Efteling will not provide food and/or walk the dog.
Public Announcement System
There is a loudspeaker system in the playground and in part of the Fairy Tale Forest. To make use of this, you can apply to the First Aid post left of the Carrousel Palace.
Pushchairs
Pushchairs can be hired at the main entrance for € 3.00 each.
Toilets
There are free toilets, also suitable for disabled visitors, throughout the entire park.
Wheelchairs
Almost all the attractions are accessible for those in wheelchairs. Exceptions are: Dream Flight, Villa Volta, the Monorail in the Laaf Village and the Polka Marina. In Villa Volta, people in wheelchairs can follow what is happening inside on a video screen. At all the other attractions, wheelchair users with two escorts are given priority. To take advantage of this, you should use the wheelchair entrance.
Wheelchairs are available free of charge if reserved in good time. Call +31 (0)416-288 157
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