Efteling, Theme park in Kaatsheuvel, Netherlands.
The 72-hectare park contains 36 major rides, including 6 roller coasters, dark rides, water attractions, and the Fairy Tale Forest with 30 scenes.
Founded in 1952 by artist Anton Pieck and filmmaker Peter Reijnders, the park started as a nature area with ten fairy tale displays.
The park integrates Dutch folklore and European fairy tales into its design, with traditional stories represented through mechanical figures and detailed scenery.
The park opens daily from 10:00 to 18:00, with extended hours during peak seasons and accommodates over 5 million visitors annually.
The Symbolica dark ride features three different routes through a palace, allowing visitors to experience multiple perspectives of the same attraction.
Location: Loon op Zand
Inception: May 31, 1952
Founders: Anton Pieck, Peter Reijnders, Reinier Joseph Theodorus van der Heijden
Address: 1 Europalaan 1 5171 KW Kaatsheuvel
Phone: +31416537777
Email: info@efteling.com
Website: https://efteling.com
GPS coordinates: 51.65028,5.04806
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:10
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