An Englishmen's Guide To The Efteling
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        • Square - Dwarrelplein (Flutter Square)
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          • Het Stoute Prinsesje (The Naughty Princess)
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          • Draak Lichtgeraakt (The Cranky Dragon)
          • De Wolf En De Zeven Geitjes (The Wolf and The Seven Kids)
          • Hans En Grietje (Hansel and Gretel)
          • Herautenplein (Herald Square)
          • Vrouw Holle (Mother Holle)
          • Kleine Boodschap (Little Message)
          • Herberg De Ersteling (The Firstling Inn)
          • Sneeuwwitje (Snow White)
          • De Bruidsjurk Van Guinevere (Guinevere's Bridal Gown)
          • De Zes Zwanen (The Six Swans)
          • Assepoester(Cinderella)
          • De Kikkerkoning (The Frog Prince)
          • De Magische Klok (The Magic Clock)
          • De Indische Waterlelies (The Indian Water Lilies)
          • Klein Duimpje (Tom Thumb)
          • Repelsteeltje (Rumpelstiltskin)
          • Het Meisje Met De Zwavelstokjes (The Little Match Girl)
          • Kniesoor (Grumblebore)
          • De Nieuwe Kleren Van De Keizer (The Emperors New Clothes)
          • Sprookjesboom (Fairy Tales Tree)
          • De Tuinman En De Fakir (The Gardener and The Fakir)
          • Sprookjesboom Parkshow (Fairy Tale Tree Park Show)
          • De Chinese Nachtegaal (The Chinese Nightingale)
          • Siertuin (Decorative Garden)
        • Square - St Nicolaas Plein (St Nicolas Square)
        • Square - Ton van de Ven Plein (Ton Van De Ven Square)
        • Stoomtrein (Steamtrain)
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        • Het Volk Van Laaf (People Of Laaf) >
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          • Lal’s Brouwhuys (Lal's Brewing House)
          • Lurk en Limoenhuys (Lurk and Lime House)
          • Leunhuys (Lean House)
          • Loof en Eerhuys (Praise and Honour house)
          • Lijn’s Zweefhuys (Lijn's Floating House)
          • Lavelhuys (Lavel House)
          • Leerhuys (Learning House)
          • Glijhuys (Sliding House)
          • Loerhuys (Looking House)
          • Lariekoek Huys (Humbug House)
          • Lach Huys (Laugh House)
          • Leed Huys (House of Pain)
          • Slakkenhuys (Snails House)
        • Square - Anton Pieckplein (Anton Pieck Square) >
          • Het Ballonnenvrouwtje ( The Balloon lady)
          • Het Efteling Museum (The Efteling Museum)
          • De Bremerse Stadsmuziekanten (Town Musicians of Bremen)
          • Het Smidje (The Smithy)
          • De Vlinder Molen (The Butterfly Carousel)
          • Den Kleine Zweefmolen (The Little Chair Swing Ride)
          • Den Grote Zweefmolen (The Big Chair Swing Ride)
          • De Anton Pieck Molen (The Anton Pieck Carousel)
          • De Drinkebroer (The Drinking Fellow)
          • Zwaan Kleef Aan (The Golden Swan)
          • De Gekroonde Eend (The Crowned Duck)
          • Vermolenmolen (Milled Mill)
          • Het Ganzenhoedstertje (The Goose Girl)
          • De Stenen Kip (The Stone Hen)
      • Reizenrijk (Travelrealm) >
        • Path - Dubbellaan
        • Speelweide (Play Meadow)
        • Carnaval Festival
        • Sirocco
        • Vogelrok (Bird Roc)
        • Kleuterhof (Toddlers Court)
        • Siervijver (Decorative Pond)
        • Archipel
        • De Gondoletta (The Gondoletta)
        • Pagode (Pagoda)
        • Path - De Steenen Brug (The Stone Bridge)
        • Wensput (Wishing Well)
        • Path - Stonehenge
        • Path - De Houten Brug (The Wooden Bridge)
        • Path - Siervijverpad
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        • Kinderspoor (The Children's Pedal Trains)
        • Game Gallery
        • De Halve Maen (The Half Moon)
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        • New in May 2021: Nest!
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        • Spot - Python Field
        • Python
        • Joris En De Draak (George And The Dragon)
        • De Vliegende Hollander (The Flying Dutchman)
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        • Baron 1898
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        • Path - Piraña Island
        • Piraña
        • New in 2024: Dance Macabre
        • Fabula
        • De Dierenwereld (The Animal World)
        • Path - Heksenpad (Witches Path)
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      • Rides closed for maintenance
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        • W.C. Achter de Meermin (Behind the Mermaid)
        • W.C. Station De Oost (The Eastern Station)
        • W.C. Bäckerei Krümel (Bakery Crumb)
        • W.C. Fata Morgana
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      • Spiegeltje, Spiegeltje (Mirror, Mirror)
      • Het Smidje (The Smithy)
      • De Gekroonde Eend (The Crowned Duck)
      • De Stenen Kip (The Stone Hen)
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      • ​Fabula Wereldkeuken (Fabula World Kitchen)
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      • De Gebrande Boon (The Roasted Bean)
      • Glad Ijs (Smooth Ice)
      • Polles Keuken (Polles Kitchen)
      • De Smaeckmaker (The Taste Maker)
      • Rondje Van De Molen (The Mill's Round)
      • Diorama Cafe
      • Carousel Paleis Bar (Carousel Palace)
      • Kogeloog (Bullet Eye)
      • Kleyne Klaroen (Little Clarion)
      • Gelaarsde kat (Puss In Boots)
      • ' t Gebraad (The Roast)
      • Het Witte Paard (The White Horse)
      • Ijssalon La Dame Blanche
      • Het Wapen van Raveleijn (The Weapon of Raveleijn)
      • Den Gulden Gaarde (The Golden Whisk)
      • Hoorn Des Overvloeds (Horn Of Plenty)
      • Ijssalon Den Suykerbuyk (Ice Cream Parlor The Sugarbelly)
      • Smulpaap II (Gourmand II) >
        • Den Olycke Tweelingh (The ​Mischievous Twins)
      • T poffertje (The Little Dutch Pancake)
      • De Soete Inval (The Sweets Invasion)
      • ' t Suykerhuys
      • Confetti
      • Panorama >
        • Panorama Self Service
        • Panorama Event Hall
        • Panorama Lounge
      • T Korfje (The Little Hive)
      • Flierefluiter (Fidlyfidler)
      • Toko pagode (Toko Pagode)
      • De Meermin (The Mermaid)
      • De Verleiding (The Temptation)
      • Station De Oost (The Eastern Station) >
        • De Hongerige Machinist (The Hungry Engineer)
        • Wachtruimte 1e Klas (1st Class Waiting Room)
        • De Verse Oogst (The Fresh Harvest)
        • De Brutale Aap (The Cheeky Monkey)
        • De Rustende Reiziger (The Resting Traveller)
      • De Likkebaerd
      • ’t Verwende Nest! (The Spoiled Brat!)
      • De Kombuys (The Galley)
      • Het Melkhuysje (The Milk House)
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      • De Witte Walvis (The White Whale)
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Winter Efteling 2014-2015

Efteling winter season
During the Winter Efteling the Efteling is transformed into a winter wonderland. There are twinkling lights everywhere, warm campfires, the various attractions are decorated and all the occupants of the Efteling are wrapped up warm for the winter. There are also a few new attractions and foods brought out especially for the Winter. On the Dwarrelplein you can find peasoup, hot chocolate and ghluwein and chicken on a stick. Infront of Carnaval Festival they will be serving Crepes. In Rough Realm they will be offering BBQ Baked Potatoes. At the St Nicolas Square you will find 6 different kinds of hot chocolate and Baked Apple with Mascarpone.

The Winter season runs from the 6th of November 2014 to 1st of February 2015

Opening hours are
06/11/2014 - 19/12/2014 and 05/01/2015 - 01/02/2015
Mon - Fri
11:00 - 18:00
Sat - Sun
11:00 - 19:00

20/12/2014 - 30/12/2014 and 01/01/2014 - 04/01/2015
Mon-Sun
11:00 - 20:00
31/12/2015
11:00 - 18:00 19:00 - 01:00



Ice Skating

In the Ice palace tent there is an ice rink where you can rent skates for € 4,50 an hour (€10,00 deposit) or just bring your own ice skates! You can also find hot drinks, Gluhwein,  Schrobbeler, Hot Chocolate, Cookies, Unox sausage sandwiches and soup. There is also a snow slide made of real snow.


Langlaufing

During the Winter Efteling,  Pedaltrack The Blue Stork  is transformed into a langlaufing track called "'t Heigend Hert" ("The Panting Deer")

Christmas market

The market has all sorts of nice tasty warming wintery foods and drinks like fresh syrup waffles, Churros, Smoked Sausage, and delicious hot drinks

Winter Illusions

After Sunset a spectacle can be seen in front of
The Flying Dutchman, The Haunted Castle and Villa Volta.

The Light Points

08/11/2014-14/12/2014
St Nicolas Square 



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20/12/2014 - 30/12/2014 and 01/01/2015 - 04/01/2015
St Nicolas Square 

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31/12/2014
St Nicolas Square ​



​12.30 - 13.00
13.45 - 14.15
15.00 - 15.30
16.15 - 16.45

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17:50 - 18:20
18:50 - 19:20


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​12.30 - 13.00 
13.45 - 14.15 
15.00 - 15.30 
16.15 - 16.45
Harmony Of Three

08/11/2014, 09/11/2014, 15/11/2014, 16/11/2014, 23/11/2014, 29/11/2014, 30/11/2014, 06/12/2014, 07/12/2014, 13/12/2014


RoughRealm


20/12/2014-24/12/2014 and 26/12/2014 - 30/12/2014

RoughRealm


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31/12/2014
RoughRealm





14.10 - 14.40
15.10 - 15.40 
16.10 - 16.40
17.10 - 17.40
18.10 - 18.40


14.10 - 14.40
15.10 - 15.40 
16.10 - 16.40
17.10 - 17.40
18.10 - 18.40 
19.10 - 19.40

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​14.10 - 14.40
15.10 - 15.40 
16.10 - 16.40
17.10 - 17.40
Sing and be happy

08/11/2014 - 14/12/2014
Capricorn Square







20/11/2014 - 30/12/2014 and 01/01/2015 - 04/01/2015
Capricorn Square





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31/12/2014
Capricorn Square


Weekend
12.40 - 13.05
13.40 - 14.05 
14.40 - 15.05
15.40 - 16.05
16.40 - 17.05




12.00 - 12.25 
12.40 - 13.05
13.40 - 14.05 
14.40 - 15.05
15.40 - 16.05
16.40 - 17.05
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​13.40 - 14.05 
14.40 - 15.05
15.40 - 16.05
16.40 - 17.05
Efteling Musicians

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08/11/2014 - 14/11/2014
Pardoes Promenade

Carnaval Festival Square



20/11/2014 - 30/12/2014 and 01/01/2015 - 04/01/2015
Pardoes Promenade


Carnaval Festival Square




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31/12/2014
Pardoes Promenade
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Carnaval Festival Square


​Weekend
10:45 - 11:25
11:45 - 12:25
13:40 - 14:20
14:40 - 15:20 
15:40 - 16:20
16:40 - 17:20

10:45 - 11:25
11:45 - 12:25

13:40 - 14:20
14:40 - 15:20
15:40 - 16:20
16:40 - 17:20
17:40 - 18:20

10:45 - 11:25
11:45 - 12:25

13:40 - 14:20
14:40 - 15:20
15:40 - 16:20
Meet the Snow princess and Fire Prince

The Snow Princess and Fire Prince have been invited to visit by Pardoes and Pardijn. They can be found telling stories and singing songs around the various fires all over the park.
06/11/2014-19/12/2015 and 05/01/2015 - 01/02/2015

RoughRealm
Infront of Carnaval Festival
Capricorn Square
St Nicolas Square 
Dwarrelplein


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20/12/2015-31/12/2014 and 02/01/2014 - 04/01/2015

RoughRealm
Infront of Carnaval Festival
Capricorn Square
St Nicolas Square 
Dwarrelplein



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01/01/2015
Pardoes Promenade
Brink
Carousel Palace
Infront of Carnaval Festival
Capricorn Square
St Nicolas Square 
Dwarrelplein


14:00 - 14:30
14:30 - 15:00
16:30 - 16:00
16:00 - 16:30
Weekday 
17:25 - 18:45
Weekend
17:25 - 18:10
18:25 - 19:45


14:00 - 14:30
14:30 - 15:00
16:30 - 16:00
16:00 - 16:30
17:25 - 18:10
18:25 - 19:10
19:25 - 20:45

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​12:45 - 13:30
14:00 - 15:00
14:00 - 15:00
14:00 - 15:00
15:30 - 16:30
15:30 - 16:30
17:00 - 17:45
​*During the Winter Efteling almost all attractions are open. George and the Dragon, Python, Half Moon, Bob and The Old Puffer are closed at freezing temperatures. The Flying Dutchmen and the Pirana are closed during Winter Efteling