Efteling News: What's New?

Efteling faces a challenge at the heart of its historical railway attraction, “De Stoomtrein”. Three locomotives, Aagje, Moortje, and Trijntje, once stood as the proud workhorses of this ride. Today, however, only Trijntje runs on the tracks, with the other two locomotives sidelined due to technical difficulties.

Efteling has taken a crucial step towards energy independence and environmental protection. Faced with imminent power challenges due to the expansion of the park with the “Danse Macabre” attraction and the new Efteling Grand Hotel, the park has found a forward-looking solution.

In the shadow of Efteling's magical realm, a remarkable transformation is underway: The Bosrijk holiday park is undergoing comprehensive renovations, affecting its Eethuys restaurant and reception area. Following the festive Christmas period, the makeover commenced, leading to a temporary closure of the park during weekdays.

In the heart of the Dutch theme park Efteling, the legendary Python roller coaster experienced an unexpected reopening, a development that makes the heart of any coaster enthusiast beat faster. The ride was originally scheduled to be closed for an extended maintenance period until January 26. This announcement was met with displeasure from park visitors, especially since the range of available attractions was already limited during this time. But in a surprising turn of events, the park...