Efteling Theme Park Entrance Ticket in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam, Netherlands

Efteling Theme Park Entrance Ticket

Outty Ranking 57 4.0 · 1,146 traveler reviews7 hoursFrom $64
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Outty Ranking

57/100

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Traveler rating

4.0/5

Based on 1,146 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

Quick answer

Is Efteling Theme Park Entrance Ticket worth booking?

Efteling Theme Park Entrance Ticket is a 7-hour experience in Amsterdam, Netherlands, from $64 per person. It scores 57 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4/5 rating across 1,146 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
57 / 100
Rating
4/5 (1,146)
Duration
7 hours
From
$64 per person

A unique theme park in the heart of nature for the whole family to enjoy, and experience the enchanting myriad of fairytales, attractions and park shows. Drift among the trolls and elves in the Droomvlucht dark ride and battle the dragon in the dual-tracked wooden roller coaster Joris en de Draak. Drop in for a visit this summer to the new indoor family attraction, Symbolica: Palace of Fantasy! Get carried away through secret corridors and royal chambers and dive from one surprise to the other. In Efteling, both young and old have been enjoying enchanting adventures for 65 years.

What you get

    About this experience

    A unique theme park in the heart of nature for the whole family to enjoy, and experience the enchanting myriad of fairytales, attractions and park shows. Drift among the trolls and elves in the Droomvlucht dark ride and battle the dragon in the dual-tracked wooden roller coaster Joris en de Draak. Drop in for a visit this summer to the new indoor family attraction, Symbolica: Palace of Fantasy! Get carried away through secret corridors and royal chambers and dive from one surprise to the other. In Efteling, both young and old have been enjoying enchanting adventures for 65 years.

    What's included

    Included

    • Admission ticket to Efteling theme park

    Not included

    • 15,00 parking fee, payable upon arrival or departure
    • Food and drinks
    • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
    • Transportation to/from Efteling Theme Park

    What you'll see and do

    1. Efteling

      A forest full of fairytales, thrilling roller coasters, breathtaking rides and attractions for the whole family, and spectacular live entertainment: a World of Wonders you can enjoy 365 days a year! Efteling is a unique theme park set in beautiful natural surroundings. What began in 1952 as a Fairytale Forest featuring ten fairytale scenes and a playground has evolved over more than seventy years to become one of the world's top theme parks. With more than 5 million visitors each year, Efteling is one of Europe's premier theme parks. Efteling is fun for the whole family, offering a day of unforgettable entertainment for young and old. Every thrilling ride, magical attraction and spectacular live show is included in the admission price, with free entry for children aged three and under! Efteling is located in the south of the Netherlands, just 75 minutes from Amsterdam. The theme park is open 365 days a year, so you can experience the World of Wonders in every season.

      Admission included

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Amsterdam

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    Returns to the starting point

    Options you can book

    • Opening hours 10am - 9pm

      Duration: 11 hours: Ticket valid for 11 hours during opening hours 10am - 9pm

    • Duration:PT839M

    • Opening hours: 10am-10pm

      Duration: 12 hours: Ticket valid for 12 hours during opening hours 10am - 10pm

    • Opening hours: 10am - 8pm

      Duration: 10 hours: Ticket valid for 10 hours during opening hours 10am - 8pm

    • Opening hours: 10am -6pm

      Duration: 8 hours: Ticket valid for 8 hours during opening hours 10am - 6pm

    • Opening hours: 10am - 7pm

      Duration: 9 hours: Ticket valid for 9 hours during opening hours 10am - 7pm

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Efteling Theme Park Resort

    Know before you go

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • This ticket provides access to Efteling Theme Park and can be used once only for one person (aged 4 years and above).The ticket can only be used on the day you specify during your booking.
    • Depending on attraction.

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 1,145 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    Good for families

    7 mentions

    Reviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.

    Food and drink

    5 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Value for money

    4 mentions

    Travelers feel they got more than they paid for.

    Pace and timing

    2 mentions

    Several reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.

    Traveler reviews

    1,145 verified traveler reviews for Efteling Theme Park Entrance Ticket. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

    5 star
    648
    4 star
    189
    3 star
    93
    2 star
    88
    1 star
    127
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    Odyssey65829102600 · October 2026

    Efteling admits: "Seating efficiency" is more important than your freedom to leave

    My family and I had a deeply humiliating experience at the CARO show. The theater has unreserved seating, yet a staff member forcefully directed us to specific seats. Not wanting to argue, we politely requested to simply exit the theater and leave the show. Unbelievably, our basic right to leave was strictly denied. We were told we must stay. The situation escalated when a second staff member intervened and literally SHOUTED at us across multiple rows, publicly humiliating us. After submitting a formal complaint, Efteling customer service finally provided their official "final resolution"—and it is terrifying. First, they explicitly stated in writing that guests are NOT allowed to change their minds and leave the theater because it would "interfere with the orderly and efficient seating process." Let that sink in: Efteling’s official policy is that they have the right to hold you in a room against your will, simply to maintain their "seating efficiency." Second, regarding their staff shouting at us, they offered a cowardly non-apology, stating they "regret we experienced it as unpleasant" and will only "discuss it internally," while abruptly declaring the case closed and refusing a refund. Efteling markets itself as a magical place for families. But in reality, they value "efficiency" over human decency, basic personal freedom, and respectful customer service. If you expect a safe and respectful environment for your family, avoid this show.

    Response from the operator: We are sorry to hear about your experience at the Efteling Theater. Seats are always allocated by our colleagues, and we ask that you always follow the instructions given by our staff. We are unable to provide you with a different answer.

    via Tripadvisor

    E5691TPmariea · August 2026

    Disability discrimination!!!

    Customer services initially issued us with inaccurate disability passes that were not even in English, resulting in our family being rejected from every ride for five hours and losing half our day. This was only rectified after I complained. We were also removed from a train ride because our disabled pushchair could not be folded and stored under a seat, despite the designated disabled carriage being occupied by non-disabled visitors and other carriages having available seating. No assistance was provided, leaving my autistic child to wait another 25 minutes in a queue after already waiting. Throughout the day, disabled queues were around 1.5 hours, while general queues were 20–40 minutes—far beyond what my children could manage. Staff showed very little understanding or care regarding disability. Overall, this was the worst experience of accessibility and disability discrimination we have encountered at any theme park, in any country.

    Response from the operator: We’re very sorry to read about your experience at Efteling. We would like to hear more about what happened, so we can better understand your experience. Please feel free to contact us at informatie@efteling.com or +31 (0)416 537 777.

    via Tripadvisor

    sarahhM9816UT · August 2026

    Great day out for all the family

    From 10am to 10pm we were all smiling! This is an absolutely brilliant, unexpected, magical place! The staff were wonderful, loads of variety of rides for everyone and a genuinely brilliant day. Be prepared to do a lot of walking but if is absolutely worth it!

    Response from the operator: What a wonderful adventure from morning until night! With so many smiles (and steps!) along the way, it sounds like you truly discovered a World of Wonders. 🍄🎢

    via Tripadvisor

    GurungPankaj · July 2026

    Better than Disneyland

    Pros: Easy travel from the UK. We flew to Eindhoven and took a flixbus. Only about an hour from Eindhoven. The attractions are lovely. 7yr old daughter loved most she was allowed to attend. Food stalls are everywhere - Particularly loved the meatball/ peanut satay sauce stall at T' Gebraad. Very friendly and helpful staff. Cons: Wonder Hotel is on the other side of the Park. On the first day had to drag suitcase all across the park to reach the hotel. Shame that the cloakroom in the entrance had no provision to assist us with the luggage. Strollers are available for €5/day - excellent deal but ours got nicked outside the Gondolleta. Asked staff but was provided no other options. No way to track the stroller. Very few water refill stations. The one which we finally found did not work.

    Response from the operator: Thank you for your kind words and feedback. We’re delighted to hear that your seven-year-old daughter enjoyed herself so much. It’s a shame you had to walk quite a distance to the hotel unexpectedly. With your children’s pull-along trolley also being taken by another guest, it’s understandable that this took some of the magic away. We hope that, despite this, you can look back on a fairytale-like time 🍄✨

    via Tripadvisor

    BobMadrid6 · June 2026

    Disappointed

    Several attractions closed including the Baron and Fata Morgana. No Ravelijn show. Long queues but no option for the virtual queue like they used to have. And long queues with hardly any shade in the hot sun. And despite the longest day of the year they close at six o’clock.

    Response from the operator: We’re sorry to hear that your visit didn’t go as expected, and that you’ve only given us 2 stars. Unfortunately, we have no control over the weather. The park offers plenty of green spaces, indoor areas and sheltered terraces where you can find some relief from the heat. Raveleijn is currently closed for renovation. Fata Morgana is also undergoing maintenance at the moment. The maintenance schedule can be found on our website. We’re sorry to hear that you missed this. If you have any further questions, or would like to discuss your comments with us, please contact us via the official channels. We’d be happy to look into this with you. You can do so via informatie@efteling.com or by telephone on +31(0)416-537777.

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    7 hours
    Free cancellation
    Non-refundable
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    401
    Verdict
    Worth a Look

    Why this scores 57

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)29
    Review evidence (18% weight)90
    Booking momentum (14% weight)88
    Value for money (12% weight)100
    Listing quality (10% weight)79
    Local standing (8% weight)0
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)0

    Efteling Theme Park Entrance Ticket: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Amsterdam.

    How much does Efteling Theme Park Entrance Ticket cost?

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    Prices start at $64 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Amsterdam usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Efteling Theme Park Entrance Ticket take?

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    Plan for about 7 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Amsterdam is not rushed.

    Is Efteling Theme Park Entrance Ticket worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 57 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4/5 across 1,146 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Amsterdam, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Efteling Theme Park Entrance Ticket?

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    No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.

    Is Efteling Theme Park Entrance Ticket suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 7-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Efteling Theme Park Entrance Ticket?

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    Around 401 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Amsterdam can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Amsterdam and add a light layer if any part of the 7-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Efteling Theme Park Entrance Ticket start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Amsterdam within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Amsterdam?

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    On Outty we rank every Amsterdam experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Amsterdam Food and Cultural Tour with 10 Tastings, Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Local Guide and Small Group, Amsterdam 90 minutes Canal Cruise with bar and snacks on board.. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Amsterdam?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Amsterdam?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Efteling Theme Park Entrance Ticket?

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    Included: Admission ticket to Efteling theme park. Not included: 15,00 parking fee, payable upon arrival or departure; Food and drinks; Souvenir photos (available to purchase); and Transportation to/from Efteling Theme Park. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Efteling Theme Park Entrance Ticket?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Efteling Theme Park Entrance Ticket wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; and Specialized infant seats are available. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Efteling Theme Park Entrance Ticket if the weather is bad?

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    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Amsterdam. Standard cancellation terms apply.

    What do travelers say about Efteling Theme Park Entrance Ticket?

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    Across 1,146 reviews averaging 4.0 out of 5, recurring themes include good for families, food and drink, value for money. Reviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group. One thing to know: Several reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.

    What booking options are available for Efteling Theme Park Entrance Ticket?

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    There are 6 options to choose from, including Opening hours 10am - 9pm, Duration:PT839M, Opening hours: 10am-10pm, Opening hours: 10am - 8pm. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.

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