The Efteling is divided in 6 sections or realms, these realms intertwine, creating a tapestry of fantasy, adventure, and wonder. Each realm, distinct in its theme and atmosphere, contributes to the park's grand narrative, inviting guests to step into a world where imagination reigns and dreams come alive. When you enter the park you can either go straight on to the Pardoes Promenade which is part of Fantasierijk (the Realm of Fantasy).
Fantasierijk
You can find the following attraction:
- Symbolica: Palace of Fantasy (must do) A trackless dark ride, taking guests on an audience with King Pardulfus. Read all about this attraction here.
- Fairytale forest (must do) Features iconic fairy tales like Sleeping Beauty and Red Riding Hood. Visitors can encounter less-known tales like The Indian Water Lilies and interact with attractions such as talking trees.
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Marerijk
You can find the following attraction:
- Dream flight (must do) A dark ride through dream-like scenes.
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- Villa Volta (must do for thrill seekers) The first madhouse in the world, giving an illusion of being upside down. Read all about this attraction here.
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- Anton Pieck Square: A charming area reminiscent of the 19th and early 20th centuries full of carousels.
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- Steam carousel (must do) An authentic carousel that used to be powered by steam.
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- Diorama: Miniature world. Watch the trains pass by in this enchanting world where day and night change rapidly. See how the small villages surrounded by mountains and rivers come to life.
- Efteling museum: With its wealth of treasures that have been created and collected over the years. With beautiful attributes from the past and present, and sketches from famous Efteling designers. Find out where it all started in 1952. Read all about this attraction here.
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- Volk van Laaf (must do) Millions of years ago, a mischievous folk wandered across the great plains looking for a place to settle down permanently. You can walk through the Laaf village. Read all about this attraction here.
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- An interesting aspect of Het Lavenlaar is the Snailmonorail, which winds through the treetops, providing an aerial view of the entire village and its lively inhabitants.
- Monorail: Slug monorail at the Volk van Laaf
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- Kindervreugd: open Air playground
Reizenrijk
You can find the following attraction:
- Vogelrok (must do for thrill seekers): An indoor roller coaster without inversions. Read all about this attraction here.
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- Carnaval Festival: A dark ride showcasing different countries.
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- Gondoletta: A scenic boat ride.
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- Sirocco: A teacup ride set in the world of Sindbad the Sailor.
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- Pagode (must do) Flying island in the sky
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- Archipel: Sinbad themed playground filled with water in the summer months;
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- Kleuterhof
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Anderrijk
You can find the following attractions:
- Fata Morgana (must do) A dark ride similar to Pirates of the Caribbean.
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- Max and Moritz: A two-track powered family coaster.
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- Piranha (must do) A rapid river ride.
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- Danse Macabre: The replacement of Spookslot opening in October of 2024. Read everything we know here.
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Ruigrijk
You can find the following attractions Ruigrijk:
- Baron 1898 (must do for thrill seekers) A dive coaster. Read everything we know here.
- Python: A steel coaster.
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- George and the Dragon (must do for thrill seekers) A wooden coaster.
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- Flying Dutchman (must do for thrill seekers) A water coaster/dark ride hybrid.
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- The halve Maen: a swinging ship
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- De Oude Tufferbaan: a classic car ride
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- Kinderspoor: Pedal Trains
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- Steamtrain (must do) Train around the park with a stop at Dreamflight
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- Nest: Playground
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