From 16th November 2020 until 31st January 2021 visitors to Efteling will experience a winter wonderland atmosphere at this fairytale theme park in the south of Holland.

Winter Efteling will see the park transformed with festive garlands, crackling wood burning stoves and thousands of twinkling lights.

New this year is the Warme Winter Weide winter garden with stalls and live entertainment.

Winter Efteling

In order for visitors to maintain a 1.5 metre social distance between groups, the indoor ice rink, the cross-country ski track and the Winter Efteling Illusions will not take place. Instead of the ice rink, this year the Warme Winter Weide winter garden will offer guests an open-air space to relax and enjoy the wintery wonderland atmosphere. In addition, the water coaster and dark ride De Vliegende Hollander (The Flying Dutchman) will stay open during the Christmas holidays (until 3 January 2021) if weather conditions allow.

There will be live entertainment in the new Warme Winter Weide winter garden. On weekdays, one of the Fairytale Forest inhabitants will sing winter songs, while at the weekends De Lichtpuntjes Gospel Singers will perform. Fire Prince Kendrik and Snow Princess Jelka will welcome all visitors to Winter Efteling. During the Christmas holidays, Mr. and Mrs. Time will warm up visitors with a musical performance in the Carousel Theatre.

Koen Sanders, Efteling’s Commerce, Creation & Development Director:

"We are very happy that Winter Efteling can take place again this year, including the beautiful addition of our Warme Winter Weide winter garden. As in previous years, the Fairytale Forest is beautifully illuminated at night, there is winter entertainment again and every evening ends with the spectacular Aquanuara water show. In these unusual times, we have had to make some adjustments, but we expect visitors to be enchanted with the winter atmosphere in the park as always."

All visits to Winter Efteling must be booked in advance, with reservations opening on 19th October.

New Year's Eve

Once again, visitors can celebrate New Year’s Eve at Efteling. Instead of the usual fireworks show, there will be an enchanting light show that can be seen from anywhere in the park, allowing everyone to usher in the new year in a special way without having to gather in large groups.

To celebrate New Year’s Eve at Efteling, separate tickets will be available to purchase at a later date.