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Winter EftelingJeroenZ85 · CC BY-SA 3.0
opens Mon 16 November, 11:00

Winter Efteling

Efteling · Kaatsheuvel, Netherlands
Season16 November – 31 January 2027
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Dated ticket €40–56 depending on the day (free up to age 3). Evening ticket €33 (4 pm to closing, 21 Dec–3 Jan except 31 Dec). Parking €15 per day.

About the event

Most of Efteling's rides stay open in winter, joined by festive lighting and a Christmas atmosphere across the park. New this season are the partly covered ice rink 'De Gladde Piste' in the Warme Winter Weide winter garden and the 'Cirque Papillon' caterpillar ride. The daily 20-minute show 'Cirque Miragio' reveals what became of the Evil Queen. During the Christmas holidays an evening ticket costs €33 and is valid from 4 pm until closing (not on 31 December), with discounted parking available. Tip: prices depend on the date, so book a weekday online for the lowest fare and shorter queues.

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Opening hours

Open at least 11 am–6 pm every day, and 10 am–7 pm on many days (often weekends); until 8 pm during the Christmas holidays. Exact daily hours are in the official calendar; January dates go on sale later.

Monday11:00–18:00, 11:00–20:00, 11:00–18:00
Tuesday11:00–18:00, 11:00–20:00, 11:00–18:00
Wednesday11:00–18:00, 11:00–20:00, 11:00–18:00
Thursday11:00–18:00, 11:00–20:00, 11:00–18:00
Friday11:00–18:00, 11:00–20:00, 11:00–18:00
Saturday11:00–18:00, 11:00–20:00, 11:00–18:00
Sunday11:00–18:00, 11:00–20:00, 11:00–18:00
  • Thu 31 December — 11:00–18:00. No late opening or evening ticket on 31 December; separate New Year's Eve programme.

Combine with

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Turnhout Christmas marketSneeuwvlakte · CC BY-SA 4.0hours not confirmed yet

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Lommel Christmas marketPaul Hermans · CC BY-SA 4.0opens Sat 12 December, 14:00

Lommel Christmas market

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free entry
opens Sat 12 December, 11:00

Mol Christmas market

Mol, Belgium 12 December – 20 December ≈ 52 km

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