Visiting the Efteling in 30°C Heat: 21 Tips to Stay Cool on a Hot Summer Day

Many people hesitate when temperatures of 30°C (86°F) or higher are forecast. Is it really a good idea to visit the Efteling? Won’t it be far too hot? And where can you cool down during the day? These are completely understandable questions, especially if you’re visiting with young children. Let me start by saying this: …

Rainy day in the efteling

Efteling in the Rain: What to Do When the Weather Isn’t Great

Rain forecast during your day at the Efteling? Go anyway! You might actually get more out of your day than on a sunny one, provided you’re prepared. As a mother of three children aged 2, 4, and 9, and an annual pass holder who has visited the Efteling almost weekly since 2015, I can honestly …

Efteling with kids

The Ultimate Guide to Visiting the Efteling with Kids (2026)

We visit the Efteling almost every week. With the whole family, sometimes together, or one parent with one child as quality time. Just grabbing a coffee and taking a walk through the Fairy Tale Forest, or getting some fries and doing a round of roller coasters. With three children in completely different stages (a toddler, …