Kaatsheuvel Travel Guide

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Efteling
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The Efteling is a magical park for all ages with attractions that include a 750m super fast roller coaster called the Python which will attempt to disgorge your lunch through 2 loops and 2 corkscrews.

For something a little tamer there is also a 100 year old steam driven Carrousel Palace and many fairy tale attractions such as the Arabian Nights and Red Riding Hood.

Updated Apr 4, 2011

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De Efteling - The Fairy tale Forest
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Remember those bedtime fairytales that used to fascinate you as a child? A walk through the 'Fairy tale Forest' (Sprookjesbos) is a journey back to childhood, past scenes taken from well-known fairy tales as written by the world-famous Danish author Hans Christian Andersen.
The Sleeping Beauty, the Little Mermaid, Snow-White, Little Red Ridinghood, the Red Shoes... They are all there!!!

Written Sep 11, 2005

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De Efteling - Outdoor entertainment
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While I was waiting at one of the attractions, I watched a Mexican-style band perform and dance. Children were given drum sticks and could take part in this fiesta (see pic 2). Very entertaining!!

Written Sep 11, 2005

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De Efteling - Carnaval Festival
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An indoor multicoloured, multicultural ride - bring an extra pair of eyes and ears...one pair of each just ain't enough to register everything!! (or bring up the patience to queue up for a 2nd ride)

At the moment, the Carnaval Festival has a special guest: Loeki the Lion, former star of the Dutch TV commercials!

Written Sep 11, 2005

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It's a fairytale!
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Efteling

Efteling is one of the leading family attraction parks in Europe. Each year, an average of about three million people visit the World of Wonders in Kaatsheuvel. They step into an enchanting adventure, far away from reality.

Efteling presents its fairytales in a relaxing, 72-hectare green park with attractions and events. Fairytales alternate with exciting thrill-rides, other journeys of discovery through the various Realms, and lots of entertainment.

Efteling has been attracting visitors of all ages from at home and abroad since 1952. The wide range of activities, and the way they are presented by Efteling, have led to major international awards. For example, Efteling received the Applause Award for the best park in the world, and the Pomme d'Or.

Opening Hours
Tuesday 1 April to Sunday 26 October 2003 , from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. During the Efteling Seven League Summer, from Monday 14 July to 31 August, the park is open from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. Every Saturday in this period, Efteling is open until midnight.

Entrance fees
Adults € 22,00
Seniors 60+, Disabled € 20,00
Children under 4 f.o.c.

Efteling travelogue

Updated Aug 8, 2003

Address: Europalaan 1, 5171 KW Kaatsheuvel

Phone: +31 (0)416 - 288 111

Website: http://www.efteling.nl

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Efteling...
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It's my first visit to this amusement park, and I enjoyed my time there very much. There are just so many things to do there, from a relaxing fun rides to those that keeps your adrenalin pumping, and many more! Take a look at the map, and you'll know what I mean! ;-)

Updated Mar 2, 2003

Address: Kaatsheuvel

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Hotels  

Efteling Hotel

 2 Reviews and 51 Opinions  We stayed here in a summer weekend with opening times till midnight. The welcoming at the reception... 

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Hotels  

Bed and breakfast: Bee and Bee

Bed and breakfast: Bee and Bee, Kaatsheuvel

 catnl Says:  very nice rooms with breakfast and internet for free, great location near The Efteling at Kaatsheuvel Friendly host 

Restaurants  

Golden Lotus: Chinese food
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Golden Lotus Kaatsheuvel 2004

nice but big chinese restaurant in the small village Kaatsheuvel, near the Efteling but right in the centre.

Favorite Dish: the soup was delicious, called Golden Lotus soup filled with fish and mushrooms and other veggies yammy, the rest was good and the beer was cold:-)

Written Aug 25, 2004

Address: Marktstraat 1

Phone: 0031-416-283363

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Nightlife  

Bar Efteling : de Gelagkamer: Fairytale area
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Efteling by night 2005

Great place for a drink when on the way home or going somewhere is the bar at the Efteling Hotel.
Easy to reach by car and no parkingproblems.
Any drink u like is available for normal price, small snacks as well like Bitterballen or cheese or other things for a quick bite.

I was here with friens and we were on the way to Dordrecht so we had a break and went in this wonderfull decorated cafe.
My Ukrainian friend Igor who is a musician had his harmonica and he played here for free for about 15 minutes specially for us:-)))

Dress Code: casual what ever u like

Written Jan 30, 2005

Website: www.efteling.nl

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