Get to know EFTELING SYMBOLICA
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What’s it all about?
This Dutch theme park is celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2022, making it four years older than Disneyland. It’s impossible not to compare it the mouse’s house, but Efteling is unique. Combining charming fairy tales with thrilling rides, this distinctly European park will surprise and entertain all ages.
Themed family fun
Amsterdam Efteling
The majority of the rides and attractions in Efteling are very family-friendly and can be enjoyed by young kids. Although, like Disneyland, the park is something of an institution so you’ll see adult couples enjoying nostalgic days out too. Classic dark rides include Fata Morgana, a boat ride through a sinister Sultan’s palace, and Droomvlucht, a chairlift through an enchanting flowery world of fairies, elves and trolls. The star attraction is the magic-themed Symbolica, located in the park’s fairy tale castle and featuring Efteling’s official mascot Pardoes the jester. There’s also plenty of playgrounds and longer rides, like the steam train or the gondolas.
Thrills & spillls
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Efteling isn’t out to attract adrenaline addicts, but it does offer some thrills. The most extreme ride is Baron 1898, a rollercoaster themed around the story of an evil mine owner with a 40-metre free fall drop at a speed of 55mph. There’s also a water rollercoaster themed around the story of ghost pirate ship The Flying Dutchman.
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