One of finest Netherlands is amusement parks de Efteling. This amusement park aimed at fairy tale is very popular among young and old. Unfortunately, it is not for everyone to experience this fairytale. For adults and children from 4 years costs the entry alone, a minimum of € 32 (2011) per person.

A day out with the family to the Efteling is absolutely a recommendable camera. Especially for children who are lovers of fairy tales will be a day to remember. Like other amusement parks, it is not the cheapest day out.

De Efteling

Already more than 50 years of existence the Efteling. Step by step, they have to know this park according to a theme park that the comparison with the u.s. mega-theme parks. The history is still clearly visible in the park. You will here within a few steps from attraction to attraction. The park is spacious with a lot of walking space in the fairy tale forest. Some original merry-go-rounds are still used. Since 1981, the Efteling is developing more in favour of young people up to an age of about 20 years. There were more attractions focused on speed and voltage.

What is the cost of a day of Efteling?

With the entrance price of € 32 euro you are obviously not ready. In determining the price of a day of Efteling I am assumed to be a family with two children older than three years. Prices may vary during special periods in connection with actions or additional themes. The family pays for the car parking € 8. At checkout is 4 x € 32 = 128 € payment. After you checkout have passed you already have to pay € 136. Our family in this example, no food or drink. Afterwards they had this must do, however! A can of drink will soon cost more than € 2. Calculated over a whole day with hot summer weather has you still need a minimum of twelve consumptions. Do you buy chips and frikadellen for four people, then you should not assume an amount to be paid under the € 40. Still some amounts to get an impression of the prices in the catering industry on the park:

* Poffertjes € 5.50

* Poffertjes with whipped cream € 6.25

* Poffertjes with cherries € 6.50

* Poffertjes with cherries and whipped cream € 7.25

* Small sign French fries with two skewers € 9.95

You are doing on a visit to the Efteling wise to at least drink and a few sandwiches to take. Allows you to limit the cost still somewhat.

Quiet days

A day trip to an amusement park can be ruined by long queues at attractions. One-hour wait for an attraction that takes only two minutes, visitors have no need to. On the site of the Efteling, you will find a calendar on which they indicate when the likely pressure is going to be. By the years of experience they have here a reasonable impression of. In the months of July and August are traditionally many visitors expected, the last three weeks of september the calmer weather.

Efteling or another amusement park?

The price differences between the various theme parks are great. Below you will find some examples of entrance fees (2011):

* Slagharen € 12.50 on quiet days and € 24.50 on busy days

* Hellendoorn € 19.50 per person (online ordering)