Theme parks & attractions in Netherlands

Efteling is the Netherlands' crown jewel — a fairy-tale park older than Disneyland, wrapped in real forest, that draws more visitors than any other Dutch attraction. Walibi Holland in Flevoland plays the opposite card with the country's most aggressive coaster line-up and the Halloween Fright Nights institution. Attractiepark Slagharen adds a budget-friendly Wild-West family option in the north-east.

Dutch parks are public-transport friendly: Efteling has direct buses from Den Bosch and Tilburg stations, and Walibi runs shuttles from Harderwijk. Everything is under two hours from Amsterdam.

Every Netherlands park we cover

Kaatsheuvel · Netherlands

Efteling

Theme Parks★ 4.7from $47

Planning notes for Netherlands

  • Efteling is open 365 days a year — winter visits (Winter Efteling) are a genuinely different, quieter experience.
  • Dutch school holidays are staggered by region (north/middle/south); avoid overlap weeks in May and October.
  • Walibi's Fright Nights in October need separate tickets and sell out — regular day tickets don't get you in after dark.

Details are sourced from official park websites and may change seasonally — always confirm hours and prices before you travel.