Efteling Theme Park located in the South of Holland, concluded the year 2025 with strong results: 5.78 million visits by 4.98 million individual visitors, an operating income of 347 million euros and a net profit of 27.2 million euros.
Additionally, there was a record in the number of days that received a 9+ visitor rating: for the first time, 80 days achieved a 9+.
This is a great step in improving the guest experience, in line with Efteling’s vision towards 2030. Ultimately, the ambition is for at least half of all days to receive a 9+.
The continued appeal of Danse Macabre, together with the opening of the new Efteling Grand Hotel and the new fairytale The Princess and the Pea, ensured that international visitors once again found their way to Efteling in 2025 for a day trip or a weekend getaway.
A key development was a 47% increase in the number of visitors from England compared to 2024.
Reaching 80 days with a 9+ visitor rating for the first time last year makes me very proud of all our employees, who work every day to enchant our guests
Fons Jurgens, CEO of Efteling
With Efteling Grand Hotel, we have created a fantastic addition to our multi-day stay offerings for both the national and international market in 2025. Although Efteling is subject to a nature permit that limits us to a maximum of five million unique visitors per year, we have stayed within that limit.
Of course, we hope to welcome as many visitors as possible to the World of Efteling again in 2026, while respecting the regulations. Above all, we hope that a new permit will be granted.
Efteling Grand Hotel
On 1 August, the Efteling Grand Hotel was officially opened, marking the first hotel located within the Efteling park grounds. The hotel features 140 rooms and suites, two restaurants, shops, and a swimming pool with spa facilities. The festive opening was celebrated with a Guinness World Record for the world’s largest bow.
Heritage care and sustainability projects
Behind the scenes, extensive work has been done to maintain and improve the quality of the attractions. Dive coaster Baron 1898 underwent thorough maintenance, and a renewed scene was added to water coasterDe Vliegende Hollander. In May, Efteling’s first electric steam train made its inaugural run with visitors. Shortly afterwards, the Vermolen Carrousel at the Anton Pieckplein was made accessible so that wheelchair users do not have to transfer.
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