Altenberg Fairy Tale Forest in the Bergisches Land
- Märchenwaldweg 15, 51519 Odenthal
- +49 2174 7842323

The Efteling Fairytale Forest, or Sprookjesbos in Dutch, calls itself the largest living fairytale book and is the heart of the world-renowned theme park in Kaatsheuvel, Noord-Brabant. In this enchanted forest, you wander from fairytale to fairytale, discovering a new story around every bend, from dwarves and princesses to enchanted swans, dancing elves, and the long-necked creature among the trees.
Around 30 fairytale scenes are set up here: classics like Sleeping Beauty, Rapunzel, Rumpelstiltskin, Snow White, Hansel and Gretel, and The Frog Prince. Additionally, there are Andersen fairytales like “The Little Mermaid” and “The Little Match Girl,” as well as original creations such as the talking fairytale tree, the dwarf village, and the troll king. Many scenes move, speak, or surprise with details that will amaze even adults.
The Fairytale Forest is part of Efteling Park, which is open 365 days a year; admission is valid for the entire park and depends on the day of your visit. Children under 4 are free. For food and drinks, there is a wide selection in the park, from snacks to full-service restaurants. Many attractions are wheelchair accessible, some with transfer assistance. Details can be found in the attraction filter on the website. Plan a full day or even a weekend for your journey from Germany. Parking costs €15.
| Suitable for | Families with children of all ages |
| Opening hours / Season | Year-round, open 365 days a year (times vary by season) |
| Adult admission | Day-dependent; flexible ticket €56; valid for the entire park; parking €15 |
| Child admission | Same as adults; under 4 years free |
| Accessibility | Partial: many attractions wheelchair accessible (some with transfer), filter on the website |
| Fairytale stations / Attractions | Around 30 fairytale scenes (e.g., Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, Mermaid, Fairytale Tree, Dwarf Village); part of the Efteling theme park |
| Path length | Not specified |
| Tours & Groups | Group arrangements through the park; annual passes available |
You’ll find more exciting adventures in our forest adventure search and our fairy-tale forest overview!
We had a wonderful time here over Christmas break. Absolutely a great park. Rides are amazing and the lines were very reasonable. The Christmas shops and food are wonderful. I recommend a trip here to anyone who enjoys theme parks. This park has a lot for families and Younger kids, as well as bigger rides for the thrill seekers.
Best Theme park I have ever been to. The place is intricately designed. Every ride has been carefully thought out. The rides themselves are brilliant and the Wooden rolercoaster was a highlight! The app was also excellent in live time updates to try to get around the queues better. Be prepped to spend the whole day there and finish with the amazing water jet display.
First time visiting Efteling in June and was absolutely blown away by the park - what a truly magical place! From the moment you enter you are just transported to another world. The theming and attention to detail is immense, everything just seems so well cared for and looked after. There’s such a fantastic mix of rides including some of the best dark rides I’ve ever experienced. Danse Macabre was completely unique and mesmerising! As vegans we also felt extremely well catered for and there were so many options. We enjoyed a kebab for lunch and mini pancakes as an afternoon treat. We only came for one day but felt we needed at least one or two more to fully experience everything on offer. We’d definitely stay in one of the on-site hotels next time too as they looked beautiful. My only suggestion is that I’d like to see one more world class roller coaster in the park, with the same amazing storytelling and theming you find on Baron. Overall we thought it was fantastic value for money, especially compared to some of the bigger well known parks in Europe. We absolutely can’t wait to return to Efteling!
Epic and unforgettable! The grounds are absolutely beautiful, incredibly clean, and exceptionally well maintained. There are rides and attractions for every age, so everyone in our family had an amazing time. By far the best theme park we’ve ever visited. If you’re in the Netherlands, Efteling is an absolute must!
This place is absolutely wonderful! We visited on a weekday and didn't have to wait to enter, which was a huge plus. It truly is a magical place ✨ We had such a fantastic time exploring everything it has to offer - the rides, the magical forest, the food and various interactive spots throughout. The water show is truly spectacular, shame it wasn't darker outside to make it even more magical with all the lights⛲.
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Last updated: 20.08.2026