{"id":14039,"date":"2017-12-01T08:00:49","date_gmt":"2017-12-01T08:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.natgeokids.com\/?p=14039"},"modified":"2017-12-21T16:44:53","modified_gmt":"2017-12-21T16:44:53","slug":"winter-wonderland-efteling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.natgeokids.com\/uk\/kids-club\/entertainment\/general-entertainment\/winter-wonderland-efteling\/","title":{"rendered":"Enter a winter wonderland at Efteling!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nestled in woodland on the edge of one of the Netherlands<\/strong>\u2019 most beautiful national parks, Efteling is a magical theme park, where fairies and forest animals surround you, and fearless thrill-seekers soar through the sky on white-knuckle rides.<\/p>\n

\"Winter<\/p>\n

Visit between 13 November<\/strong> this year and 31 January 2018<\/strong> and you\u2019ll experience the fairytale atmosphere of Winter Efteling<\/strong>. Take a stroll through the enchanted Fairytale Forest<\/strong>, where thousands of twinkling lights guide you along rows of snow-covered pine trees. Then gather around Efteling\u2019s huge campfires<\/strong> and tuck into some tasty treats<\/strong> \u2013 including delicious soups, traditional sausage rolls and freshly-baked waffles. Yum!<\/p>\n

\"Winter<\/p>\n

And the winter fun doesn\u2019t stop there! Wander over to Efteling\u2019s charming square, where you can twirl around the Ice Rink<\/strong>, whiz down the snow slide at the Ice Palace<\/strong> or dance with the Snow Princess<\/strong> and Fire Prince<\/strong> at the Winter Festival<\/strong>. Cool!<\/p>\n

\"Winter<\/p>\n

Sounds like super-cool winter fun, eh? But what makes Efteling truly special? Find out with our eight frosty facts<\/strong> about this enchanted resort!<\/p>\n

1)\u00a0<\/strong>The magic never ends at Efteling \u2013 the theme park is open 365 days a year<\/strong>.\u00a0Yup, that includes Christmas day!<\/p>\n

2)<\/strong> This magical theme park is set in the most amazing natural forest environment<\/strong> with lakes, masses of flowers and wildlife!<\/p>\n

3)<\/strong> Efteling is home to the biggest water show in Europe, Aquanura<\/strong>, where spectacular fountains blast to the sky, set to music, lights and fire!\"Winter<\/p>\n

4)<\/strong> It\u2019s one seriously big theme park – the largest in Holland, and the third largest in Europe<\/strong>, in fact.<\/p>\n

5)<\/strong> Efteling has even won awards for being so awesome! In 2016, it was crowned the winner of the\u00a0Best Theme Park<\/strong>\u00a0at the Family<\/strong>\u00a0Traveller Awards<\/strong>. Whoop!<\/p>\n

6)<\/strong> Its rides will challenge even the bravest daredevils among you. The newest dive coaster, Baron 1898<\/strong>, features a treacherous 37.5m freefall<\/strong> down a mineshaft at 90 kmph<\/strong>.\u00a0Whoa!\"\"<\/p>\n

7)<\/strong> Efteling\u2019s Fairytale Forest<\/strong> is home to the world\u2019s favourite children\u2019s characters, including Red Riding Hood<\/strong>, Pinocchio<\/strong> and Hansel and Gretel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

8)<\/strong> You can spend the night there. Snuggle up in one of Efteling\u2019s cosy hotels<\/strong> and holiday villages<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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WIN! We have four magical Efteling goody bags to give away. <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Click here to enter the competition<\/a>!
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Check out\u00a0<\/b>efteling.com\/winterefteling<\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/b>for more information<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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