Efteling invites students to experience the fairytale magic of its revamped Raveleijn area, with discounts available on group tickets.
Following a £20 million investment, Efteling reopens after almost a year, welcoming students to its completely renovated city, Ravenring attraction and park show – Raveleijn: Battle for the City.
Opening on 1st December, Efteling has shared mock-up sketches and a teaser video, giving pupils a preview of the new show, amusement ride, updated food facilities and its new souvenir shop.
Efteling is a fantasy theme park located in Kaatsheuvel in the Netherlands, best known for its attractions, European folklore and thrilling rides. Having opened in 1952, Efteling has grown to become one of Europe’s biggest theme parks, with approximately five million visitors annually.
Director of product, marketing & image, Koen Sanders, said: “The sets have been extensively revamped and Raveleijn is getting a brand-new show packed with spectacular stunts, created in collaboration with the French theme park Puy du Fou.”
What to expect at Raveleijn
Raveleijn: Battle for the City is a 20-minute live action, open air theatre show performed with horses and several action displays for students to enjoy throughout the day. The show is performed in Dutch, however there are audio boxes available with English translations.
Since opening in 2011, Raveleijn has grown into one of Efteling’s best known productions, where five ordinary children pass through a secret gate, transform into brave riders and subsequently must protect the city from evil. This December, students will follow the day of Thomas and Samira’s wedding, where a dark force awaken and disrupt the celebrations. The battle for the city commences…
School groups will not only watch the production but become part of the story. To help keep the city of Raveleijn safe, visitors can test their flying skills on the new ride, Ravenring. Students will take their seats in one of the 18 winged vehicles, inspired by the Raveleijn ravens and must discover which of the five magical elements suits them best. Each flight accommodates 36 visitors per ride.
School information
Educational content is also available through free student workbooks covering a range of subjects. Observation tasks, the history of the theme park and calculating the momentum of each rollercoaster are amongst some of the activities available at Efteling.
Tickets are available to book with discounts offered to school groups. Pricing starts at €18 per person for primary schools and €21 per person for secondary.
Coach and bus parking is free on site, and the theme park includes several meeting points for teachers to use throughout their visit.
Book your tickets here.
