DOES EFTELING HAVE DISCOUNT TICKETS?

Yes Efteling discount tickets are absolutely a thing, but they usually come through Dutch retailer promotions(instead of a permanent “official discount” page). The most common deals you’ll see are:

• Albert Heijn savings promo tickets (big one)

• Kruidvat promo tickets (cheap, but specific dates)

• Hotel partner tickets (often discounted or bundled)

Below is a clear, practical guide to getting discount tickets—including what international visitors need to know.

1) Albert Heijn discount tickets: the most popular option

Albert Heijn regularly runs an official Efteling savings action where you collect digital stamps in the AH app and then exchange a full card for discounted Efteling tickets (and sometimes other options like show tickets or credit).

How it works (the “4 stamps” system)

• You earn 1 stamp for every €5 you spend on groceries.

• A full savings card takes 4 stamps (so €20 of groceries = 1 full card).

• With 1 full card, you can buy a voucher code in the AH app for up to €14 discount on 1 Efteling ticket (depending on ticket type).

How much do you need to spend for 4 discounted Efteling tickets?

If you want 4 discounted tickets, you need 4 full cards.

That means:

• 1 discounted ticket = 4 stamps = €20 spend

• 4 discounted tickets = 16 stamps = €80 spend

So you’re looking at €80 in groceries at Albert Heijn to unlock 4 discounted ticket vouchers.

“But I’m not Dutch—can I still redeem AH tickets?”

The AH checkout/redeem flow relies on Dutch payment methods. If you don’t have a Dutch bank account, one workaround many travelers use is paying via Revolut, because it supports iDEAL payments in the Netherlands.

Practical tip: If you’re visiting from abroad, set up Revolut ahead of time so you’re not scrambling while traveling.

2) AH “Efteling credit” (the voucher/tegoed option) — good deal, but there’s a catch

In some AH promotions, instead of (or besides) discounted entrance tickets, you can also exchange a full card for Efteling credit/tegoed.

Downside: credit vouchers are great value if you know you’ll spend it, but they’re usually not something you can “cash out” later. In other words: plan to use the full amount during your trip (food, drinks, souvenirs, etc.), so you don’t leave value behind.

If you’re the type who buys a snack, a magnet, and that’s it—ticket discounts are usually safer than credit.

Traveling to Efteling from abroad?

Efteling hotels and holiday parks can sell out fast, especially weekends and school holidays. If you want the best options, start here:

• Check Efteling stays & packages

• Compare nearby hotels

• Get tickets (if you’re not staying on-site)

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3) Kruidvat Efteling ticket days: cheap tickets, but often the busiest days

Kruidvat frequently sells Efteling promo tickets for specific date ranges (for example: weekday-only windows or specific winter/early spring periods).

Important: these Kruidvat promo windows can create very popular visit dates, because loads of people pick the same “cheap” days. So yes, you can save money—but you may pay for it in crowds and longer queues.

If you do use Kruidvat tickets:

• Go midweek if possible

• Arrive early

• Set expectations: it may be busier than a regular random weekday

4) Discount tickets through your hotel (often overlooked)

Many hotels in the Efteling region (and sometimes even farther away) offer:

• discounted tickets,

• ticket + stay packages,

• or partner deals.

This varies per hotel and season, so the smartest approach is simple:

Check the website of the hotel you want to book and search for “Efteling tickets,” “arrangement,” “package,” or “theme park tickets.”

Sometimes the discount isn’t huge—but the convenience is excellent (and you skip the whole stamps-and-vouchers effort).

FAQ: What’s the easiest way to get Efteling discount tickets?

• Best overall: Albert Heijn stamps (if you can use the AH app + payment flow)

• Cheapest but busiest: Kruidvat promo dates

• Most convenient: hotel tickets/packages (check your hotel’s site)