Over the next 18 months Efteling is investing around € 30 million in the construction of a new holiday village, bordering the theme park, Efteling Golf Park and the Loonsche Land nature district. The site, which is more than eight hectares in size, will feature central facilities and holiday homes designed to be compatible with the district's natural surroundings. Preparation work will begin this year and the first guests are expected to be welcomed in the early part of 2017.