23.04.2012 - The Theme for the Elf Fantasy Fair Arcen (15. - 16.09.2012) is: MUMMIES & PHARAOHS. Ticket presale starts on 04.06.2012.

22.04.2012 - Lost and Found! Did you lose something? Send an email to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

20.04.2012 - Time to plan your travels... The shuttle buses leave for Elfia at station Vleuten/NL. A return ticket is €4. More travel info in the "How to travel" section.

19.04.2012 - Do you have an amazing yet sizeable costume but does a toilet visit always present a challenge? At the EFF you can find special 'hoopskirt dixies' - people with a.o. hoopskirts as well as disabled people can access these easily.

17.04.2012 - PERSONATHLON  - you can subscribe until Thursday 19 April 2012; 13:00 hours. Read more…

16.04.2012 - TERRY ENGLISH had been working in the film and entertainment industry over the last 5 decades and made armours for movies like Excalibur, Aliens, Joan of Arc, Gladiator, Harry Potter etc.  Read more…

11.04.2012 -  Even more workshops and demonstrations at several stands of exhibitors. As if you thought , there was nothing to do in Elfia. Check this out!

11.04.2012 -  NIGHT OF THE GOLDEN KNIGHT  - Three teams, three movies, one winner. Read more…

06.04.2012 - PERSONATHLON  - The notorious costume competition of the Elf Fantasy Fair. There are eight prizes to win each day - you can subscribe until Thursday 19 April 2012; 13:00 hours. Read more…

05.04.2012 - Sorry, the lectures of Paolini are fully booked! You can still register for the lectures of Professor Rotherham. For all other lectures no registrations needed.

04.04.2012 - The time schedule and program booklet are ready; take a look!

03.04.2012 - The space in the chapel and new safety conditions force us to put a quotum on the amount of people in the chapel this year. Therefore you will have to subscribe (for free) for the lectures of Professor Rotherham. Read more…

29.03.2012 – 11,111 people 'like' now our page on Facebook! Marieke T. from Utrecht had the lucky number and won a bottle of Elfia Mead. Maybe you would 'like' our fanpage as well? The next time for celebrations will be when we reach lucky number 21,111; again with two times 11 in it, our magical number...

28.03.2012 – Curious if your favorite exhibitor is on the Elf Fantasy Fair again this year? Check out the complete list of exhibitors and their locations.

27.03.2012 - Extra lecture Christopher Paolini! The 'Eragon' author seems to be so popular that all seats for his lecture are already taken within a few days. We went through all the schedules again and managed in coordination with the dutch publisher 'De Boekerij' to arrange a 2nd lecture during EFF in the chapel on 21 April 2012 at 16:15 – 17:15 o'clock. But also in this case you have to subscribe for it here. Only available for those who didn't subscribe already for the 1st lecture. Once confirmed, your (free) seat is reserved for you and can't be changed anymore. (Update: closed!)

23.03.2012 - With 49 foreign-language licenses for Eragon alone, and with almost 30 million sold copies worldwide of all 4 books including Inheritance, we expect quite a crowd for the lecture by Christopher Paolini. And since the lecture will take place on 21 April 2012 in the chapel of the castle de Haar with only 130 places, we have to come up with a controlling system.  The lecture will be free but you have to subscribe for it. So, if you are a real fan and you want to attend the lecture, please subscribe now here. (Update: closed!)

22.03.2012 - ALEXANDRA PENRHYN LOWE - Writer of Het Huis Anubis signs her new book "Sevenster" in Elfia.  Read more…

20.03.2012 – Balfolk has gain popularity in the Netherlands and will be instructed by Ilya & Rian in Haarzuilens! The basics of these dances are quite simple so put on your shoes (or not - whatever makes you feel happy) and join the workshop!

19.03.2012 - Hear, hear! Elfia has elected its new royal couple! Britteke &  Kat will be the next Queen and Queen of Elfia. Congratulations!

14.03.2012 - DIDGERIDOO – trial course. Get to know one of the most mysterious instruments of mankind!  Read more…

08.03.2012 - CAR PARADE  - Anyone who would like to show off their creativity is invited to join the fun. Read more…

05.03.2012 – Today is the day! The day the voting for the Royal Election of Elfia begins and another person or couple is close to become the ruler of an entire fantasy realm. So, what are you waiting for … meet the candidates and vote (on Facebook) for your favourite via the poll.

02.03.2012 - Foundation Jian Fa will initiate the visitors of the Elf Fantasy Fair in the secrets of Chinese swordfighting. They will demonstrate different aspects of the sword in their workshops and demonstrations. Read more…

29.02.2012 - Volunteer at the EFF: Do you like to act? Does playing a role come naturally to you?  Read more…

26.02.2012 - NIGHT OF THE GOLDEN KNIGHTS - For the Second year an amazing movie-making competition and workshops will take place at the Elf Fantasy Fair! On Saturday evening aspiring movie makers and actors go head to head with their productions. Three to four teams will make a short movie, in one day - the same day it will also see its glamorous world premiere.   Read more…

21.02.2012 - DEADLINE FOR ROYALTY! If you still want to participate in the elections of becoming the next king/ queen of Elfia, please send in your promo details with a photo or video before 1 March 2012. Read more…
And for all others who are willing to vote on one of the candidates: the elections will start on 6 March 2012 until 18 March on the Elf Fantasy Fanpage of Facebook.

20.02.2012 - Sold out! We expect the tickets for Saturday 21 April 2012 to be sold out. We're only allowed to have 12,000 people at the venue at one time. Especially the tickets for Saturday 21 April are selling very quickly. If you're planning to go on saturday, we advise you to buy the tickets in advance and not at the gate. You can get your ticket here!

16.02.2012 - The living legend prof. dr. Roland Rotherham will of course be present again at the EFF. This time he will focus his talks on the mysterious sides of old Egypt.  Read more…

10.02.2012 - Would you like to help promote the Elf Fantasy Fair? Then sign up now for a promotion package!  Read more…

06.02.2012 - One of the most popular fantasy authors of our time is best-selling author Robin Hobb. She is very glad to be present at the upcoming Elf Fantasy Fair.  Read more…

03.02.2012 - You want to hear magical music from 3000 years ago? Become hypnotized by the sounds of the singaporean Malay, Mohamed Faizal who will perform on the traditional Chinese instrument, the Guzheng.  Read more…

31.01.2012 - Now we can officially announce the date for the upcoming EFF in Arcen: 15 & 16 September 2012!

25.01.2012 - PROFESSOR ELFSTEIN – Meet our special guest for Elfia in April 2012.  Read more…

13.01.2012 - Claim the Elfian throne!  It might be your time to rule. Read more…

11.01.2012 - FREE PROMOTION OF YOUR ART IN ELFIA – Grab your chance to expose and promote your art in front of 25,000 till 30,000 visitors. Read more…

09.01.2012 - Qu'Mar Ti-jin comes to Elfia. He gives workshops on self-defense against monsters, nightmares and even Gods & Pharaohs. Read more…

03.01.2012 - punch 'n' judy make make sure that every concert is an unforgettable experience. Punch 'n' judy come with a spectacular array of rocking folk music that will make your skin crawl.  Read more…

23.12.2011 - Ignis Fatuu The band does know how to embed medieval sound in modern sound and thereby creates its very own music.   Read more…

14.12.2011 - The Inquisition of the CHURCH OF KRIEGRIMM – The inquisiteurs of this Church do only have one purpose with their encampment in Elfia: to spread the Word of Kriegrimm.  Read more…

12.12.2011 - 1,111 EFF Haarzuilens Tickets with christmas discount! Between 16 and 23 December 2011 we will give away 1,111 EFF tickets with an astonishing 7,50 € discount each. If you want to grab this opportunity on cheap EFF tickets, then (if you haven't done this before...) subscribe to the newsletter on the right side of the homepage. Friday morning 16 December we will send out a newsletter with a special code. With this code you can order these cheap tickets for the Elf Fantasy Fair. But there are certain limitations: you can only buy a maximum of two tickets for Saturday and two tickets for Sunday. You can only order between 16 and 23 December and up until the moment that we sold out all 1,111 tickets.

07.12.2011 - We can proudly announce that our beloved and sharp teethed king Vladimulder has kindly accepted the title of Herzog von Demoan. Demoan lies in the most eastern island of Elfia, called Skélety. The capital of the Dutchy of Demoan is Fangia. Herzog Vladimulder will get in his possession: two Bloodstone mines, Elfia's largest export article to Vampia. He will also become chairman of Elfia's national bloodbank. Besides all of this, Vladimulder will get the right to haunt for forest elfs and dwarfs. But only during the uneven months between eleven at night and three o'clock in the morning.
The full list of Dukes, Kings, Ambassadors and other royalties can be found on our updated list here

29.11.2011 - Would you like to be part of a motivated and great group of volunteers?  Read more…

09.11.2011 - Best-selling author Christopher Paolini (ERAGON) will be present in the chapel of castle de Haar on 21 April 2012.  Read more…

19.09.2011 - You can get your EFF HAARZUILENS (21. & 22. April 2012) ticket NOW!

19.09.2011 - The Theme for the Elf Fantasy Fair Haarzuilens 2012 is: GODS & PHARAOS