The area surrounding Baron 1898 at Efteling has been enriched with a new attraction for the youngest thrill-seekers. The drop tower attraction Hooghmoed, sharing the same theme as the popular dive coaster, was officially opened this morning and is now accessible to all Efteling guests who are at least 90 centimetres tall.
Dutch actress and singer Fenna Ramos performed at the opening ceremony and sang ‘No One Can Bring Us Down’ for the first time – a song about courage, bravery and daring to be yourself, specially written for the opening of the new attraction.
By adding Hooghmoed to the area around Baron 1898, we are continuing to bring our vision to life: creating themed worlds where guests can truly step into another reality. Hooghmoed also contributes to a broader range of attractions for younger thrill-seekers in this area of Efteling
Fons Jurgens, CEO of Efteling
The story
Baron 1898 tells the story of Baron Gustave Hooghmoed, who wants to extract as much gold as possible from the mines. To do so, he needs the help of mine workers: the Efteling visitors. In the story of the new attraction Hooghmoed, visitors take on the role of the Baron’s ‘chimney sweeps’.
About the attraction
Hooghmoed consists of the so-called gold smeltery with a 14.5-metre-high chimney and three drop towers, each 12 metres tall. Each tower has a capacity of 10 people, allowing 30 guests per ride. The three towers each feature their own ride sequence of approximately 1.5 minutes. The maximum drop height is six metres. The attraction hosts a number of exciting effects including sound, mist and smoke creating an immersive experience.
Hooghmoed is the first thrilling attraction at Efteling for children 90 centimetres tall and above. They must be accompanied by someone at least 130 centimetres tall and aged 16 or older. The expected capacity is 600 guests per hour.
Song ‘No One Can Bring Us Down’
To mark the opening of Hooghmoed, Efteling has produced a new song performed by Fenna Ramos. During the press opening, she performed ‘No One Can Bring Us Down’ for the first time. The song is about courage, bravery and daring to be yourself, even when something feels very exciting.
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