Efteling Podcast – Natuur in het Sprookjesbos

In the second episode of Het Geheim van de Efteling (The Secret of Efteling), Paul de Leeuw, groundskeeper Mario Dieltjes, and forest ranger Arjan Postma go in search of the secret behind the nature in the Fairytale Forest. How has nature grown into one of the most important elements of Efteling? Why does the park consist of nearly 90% greenery? And what role do trees, plants, and animals play in the fairytale experience for visitors? Discover how nature has been intertwined with Efteling since 1952 and how the park still honors its origins as the Nature Park Foundation. Additionally, you get a unique behind-the-scenes look at groundskeeping and hear how nature in the Fairytale Forest continues to evolve to keep inspiring wonder in the future. 00:00 – Introduction 00:34 – A brief introduction 06:44 - Origin and development of the Fairytale Forest 12:23 - Why nature is so important 18:01 - Green management behind the scenes 24:27 - Animal life in Efteling 31:36 - Fairytale mail 41:31 - Changes in the Fairytale Forest 48:05 – Conclusion & outlook About Het Geheim van de Efteling: In this podcast, Paul de Leeuw goes in search of Efteling secrets. Together with designers, makers, and experts, he explores the history, nature, stories, music, memories, and future of the Fairytale Forest. Conversations full of surprising insights, special stories, and a healthy dose of wonder. The podcast can also be listened to via Spotify and other podcast and streaming services. Watch all episodes in this playlist 👉    • Het Geheim van de Efteling