Bandits shoot at Mexicans. Sheriffs uphold law and order. Gold diggers defend themselves against Indians. Cowgirls and cowboys drive cattle herds across the plains. It’s the Wild West, pure and simple! Visiting High Chaparral is like stepping straight into the Wild West, just as it looked in 1870s America. Here you’ll meet characters, shows, and experiences that make your visit exciting, educational, and adventurous. For us, being together is what matters most. It’s the foundation and driving force behind everything we do. That’s why we often invite you, the visitor, to take part in both shows and experiences.
High Chaparral’s story began in 1966 when Bengt Erlandsson first opened its gates. Bengt was a man with a strong dose of stubbornness, imagination, and Småland perseverance. From the start, the park was meant to be a manifesto for freedom — today it’s one of the country’s most well-known tourist attractions. High Chaparral is now owned by Big Bengt’s grandsons, brothers Emil and Philip Erlandsson.
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The Story of Big Bengt
