The park was founded by Bengt Erlandsson, also known as 'Big Bengt', in 1966.
The property contains one of the few functional narrow-gauge steam trains in Sweden.
The park houses an extensive collection of authentic American memorabilia and period-correct frontier artifacts.
It features a dedicated 'Lucky Luke' area, based on the famous Franco-Belgian comic book character.
The site includes a working hotel and campground designed to resemble an 1880s township.
The stunt shows utilize trained horses and specialized equipment to replicate classic Western film scenarios.
The park has hosted professional rodeos and western-themed competitions since its inception.
The landscape is intentionally curated to mimic the topography of the American Midwest.
High Chaparral is a sprawling Wild West-themed amusement park located in Hillerstorp, Sweden, spanning over 50 hectares of forest and open space. It functions as a living history museum and theme park, featuring authentic buildings, saloons, and costumed actors portraying life in the 19th-century American frontier. The park offers daily stunt shows, train rides on a narrow-gauge steam engine, and paddle-steamer boat trips. Visitors can interact with a variety of animals, including horses and bison, and participate in panning for gold. It is designed for immersive family engagement, with various hands-on workshops and themed living quarters. The site is structured to mimic a bustling pioneer town with distinct districts for cowboys, Mexicans, and Native Americans. It is currently operating as a seasonal destination for summer tourism.
The main street in front of the saloon, which captures the most authentic Western architecture.
Bring comfortable walking shoes as the park covers a large area with varying terrain.
Check the daily show schedule upon entry to plan your day around the stunt performances.
Sunscreen and hats are recommended, as large sections of the town are exposed to direct sunlight.
Do not attempt to see every performance in a single day, as the walking distances between venues can be significant.
Open seasonally during the summer months; closed during the autumn, winter, and spring.
Visitors are encouraged to embrace the theme; costume accessories are often sold on-site.
