Langnek - Efteling (Netherlands)
Langnek 11/02/2022 13h45
The 70th birthday of the Efeling is celebrated by one of the Six Servants as well. Langnek has a paper birthday hat.
De Zes Dinaren
The Six Servants (Dutch: De Zes Dinaren) is a fairy tale about a prince who, with the help of six servants, is able to win the hand of a princess with a special gift. The story was recorded by the brothers Grimm in 1819 for their Kinder- und Hausmärchen under the title "Die Sechs Diener". In the Netherlands, the fairy tale is mainly known by Langnek's prominent presence in the Efteling.
In the Efteling it is the third depiction on the route in the Sprookjesbos, between the Kabouterdorp and Roodkapje. The servant Langnek has been sitting on a rock since the opening of the Sprookjesbos in 1952, stretches his neck and looks calmly around. The original design is by Anton Pieck, but the giant has had transformations over the years, mainly under the direction of Ton van de Ven. In addition to the iconic figure, since 1967, the portrayal of the fairy tale is also from a gallery with the bust of another servant from the fairy tale: Kogeloog. Under the shelter are the portraits of all six servants from the title. The story is told by Peter Reijnders.
The fairy tale opens with Langnek as one of the first 10 attractions in the Sprookjesbos (Fairytale Forest) on May 31, 1952. He then has a rather small head and a rough face that resembles a coarse woodcut. He looks very strict, almost sad for himself.
FACTS & FIGURES:
Opened: 31/05/1952
Design: Anton Pieck
Technics: Peter Reijnders
Music: In the Moonlight | Albert Ketèlbey
Voice over: Peter Reijnders
Throug the years:
1952 Opening
1954 Bust of Kogeloog next to Langnek
1955 A pond around the scene has been made
1966 (approx) disappearnce of the bust of Kogeloog
1967 Gallery with the establishment opened opposite Langnek (including 'Wagen Gijs')
1972 A new head of Langnek designed by Ton van de Ven
1979 The body and the neck adjusted and a much higher rock
2013 Major maintenance of Langnek
[ Source and more Information: Eftepedia - De Zes Dienaren ]
Langnek - Efteling (Netherlands)
Langnek 11/02/2022 13h45
The 70th birthday of the Efeling is celebrated by one of the Six Servants as well. Langnek has a paper birthday hat.
De Zes Dinaren
The Six Servants (Dutch: De Zes Dinaren) is a fairy tale about a prince who, with the help of six servants, is able to win the hand of a princess with a special gift. The story was recorded by the brothers Grimm in 1819 for their Kinder- und Hausmärchen under the title "Die Sechs Diener". In the Netherlands, the fairy tale is mainly known by Langnek's prominent presence in the Efteling.
In the Efteling it is the third depiction on the route in the Sprookjesbos, between the Kabouterdorp and Roodkapje. The servant Langnek has been sitting on a rock since the opening of the Sprookjesbos in 1952, stretches his neck and looks calmly around. The original design is by Anton Pieck, but the giant has had transformations over the years, mainly under the direction of Ton van de Ven. In addition to the iconic figure, since 1967, the portrayal of the fairy tale is also from a gallery with the bust of another servant from the fairy tale: Kogeloog. Under the shelter are the portraits of all six servants from the title. The story is told by Peter Reijnders.
The fairy tale opens with Langnek as one of the first 10 attractions in the Sprookjesbos (Fairytale Forest) on May 31, 1952. He then has a rather small head and a rough face that resembles a coarse woodcut. He looks very strict, almost sad for himself.
FACTS & FIGURES:
Opened: 31/05/1952
Design: Anton Pieck
Technics: Peter Reijnders
Music: In the Moonlight | Albert Ketèlbey
Voice over: Peter Reijnders
Throug the years:
1952 Opening
1954 Bust of Kogeloog next to Langnek
1955 A pond around the scene has been made
1966 (approx) disappearnce of the bust of Kogeloog
1967 Gallery with the establishment opened opposite Langnek (including 'Wagen Gijs')
1972 A new head of Langnek designed by Ton van de Ven
1979 The body and the neck adjusted and a much higher rock
2013 Major maintenance of Langnek
[ Source and more Information: Eftepedia - De Zes Dienaren ]