Indian Water-lilies

Indian Water-Lilies is an animatronic show featuring seven mechanical blooming flowers on a lake surrounded by moving animals and plants in a rainforest setting. The display incorporates synchronized movement throughout the scene to create a unified fantasy world.

This attraction opened in 1966 at Efteling Park and represented a breakthrough in synchronizing light, sound, and movement together. The installation was among the earliest applications of complex mechanical coordination technology.

The story tells of seven star children who disobey a moon fairy and are transformed into water lilies by a witch as punishment.

Viewers sit in a covered area and watch the show while music composed by Bert Kaempfert plays through built-in speakers. Arriving early helps secure a good spot since the seating area attracts many visitors.

The show underwent major renovation in 2015 while preserving the original mechanical components from the 1960s design. This blend of classic working mechanisms with modern upgrades makes it a technological time capsule.

Location: Kaatsheuvel

Part of: Efteling

GPS coordinates: 51.65127,5.04627

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:42