Tuesday, December 3, 2024 Austria’s IKUNA Nature Resort in Natternbach invites visitors to step into a magical world of 180,000 shimmering lights this holiday season. With immersive storytelling, festive attractions, and a heartwarming atmosphere, the resort is a must-visit destination for families, adventure seekers, and those looking to embrace the festive spirit. The experience begins the moment visitors pass through a life-sized, illuminated book , entering the enchanting world of Leni the forest elf .
Known for her wish-granting magic, Leni has lost her powers to the Winter King. The story unfolds along a one-kilometer-long illuminated path , weaving through the resort’s expansive 200,000-square-meter grounds , where 180,000 LED lights create a sparkling wonderland. Inspired by a visit to an Austrian-German Christmas market in the United States, resort owner Albert Schmidbauer brought this vision of light and magic to life, transforming the park into an otherworldly spectacle.
The lights set the stage for Leni’s tale, told through excerpts on storyboards and accessible via QR codes. Visitors can even take the complete story home as a book. At the end of the journey, the enchanting sea of lights leads to the story’s conclusion, where Leni faces the Winter King.
Will she regain her magic? The tale and the glowing scenery captivate children and adults alike. For those seeking adventure, the illuminated dinosaur park is a hit with families. Life-sized replicas of cre.