High Chaparral is a Wild West theme park outside Värnamo in Sweden, founded in 1966. Much of what the ticket covers is hands-on: the Natchez paddle steamer, archery, rafts, a hayloft to jump from and Trapper’s Challenge on Buffalo Island, while the youngest have Buffalo City, a miniature town of their own.
The trade-off is that several activities are paid separately on top of admission: the train ride to Old Mexico, gold panning, the Wheel of Fortune, Buffalo Bills Rodeo and Big River Adventure Golf. The train is charged per person and per trip, so a family that rides out and back pays twice.
The restaurants range from classic dishes to Wild West specialities, and the park lists a picnic of buns, sandwiches and a thermos among its ways to eat, though no formal outside-food rule is set out. Wheelchair users can get around practically everywhere in the park, though not necessarily every area; the train to Old Mexico has a ramp but only a limited number of wheelchair spaces, and the wheelchairs lent out at the main entrance are few, so the park recommends booking one before the visit.
Family FAQ
How much does High Chaparral Theme Park cost?
One day costs 499 kr for adults (15–64) and 389 kr for children 3–14 and seniors 65+; two-day tickets are 749 kr and 569 kr.
Can you bring your own food to High Chaparral Theme Park?
The restaurants serve vegetarian options as well as gluten-free and lactose-free dishes.
Where are the toilets at High Chaparral Theme Park?
Accessible toilets are found in several places, including just inside the entrance and in Restaurang Diligensen.
