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The Wizard - The wizard is busy preparing spells and magic formulas.

The Wizard - The wizard is busy preparing spells and magic formulas.

© International Polar Foundation - Roland Dedeckere

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  • The Wizard - The wizard is busy preparing spells and magic formulas.
  • A Talking Tree - A talking tree greets the people at the entrance of the ice and snow world.
  • The Elf Realm - A magical land, filled with enlarged flowers, elves and insects.
  • A Snail - The snail is happy to share his home with any playful children.
  • Dwarf Kwebbel - In his mushroom house, dwarf Kwebbel is admiring herself in the mirror.
  • Limbs Sticking Out of a Fresh Avalanche - As the grim journey continues, you will pass through the troll mine and end up in an avalanche with hands and feet sticking out of the snow.
  • Pinki The Pinguin - You can also try out the 16-metre long slide and be greeted at the bottom by Pinki the Penguin.
  • Chained Prisoners - It is time to move on to the Spider Castle. The spider keeps her prisoners in a web of misery.
  • Cemetery - You can even pretend to be a victim by sticking your head through one of the ice figures.
  • The Alchemist - If you need a short break, you can rest at the alchemist's ice lab. He will be happy to concoct you a cold drink.
  • Princess Elisabeth Antarctica in Ice - Before you prepare your trip to the South Pole, come and admire the ice Station.
  • On the Way to the Antarctic - But then it is time to move on. This tunnel will lead you to an even colder place (figuratively speaking): the Antarctic ...
  • Ghost Turned into a Penguin - ... strange things can sometimes happen here: all ghosts turn into penguins.
  • Louise Appletree, Euène and Alfons - But the hunters have also made it this far. What to do now? Find out yourself.

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