A very unique memento for Efteling employees

The Spookslot attraction digitally immortalized in the metaverse

For the first time, Efteling makes an attraction visible in the metaverse, thereby immortalizing the Spookslot with a unique 3D experience. After 44 years, we said goodbye to our spooky attraction in September 2022. Our creative philosophy states that we build for eternity. Sometimes, such as with the Spookslot, this is not possible. But if it is no longer possible to make something exist in the physical world, why not try it in the digital world?

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Exclusive access for Efteling employees


The Spookslot has been immortalised in the metaverse since May 2023. This is a virtual world in which the physical and online world come together. In this world, everyone will soon be able to walk around the attraction building. Only Efteling employees receive exclusive access in front of and behind the scenes with a unique digital key, in the form of an NFT, and can enter the attraction as usual.

Efteling has never worked with the possibilities of NFT before, which is why we consciously chose to discover this for the first time together with employees. After all, Efteling belongs to everyone who works there. With a digital key in the form of an NFT, all employees gain access to the inside of the attraction building and the Spookslot actually becomes a part of them.

A unique and unprecedented development


Together with our partners, PelserHartman and Boldly-XR, we have been working hard on digitally immortalizing the attraction. Before the demolition of the attraction, we made a complete scan with special 3D scanners. This scan data was converted to a 3D model and then placed in the metaverse.

The development of the Spookslot in the digital world is very unique in our industry and has never been done before. Efteling has been embracing new technologies for years and our vision for 2023 is based, among other things, on the following pillars: Employees, Technology and Experimentation. By combining these three pillars, we are now ensuring that the Haunted Castle, an iconic attraction that has held a special meaning for many, is immortalized in the metaverse.

Koen Sanders, director of Product, Market and Image


"Thanks to the innovative 3D scan, we were able to capture the Spookslot in detail, making it an almost exact copy of the original. That is very special for Efteling."

Frequently Asked Questions about the Spookslot in the metaverse


What is the Metaverse?
What is the Metaverse?
What is an NFT?
What is an NFT?
Does this fit in with Efteling's sustainability ambitions?
Does this fit in with Efteling's sustainability ambitions?
How does the Spookslot NFT work?
How does the Spookslot NFT work?
Where can I find the Spookslot metaverse?
Where can I find the Spookslot metaverse?
Why is Efteling doing this?
Why is Efteling doing this?
Can I buy a Spookslot NFT?
Can I buy a Spookslot NFT?
How do I recognise the official Spookslot NFT?
How do I recognise the official Spookslot NFT?
What is the value of the NFT?
What is the value of the NFT?
What's featured in the Spookslot metaverse?
What's featured in the Spookslot metaverse?
Why is the inside of the Spookslot metaverse only available to employees?
Why is the inside of the Spookslot metaverse only available to employees?
Does Efteling earn anything from the NFTs?
Does Efteling earn anything from the NFTs?
Can we expect more from Efteling in the future in terms of NFTs and the metaverse?
Can we expect more from Efteling in the future in terms of NFTs and the metaverse?