Rapunzel's story in the original fairy tale is set in Germany, far in the past. The key locations include the witch's garden surrounded by a high wall, the tower in the middle of the woods where Rapunzel is locked up, a desert where the witch banishes Rapunzel, and finally the prince's castle where they live happily after being reunited
. In Disney's adaptation "Tangled," Rapunzel lives in the fictional island kingdom of Corona, which is inspired by Germanic culture and is located in a fictional Europe alongside kingdoms like Arendelle from "Frozen." Corona features expansive forests, mountains, and a mainland village called Old Corona. The tower where Rapunzel is kept is hidden in a forest alcove on this island
. In summary:
- Original Rapunzel tale: Germany, in a past era, with settings including a witch's garden, tower in the woods, desert, and a castle
- Disney's Tangled: The island kingdom of Corona, a fictional Germanic-inspired realm in Europe
