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Naturzentrum Thurauen

The Naturzentrum Thurauen in Flaach (Canton Zurich, Switzerland) is the gateway to the largest floodplain area of the Swiss Central Plateau. The interactive exhibition «Kosmos Auenlandschaft» teaches everything about river floodplains, flora and fauna, biodiversity and climate as well as the development and revitalisation of the Thur. A 340-metre adventure trail leads through a floodplain forest and past a learning playground. The centre also offers guided tours, school programmes and changing special exhibitions.

Families and Kids

The interactive exhibition and the 340-metre adventure trail with learning playground are suitable for children and adults. On the adventure trail children can dam a river or conquer a beaver lodge. Children's birthday parties and a Junior Ranger programme are also offered.

Information

  • Visit duration: 120min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Pushchair accessible: True
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: Nature and environment
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 3-6, 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Interactive exhibits, Workshops, Tours and demonstrations, Play area, Events and birthdays

Opening hours

Open Wednesday to Saturday from 1 to 5 pm, Sundays and public holidays from 11 am to 5 pm. During the summer holidays additionally open on Tuesdays from 1 to 5 pm. The season runs from April to mid-October; the centre is closed over the winter.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
13:00-17:00
Thursday
13:00-17:00
Friday
13:00-17:00
Saturday
13:00-17:00
Sunday
11:00-17:00

Admission fees

7 CHF
Adult admission
15 CHF
Family admission
0 CHF
Children under 6 years free
5 CHF
Pupils, students, disability benefit recipients
5 CHF
Groups of 21 or more people (Wed–Sun)

Contact

Webpage
naturzentrum-thurauen.ch
Email
info@naturzentrum-thurauen.ch
Address
Steubisallmend 3, 8416 Flaach

Access

Nearby stops

  • Flaach, Ziegelhütte550 meters walking distance
  • Rüdlingen, Gemeindehaus1650 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Zürich HB
57m
St. Gallen
1h 19m
Zug
1h 33m
Olten
1h 35m
Luzern
1h 59m

FAQ

  • Is the adventure trail included in the admission price?
    Yes, the adventure trail is part of the exhibition and therefore included in the admission price. It can only be walked during the centre's opening hours.
  • Can I bring my dog?
    No, dogs are not allowed inside the exhibition or on the adventure trail. Dogs on a lead are allowed in the Thurauen nature reserve.
  • Is there a playground?
    There are no freely accessible playgrounds on the centre's grounds. However, there is an adventure playground on the exhibition's adventure trail.
  • Is the nature centre accessible?
    The exhibition is largely wheelchair accessible and can be navigated with a pushchair. The exception is the air bridge and thus the «Ecosystem services» section of the exhibition.
  • Can I visit without a guided tour?
    Yes, you can explore the exhibition and the adventure trail on your own during opening hours. Themed guided tours are offered for private groups.
  • Can I come with a school class or group?
    Yes, various school programmes and a wide range of group offers are available, both at the nature centre and in the nature reserve.