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Wildgehege Waldshut

The Wildgehege Waldshut is a wildlife park in Waldshut, Germany, where native wild animals such as red deer, fallow deer, sika deer, mouflon, ibex, wild boar, eagle owl and corvids are kept in enclosures. Dwarf goats and dwarf rabbits serve as petting animals especially popular with children. The park is run by the non-profit association Wildgehege Waldshut e.V. and also offers a rentable log cabin for festivities.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • For rainy days: No
  • Free entrance: Donation based
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: Wildlife park
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 0-3, 3-6, 6-12, 12-18

Opening hours

Open daily from 9:00 to 18:00 in summer and from 9:00 to 17:00 in winter.
Monday
09:00-18:00 (Summer)
Tuesday
09:00-18:00 (Summer)
Wednesday
09:00-18:00 (Summer)
Thursday
09:00-18:00 (Summer)
Friday
09:00-18:00 (Summer)
Saturday
09:00-18:00 (Summer)
Sunday
09:00-18:00 (Summer)

Admission fees

0 EUR
Admission is free; a donation can be dropped into the box at the entrance.

Contact

Webpage
wildgehege-waldshut.de
Address
Waldshut

Access

Nearby stops

  • Schmitzingen, Schmitz. Str.601100 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Zürich HB
1h 6m
Olten
1h 23m
Zug
1h 41m
Basel SBB
1h 59m
Luzern
2h 3m

FAQ

  • Is the Wildgehege Waldshut free to visit?
    Yes, you do not have to pay admission to the Wildgehege Waldshut. There is a donation box at the entrance where you can leave a voluntary donation.
  • Can I rent the log cabin (Festhütte) for a celebration?
    Yes, the rustic log cabin with an open fireplace and equipped kitchen can be rented for celebrations. It can be used from 9:00 to 20:00 and costs 200 euros including tableware and final cleaning, plus a 200 euro deposit. The cabin is closed from 15 November to 15 March.
  • When is the kiosk at the Wildgehege open?
    The kiosk is open Tuesday to Saturday from 12:00 to 17:00 and on Sundays and public holidays from 10:00 to 17:00. Monday is a rest day, and the kiosk stays closed in bad weather.
  • Which animals can I see at the Wildgehege?
    The park keeps red deer, fallow deer, sika deer, mouflon, ibex, wild boar, eagle owl and corvids such as carrion crow, jackdaw, magpie and jay in aviaries. Dwarf goats and dwarf rabbits are petting animals especially popular with children.