Fluvius – Museum Fluss und Teich
Interactive museum in Wassertrüdingen on the Wörnitz River and the Central Franconian pond landscape, with a large aquarium of native fish.
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About the museum
The Fluvius museum is an information and experience center for river and pond habitats. It moved into a newly built exhibition building in the old town of Wassertrüdingen and is run by the town. The exhibition is barrier-free and holds the certification "Reisen für Alle" (Travel for All).
On the first floor, the focus is on the river: using the Wörnitz as an example, the museum shows the river's significance for the town and offers a virtual journey through the Wörnitz floodplains from a fish's perspective. The second floor is devoted to the pond. Central Franconia is one of Germany's largest pond regions; three pond sections tell of fish farming, flora and fauna, and the history of fishing. The carp is at the center, and in the museum kitchen visitors can watch a cook preparing it.
A large aquarium with native fish and numerous hands-on stations for seeing, touching and listening complete the tour. On the top floor, the museum hosts changing exhibitions.
Highlights
- Large aquarium with native fish
- Virtual journey through the Wörnitz floodplains from a fish's perspective
- Pond landscape of Central Franconia and the carp
- Museum kitchen with carp preparation
- Barrier-free, certified under "Reisen für Alle" (Travel for All)
Permanent exhibitions
- Erdgeschoss: Fluss entdecken – Characteristics and significance of the river, using the Wörnitz as an example, with a virtual journey through the floodplains from a fish's perspective.
- Obergeschoss: Teich entdecken – Layout and significance of the ponds, fish farming, flora and fauna, and the history of fishing and carp.
- Operated by
- Stadt Wassertrüdingen
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3 |
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| Reduced | €2Groups of 10 or more, pupils aged 17 and up, students, trainees, severely disabled persons, pensioners |
| Children & teens | €1.50free up to age 5 · Children up to age 6 free; children aged 6 to 16 pay €1.50. |
| Seniors | €2Pensioners receive a reduced rate. |
| Visitors with disabilities | €2Severely disabled persons receive a reduced rate. |
| Students & apprentices | €2Students and trainees receive a reduced rate. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €2 per personGroups of 10 or more. |
| School classes (per person) | €1 |
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Certified under "Reisen für Alle" (2023–2026); the floors are reachable by elevator.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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- Hands-on stations
Hands-on stations for seeing, touching, listening and marveling, as well as a large aquarium, are aimed at young and old alike.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Weekday bus connections to Ansbach, Gunzenhausen, Dinkelsbühl and Oettingen; the train stations Gunzenhausen (approx. 14 km), Nördlingen (approx. 27 km) and Ansbach (approx. 32 km) can be reached by bus.
By car
Free parking
Free parking lots P1 (Neue Schulgasse), P2 (An der Schlosswand) and P4 (Am Entengraben / Alte Schulgasse); further spaces, some with time limits, on Marktstraße, Mühltorstraße and Hafenmarkt. The motorhome parking area P3 on Am Entengraben is paid.
From the A7 (exit 112, Dinkelsbühl/Fichtenau) and the A6 (exit 52, Ansbach), each is about 30 minutes away. Wassertrüdingen lies on the Wörnitz cycle path and the Fränkischer WasserRadweg (Franconian Water Cycle Route).
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 60 min |
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| Good to know | Museum tour with a licensed guide (60 minutes, €30 per group) and combined city and museum tour (120 minutes, €60 per group). Book at Tel. 09832 6822-15 or fluvius@stadt-wassertruedingen.de. |
