Forstmuseum Waldpavillon Augsburg

About the museum

The Waldpavillon was opened in 2003 by the Augsburg municipal forestry administration at the edge of the Siebentischwald. On around 200 square metres, it explains what functions the Augsburg city forest fulfils, as a recreational area, habitat and filter for the city’s drinking water, and why foresters look after it. The city’s other forest areas throughout Bavaria are also covered.

The exhibition engages all the senses: pelts of native animals and tree bark can be touched, Augsburg drinking water can be tasted, in the ceiling cinema the owl Augusta tells the story of the city forest, and a walk-on aerial photograph shows the forest area from above. A centrepiece is the collection of the former senior forestry officer Franz Sauter, with insects and animal specimens in naturalistic dioramas.

Since its founding, the pavilion has also been a base for forest education. In 2011 it received the Georg Dätzel Medal, and since 2020 it has held the quality seal “Umweltbildung Bayern”. A visit combines well with a walk through the adjoining Siebentischwald, whose nature reserve celebrates its hundredth anniversary in 2026.

Highlights

• Sauter collection with insects and animal specimens in dioramas
• “Waldlichtung” ceiling cinema with the owl Augusta
• Walk-on aerial photograph of the Augsburg city forest
• Animal pelts and tree bark to touch
• Forest education and children’s birthday parties in the Siebentischwald

Permanent exhibition

• Der Augsburger Stadtwald mit allen Sinnen – The permanent exhibition shows the functions of the city forest and native animals in dioramas from the Sauter collection, and invites visitors to join in with touch, listening and tasting stations.

Founded

2003

Operated by

Stadt Augsburg – Forstverwaltung

Admission & discounts

Accessibility

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations
• Kids’ birthday parties

Exhibition with touch, listening and tasting stations. Children’s birthday parties with themes such as lumberjack tales, treasure hunt, detective or making fire in the Siebentischwald; holiday programmes and forest tours.

Getting there & parking

The pavilion is in the Hochfeld district at the Siebentischwald, near the zoo; a visit can be combined with a forest walk.

Amenities & dining

• Café: not available
• Restaurant: not available

The Waldgaststätte Viktoria restaurant is right next door.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent

Can be rented for environment-related events; details on request.

Plan your visit