Nationalparkzentrum Falkenstein

About the museum

The Nationalparkzentrum Falkenstein is a visitor facility of the Bavarian Forest National Park administration in Ludwigsthal.

The centerpiece is the Haus zur Wildnis, which shows the dynamic development of the forests in the national park. Visitors walk through a broadleaf tree, enter an underground root passage to discover hidden soil processes, watch films in the 3D cinema, and experience the sounds of the forest at night in the Nachtraum (night room).

The adjoining outdoor animal enclosure is home to lynx, wolves, wild horses and Urrinder (aurochs-type cattle), among others. The Stone Age cave, with an artificial rock backdrop, tells of the changes in climate, landscape and wildlife since the Old Stone Age. The Haus zur Wildnis was checked for accessibility by "Reisen für Alle".

Highlights

• Walk-through tree and underground root passage
• 3D cinema and night room
• Outdoor enclosure with lynx, wolves, wild horses and Urrinder (aurochs-type cattle)
• Stone Age cave
• Children's experience room and large playground

Permanent exhibitions

• Haus zur Wildnis – Interactive exhibition on forest dynamics with a walk-through tree, root passage, 3D cinema and night room.
• Tier-Freigelände und Steinzeithöhle – Enclosures with lynx, wolves, wild horses and Urrinder cattle, and a cave showing the Old Stone Age.

Founded

2005

Operated by

Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Visiting the national park facilities is free; a fee applies in the car park.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• 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

Haus zur Wildnis, outdoor animal enclosure and Stone Age cave have been checked for accessibility by "Reisen für Alle".

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
• Hands-on stations
• Playground / play area
• Kids’ birthday parties

Children's route and children's experience room with a large "Wimmelbild" (busy picture); playground right in front of the house; children's birthday parties around the center for a flat €80.

Getting there & parking

Navigation address: Eisensteiner Straße 20, 94227 Ludwigsthal.

Amenities & dining

• Restaurant
• Museum shop

Restaurant in the Haus zur Wildnis with organic, fair and regional cuisine; National Park shop with souvenirs and regional products.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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