Naturum Göhrde
Forest museum and nature experience center in the Wendland with a wildlife cinema, nature trail and forest labyrinth on the edge of the Göhrde forest.
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About the museum
The Naturum Göhrde is devoted to the Göhrde forest, one of the largest contiguous mixed deciduous forests in Lower Saxony. It is housed in a building from 1672 that belonged to the former hunting lodge of the Göhrde. The operator is the small municipality of Göhrde, which runs the house as an independent environmental education facility; a support circle backs the work.
The forest museum presents the animal and plant life of the area, including red deer, wolf and the rare hermit beetle. The centerpiece is the Göhrder Wildtierkino (wildlife cinema): in a darkened hall, stuffed forest animals star in a show with light and sound effects. Outside, a nature trail, a forest labyrinth and the Baumriesenpfad (Tree Giants Trail) lead into the forest. There are also guided tours, children's birthday parties and nature education programs for school classes and other groups.
Highlights
- Göhrder Wildtierkino with stuffed forest animals, light and sound (about 15 minutes)
- Nature trail (5.5 km) and Tree Giants Trail (1.2 km)
- Forest labyrinth with quiz, accessible year-round
- QR-code treasure hunt "Göhrdeschatz"
- Guided nature tour on the first Saturday of every month
Permanent exhibitions
- Göhrder Wildtierkino – In a darkened cinema hall, stuffed forest animals with light and sound effects tell about life in the forest (about 15 minutes).
- Waldmuseum: Flora und Fauna der Göhrde – Dioramas and panels present the plants, animals and history of the Göhrde forest.
- Operated by
- Gemeinde Göhrde
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
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| Reduced | €2.50Children aged 4 to 17 and people with disabilities |
| Children & teens | €2.50Children aged 4 to 17. |
| Visitors with disabilities | €2.50People with disabilities. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €2.50 per personGroups of 10 or more people. |
| Families | €9 |
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- 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
According to the Naturum, the Tree Giants Trail (1.2 km) is also passable for people with limited mobility and for strollers.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Family ticket | €9 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Kids’ birthday parties
Children's birthday parties with playful forest experiences, nature education programs for groups, the forest labyrinth with quiz and the QR-code treasure hunt "Göhrdeschatz". The Tree Giants Trail (1.2 km) is passable with a stroller.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Göhrde Schloss
Bus 5304 from Lüneburg, Hitzacker, Dannenberg or Lüchow to "Göhrde Schloss"; regional train R 31 from Lüneburg or Dannenberg to "Bahnhof Göhrde" or "Leitstade".
By car
Parking available
There is parking at the Naturum; a reception area is available for groups.
The house lies directly on the B 216. Navigation address: König-Georg-Allee 5, 29473 Göhrde. Horse watering places and hitching posts are available.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
- Weddings / ceremonies
Cozy seminar room for private celebrations, events hosted by third parties by arrangement, and civil marriage ceremonies.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided nature tour on the first Saturday of each month ("Göhrdesamstag"); forest tours, starlight walks and further programs for groups, school classes and company outings are available year-round by arrangement. |
