Not «dead» at all: deadwood as a habitat

Not «dead» at all: deadwood as a habitat

The name is definitely misleading: broken branches and dead trees ensure the survival of over 6000 species.

More in the blog: Deadwood in the Sihlwald

Discover the Sihlwald with Rubia the squirrel

Discover the Sihlwald with Rubia the squirrel

Together with Rubia the squirrel, families with children can get to know the Sihlwald from a completely new perspective: a thematic walk.

Click here for the squirrel rucksack (German only)

Foster biodiversity at home

Foster biodiversity at home

Whether you have a large garden or a small balcony, you too can help to foster biodiversity. For example, with a flower meadow or a raised bed.

Click here for the instructions

Exciting animal stories and secret discoveries in the natural forest:

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Experience, enjoy and understand nature

In front of the gates of the cities of Zurich and Zug.

The Wildnispark Zurich offers unique experiences in nature at two locations: the Langenberg Wildlife Park in Langnau am Albis invites visitors to meet native animals. The Sihlwald Nature Discovery Park offers a unique combination of forest, wilderness and river landscape. The Sihlwald hamlet is home to the visitor center with an exhibition, playground and fire pits.

Anniversary

25 Years Wild Sihlwald

For 25 years, the Sihlwald has been allowed to transform itself back into a wilderness. Rare species of fungi, animals and plants find a home here. 

We cordially invite you to immerse yourself in this unique forest wilderness with a new hiking route (German only)! You can find out more in our newsletter (German only), blog and at exciting events (German only).

Upcoming events (German only)

Tierpfleger vor Ort

23.04.2025 14:00
Unsere Tierpfleger:innen kümmern sich täglich um das Wohl unserer Wildtiere. Sie reinigen Anlagen, füttern und beobachten die Tiere. Deshalb haben sie auch viel zu erzählen.
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Tierpfleger vor Ort

30.04.2025 14:00
Unsere Tierpfleger:innen kümmern sich täglich um das Wohl unserer Wildtiere. Sie reinigen Anlagen, füttern und beobachten die Tiere. Deshalb haben sie auch viel zu erzählen.
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Wilder Sihlwald

04.05.2025 10:00
Am traditionellen Mai-Anlass am Waldweiher Gattikon steht dieses Jahr der wilde Sihlwald im Fokus.
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Discover it for yourself

Sihlwald wilderness playground

Branch nests, suspension bridges, a hollow silver fir trunk, a snake made of wood - these are the centrepieces of the wilderness playground at the visitor centre in Sihlwald. The exciting play wilderness offers challenges for young and old.
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Langenberg-Rundweg

Schöner Weg durch den Tierpark Langenberg mit Besuch bei Rothirsch, Wildschwein, Wolf, Luchs und Steinbock.
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Albispass–Sihlbrugg

Welch ein Kontrast! Kaum zehn Kilometer von Zürichs Zentrum, von Shoppingzentren und Banken, liegt einer der ursprünglichsten Wälder und der erste Naturerlebnispark der Schweiz.
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Velotour Zürich – Sihlbrugg – Zürich

Diese Velotour führt der Sihl entlang von der Grossstadt Zürich mitten in die Waldwildnis des Naturerlebnisparks Sihlwald und wieder zurück. Entlang der Strecke gibt es mehrere Einkehrmöglichkeiten.
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Albishorn viewpoint

View from the Uetliberg over the Lake of Zurich as far as Säntis and from the Lake of Zug to the Rigi.
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Schnabelburg ruins

Schnabelburg was given to the town of Zurich by the Hapsburgs, who had remained neutral during a hostile retaliation campaign. Today only the foundation walls are visible.
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Hausen am Albis – Oberrieden

Diese spannende Wanderung mit vielen Höhenmetern führt einmal quer durch den Naturwald Sihlwald und endet am erfrischenden Zürichsee.
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Langenberg–Türlen

Einfache Wanderung hinauf auf den Albisgrat und hinunter zum Türlersee.
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Albis observation tower

153 Steps up to an unlimited panorama over the whole wilderness park of Zurich and beyond: from the Black Forest to the Säntis, the Glarus Alps, Lake of Zug, Rigi, Pilatus, and the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.
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Opening hours

Sihlwald Nature Discovery Park

Visitor Center and Sihlwald area
The wilderness playground, fire pits, covered seating areas and the Sihlwald forest, including the forest adventure trail, are freely accessible at all times.

Visitor center Sihlwald
30 March to 26 October 
Mon – Thu: closed 
Fri – Sun and public holidays: 13.00 – 17.00

 

Opening hours

Langenberg Wildlife Park

Langenberg East
Most of the animal enclosures are freely accessible 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Langenberg West
daily 09.00 – 19.00

Restaurant Langenberg
Mon - Fri: 09 – 17.00
Sat/Sun/Public holidays: 09.00 – 19.00

Do you have dogs?

How to get to Sihlwald and Langenberg

We recommend traveling by public transport.

Contact us

Wildnispark Zurich Foundation
Alte Sihltalstrasse 38
8135 Sihlwald
+41 44 722 55 22
info@wildnispark.ch

You can reach us by telephone
Mon, Wed, Fri: 9.00 – 12.00
Mon – Fri: 13.00 – 16.00
Sat, Sun and public holidays: 13.00 – 17.00

Support the park
  • Our donation account:
  • IBAN: CH14 0070 0110 0017 3782 3,
  • Account no. 80-151-4,
  • Zurich Cantonal Bank