What to do and see in Bavarian Forest, Bavaria: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

Walk among the treetops, between 8 and 25 meters above the forest floor, and experience untouched nature from a unique perspective on our 1,300 meter elevated pathway! The highlight of our treetop walk is our 44 meter high tree tower. Experience the boundless forest wilderness of the Bavarian Forest National Park (Nationalpark Bayerischer Wald) from a new perspective.

Animal enclosures at Lusen National Park Centre in Neuschönau The lynx, Ural owl, wolf, European bison, otter, bear and capercaillie – all of these animals are indigenous to the Bavarian Forest, and while many still thrive in our forests, some have unfortunately disappeared. Our animal enclosures give you the chance to experience all these animals first hand. Set within an emerging wild woodland environment, the 200-hectare site is home to some 40 different species of mammals and birds. The animals are housed in large enclosures and aviaries designed to be as close to their natural habitat as possible, with enough space for our animal residents to withdraw from the public gaze whenever they choose. The best way to explore the enclosures is on the seve

The HAUS ZUR WILDNIS forms the focal point of Falkenstein National Park Centre. The building’s unique architectural design is fascinating in its own right, though it can’t quite steal the show from the centre’s stunning views of the 1,315-metre Großer Falkenstein. In the moment there are several different exhibitions in the building, while the main exibition is replanned. The centre’s root gallery is a particularly memorable experience, where you can stroll through the layers of soil under the ground, getting to know the small creatures that populate the subterranean world as you go. Kids are guided by Schratzl, our loveable mascot, as he leads the way between the centre’s interactive exhibits and play stations. In addition to the popular lynx and wolves, the animal enclosures are also home to two less well-known former inhabitants of the Bavarian Forest: wild horses and aurochs. While wild horses populated the steppe landscape here after the last ice age, aurochs inhabited the forest