After the heavy thunderstorms there is a lot of loose dead wood and fallen trees can block paths. Please be careful and do not rest under scrawny trees.

Due to the ongoing heat wave and drought, there is a considerable risk of forest fires in the canton of Zurich (level 3 out of 5). We kindly ask you not to light fires in the Sihlwald. You may use the marked fireplaces in the Langenberg Wildlife Park. Please always extinguish the fire completely.

Search for clues – Case 11

Findest du das passende Futter für die Raupen?

Season

29.03.2026 13:00 to 25.10.2026 17:00

A quest for cunning Sihlwald detectives.

Hello, nature detectives! Together with a butterfly, you’ll set off on the grounds of the visitor centre in Sihlwald to search for the plants that caterpillars need to eat so that they can transform into beautiful butterflies too.

More informations

The offer is suitable for

  • Children from 7-12 years
  • Families

The offer has been particularly developed for

  • Second cycle (3rd - 6th grade, primary level)
  • Third cycle (1st – 3rd grade, lower secondary)

Contact

Wildnispark Zürich Besucherzentrum
Alte Sihltalstrasse 13
8135 Sihlwald
Tel. +41 (0)44 722 55 22

www.wildnispark.ch

  • Educational opportunity
  • child-friendly

Season

29.03.2026 13:00 to 25.10.2026 17:00

Route-information

Length
km
Time required
30 minutes
Level technique
Easy
Level condition
Easy

Arrival

Starting point
Besucherzentrum in Sihlwald (Altitude: 481 m)
Arrival by public transport
Sihlwald, Bahnhof Timetable SBB
Destination
Besucherzentrum in Sihlwald (Altitude: 481 m)

Infrastructure

Visitor centre with Sihlwald-Exhibition

Possibilities for catering

Several barbecue areas.

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