Come and visit us!

Come and visit us!

The programme revolves around «25 years wild Sihlwald» and is aimed at children and adults alike: there will be an intersting talk, a quiz, skill games, and a new hiking route will be opened.

Click here for the programme (in German)

Forest bathing – guided relaxation in Sihlwald

Forest bathing – guided relaxation in Sihlwald

On Wednesday afternoon, 1 October, you can recharge your batteries with forest bathing in Sihlwald. Forest bathing is a proven method for reducing stress and practising self-care in nature.

Register now! (Offer in German)

Who actually lives in the Sihlwald forest?

Who actually lives in the Sihlwald forest?

The Sihlwald forest is a refuge for many species that can hardly find habitats elsewhere. These include species that remain hidden at first glance.

Find out more in the blog

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! You can find out more in our newsletter (German only), blog and at exciting events (German only).

Upcoming events (German only)

Tierpfleger vor Ort

24.09.2025 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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Wildnistag

28.09.2025 13:30
An diesem ereignisreichen Tag feiern wir den wilden Sihlwald – einen Park von nationaler Bedeutung.
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Waldbaden

01.10.2025 13:45
Ein Angebot für alle, die nach einer bewährten Methode suchen, Stress abzubauen und die eigene Gesundheit zu stärken.
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Discover it for yourself

The Natural forest Sihlwald

In Sihlwald, there hasn’t been any lumbered wood since 2000. About 200-year-old tree giants with 52 meter height and 3,5 meters of circumference as well as standing and recumbent dead wood offer fascinating insights into a European virgin forest.
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Aussichtspunkt Höchi

Blick auf Zürichsee, Säntis, Glarner Alpen, Zugerberg, Rigi, Pilatus, Berner Alpen, Sihltal und Sihlwald
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Mit dem Eichhörnchen-Rucksack unterwegs

29.03.2024
Ein Erlebnis für die ganze Familie: Thematischer Spaziergang im Sihlwald mit dem Eichhörnchen Rubia.
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Albispass–Hochwacht–Albispass

Kurzer Spaziergang zum Aussichtsturm Hochwacht mit unvergleichbarem Ausblick über den gesamten Wildnispark Zürich.
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Albispass–Albishorn–Albispass

A scenic hike with distant views. In addition there are great views of the Sihlwald wilderness, the first nature discovery park of Switzerland.
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Aussichtspunkt Oberalbis

Blick über den Zugersee und die Alpen.
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Glögglifrosch pond

The cleaned-up ponds along the River Sihl between Langnau am Albis and Sihlwald offer a home for the Glögglifrosch (midwife toad).
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Langenberg–Türlen

Einfache Wanderung hinauf auf den Albisgrat und hinunter zum Türlersee.
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Felsenegg–Albispass

Kretenwanderung mit schöner Aussicht und zahlreichen Möglichkeiten zum Einkehren.
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