March 29 – October 27
Mon/Tue: closed
Wed – Sat: 12:00 – 17:00
Sun/public holidays: 09:00 – 18.00
closed during wintertime
Opening hours
Visitor center and Shop
Welcome to the Sihlwald forest!
Sihlwald
Financial support
The Visitor Center is supported by the Charitable Fund of the Canton of Zurich.
Visitor Center
In the Visitor Center you can get information for your trip to the wilderness. At the same time, it houses a book store and a Nature Museum. In an idyllic location directly on the banks of the river Sihl, the outdoor area is equipped with an otter enclosure, fireplaces and a wilderness playground.
Nature Museum
Grasp, experience, understand
The nature museum attracts visitors with three exhibitions on the themes of forest wilderness and natural forest. Here, the Sihlwald, its history and its inhabitants come to life on two floors.
Shop Visitor Center Sihlwald
Welcome to the book paradise!
Over 1000 different book titles for young and old invite you to browse and buy. In addition, there are utensils for hobby researchers and souvenirs for young and old.
Searching for clues for children
On the subject of amphibia
From Wednesday to Sunday, clever detectives can solve various tasks on the subject of frogs, salamanders and newts. Those who find out everything will be rewarded with a prize. This offer is supported by Migros Culture Percentage.
Offer in German only.
Wilderness playground
Where children's dreams come true
Branch nests, suspension bridges, ropes and a snake made of wood stimulate the imagination of our youngest guests. Brave children slip into the thick and hollow tree trunk and feel like a woodpecker inside. Climbing, romping, swinging, splashing - our youngest guests experience great adventures here.
Fireplaces
Firewood on safe
Shaded in front of the Visitor Center you will find three fireplaces with seating. We provide firewood free of charge, you will find it well protected in close proximity to the fireplaces.
Small animal commune
Nature paradise in mini format
We promote biodiversity with branch and stone piles and a huge bee hotel. Discover the animal communities. Watch the wild bees collecting pollen and building nests and catch a glimpse of the sand lizards.
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