🌳 A unique nature experience where visitors can observe native wild animals in their natural habitat without fences.
🐾 Explore a diverse program of nature-based activities and events throughout the year.
🦌 Observe native wild species like red deer, fallow deer, mouflon, wild boars, martens, and owls in their natural habitat.
🌲 Experience nature without enclosures, encouraging quiet and respectful observation.
👣 Enjoy a barefoot path, Haarhof, and an adventure playground.
🗓️ Participate in a comprehensive annual program of nature events and workshops.
👨👩👧👦 Ideal for individuals, families, or groups looking for a natural experience.
🚫 Dogs are not permitted in the forest to prevent stress to wild animals.
⚠️ Access through the turnstile is currently not possible due to a technical defect (as of the content provided).
🎟️ Day Tickets (Online or On-site):
➡️ Mon-Fri: Adults €6.00, Children (4-16 years) €4.00, Family (max. 2 adults + own children) €16.00.
➡️ Sat/Sun/Holidays: Adults €9.00, Children (4-16 years) €5.00, Family (max. 2 adults + own children) €23.00.
➡️ Students (with valid ID, not online): €5.00 (Mon-Fri), €8.00 (Sat/Sun/Holidays).
👥 Group Discount (from 15 people): Every 15th person receives free entry if payment is made on-site in one sum.
♿ Persons with Disabilities: €1.00 discount with valid ID; companion free if ID has a "B" mark.
🎫 Annual Passes (valid all days): Adults €35.00, Children (4-16 years) €22.00, Maxi-Family €85.00, Mini-Family €45.00.
⏰ Reception: Open Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
🚪 General Access: Online day tickets or registered annual passes allow access through the turnstile even outside reception hours (note current defect).
feedings:
🦌 10:30 AM: Red, Fallow, and Mouflon deer feeding at the large wild meadow.
🐗 11:30 AM: Wild boar feeding with a gamekeeper.
🦉 02:30 PM: Night hunter feeding (Marten dogs, owls, and other nocturnal hunters).
🚌 Public Transport: From Wickede (Ruhr) or Neheim-Hüsten train stations, take a bus towards Voßwinkel to the "Am Stakelberg" stop. Follow the signposted footpath for approx. 15 minutes.
🚗 Car: Use "Bellingsen 5, 59757 Arnsberg" for navigation.
🅿️ Free parking is available on-site.