Ice Age Animal Park
Eiszeitliches Wildgehege Neandertal
Wheelchair accessible
Explore a 23-hectare outdoor reserve, founded in 1935, dedicated to rare Ice Age animals like bison, aurochs, and tarpans, accessible via scenic circular trails.

📜 Large outdoor reserve, founded in 1935, dedicated to preserving rare Ice Age animals in a species-appropriate way.
🔍 Explore extensive enclosures with bison, aurochs, and tarpans on scenic circular trails.

Why Go

🐾 See rare Ice Age animals like bison, aurochs, and tarpans.
🚶‍♀️ Enjoy walks on various circular trails, including accessible options.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great for families, with a Stone Age playground nearby.
🏛️ Explore the nearby Neanderthal Museum and Höhlenblick tower.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Sightings of wild animals not guaranteed due to large enclosures.
🚫 Large circular trail is steep and not barrier-free.

Tips

⏰ Best chances for animal sightings are early morning or dusk at feeding stations.
🐕 Dogs welcome on a short leash.

Cost

💰 Free entry to the park, museum entry is separate.

Hours

🕒 Freely accessible at all times.

Accessibility

♿ Short circular trail is flat and barrier-free for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
♿ Höhlenblick tower and museum exhibits are wheelchair accessible.