Visitor Center Srní
Návštěvnické centrum Srní
Wheelchair accessible
A visitor center in the Šumava National Park dedicated to wolves, featuring a 3-hectare enclosure with an elevated 300m-long observation walkway, an indoor exhibition, and a 2km educational trail.

📜 Visitor center in Šumava National Park, focused on wolves.
🐺 Features a 3-hectare wolf enclosure with an elevated 300m observation walkway and indoor exhibition.

Why Go

🐾 Observe wolves in a spacious 3-hectare enclosure.
📚 Learn about wolves and local wildlife on a 2km educational trail.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly with a children's playground.
♻️ Explore an eco-friendly, energy-passive building.
♿ Accessible for visitors with limited mobility.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Elevated observation walkway may be closed for reconstruction or due to escaped wolves.
🐕 Dogs not allowed in visitor center area (kennels available).
🚶‍♀️ New forest trail not suitable for strollers or wheelchairs.

Tips

🔭 Bring binoculars for better wolf observation.
📞 Check website/Facebook for latest opening hours and alerts before visiting.

Cost

💰 Entry to center and area is free; parking fees apply.

Hours

🕒 Daily, hours vary by season: 8:30-16:00 (Jan-Mar, May-Jun, Sep-Oct, Dec), 8:30-17:00 (Jul-Aug). Closed April and November.

🅿️ Parking

Capacity for 80 cars and 3 buses.
Standard fee: 50 Kč/hour for cars, 160 Kč/bus.
Payment by cards, coins, or banknotes.

🚻 Toilets

Located on the exterior of the building (exit main entrance, turn left).

♿ Accessibility

Designated parking and assisted route to walkway.
Controllable camera in exhibition for wolf observation.

🍔 Food

Vending machines offer coffee, soft drinks, water, and snacks.