Germany
Thuringia
Wartburgkreis
Hörselberg-Hainich
Wildcat Village Hütscheroda Wildcat Enclosure
Germany
Thuringia
Wartburgkreis
Hörselberg-Hainich
Wildcat Village Hütscheroda Wildcat Enclosure
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 491 out of 504 hikers
Location: Hörselberg-Hainich, Wartburgkreis, Thuringia, Germany
Here everyone can observe the otherwise shy wild cats and the rare lynx and learn a lot about these beautiful predators in an entertainingly commented feeding show. An associated exhibition in the wildcat barn completes the visit.
June 10, 2021
The opening and feeding times can be found at: wildkatzendorf.com/de/besucherinfo/oeffnungs-fuetterungszeiten.html
In my opinion, a visit is only worthwhile if you take part in a feeding session (with explanations, this takes 30-45 minutes). The 4 wild cats are kept in individual enclosures and usually hide well outside of the feeding time. The lynx don't always show up either. Single entry for adults currently € 7.00, a visit to the exhibition rooms in the wildcat barn is included. Payment for admission only in the wildcat barn, where you will receive a chip for the turnstile of the enclosure.
August 8, 2020
wildkatzendorf.com/de
The commented feedings are particularly interesting. The times (3 * daily) are currently stored in the link above.
The two lynxes in the wildcat enclosure are still very shy and therefore can only be seen with a lot of luck.
November 3, 2019
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