Edersee Wildlife Park

Zoo/Wildlife Park

GeoRadroute Ruhr-Eder / Neusta POIs / Edersee Wildlife Park

At the Edersee Wildlife Park, visitors can see native and formerly native wildlife from European beech forests.

Address

Edersee Wildlife Park

Am Bericher Holz 1

34549 Edertal

Telephone: 05621 9040-200

info@nationalpark.hessen.de

URLs

Homepage

Properties:

for any weather
For groups
for school classes
for families
for individual guests
Pets allowed
Suitable for seniors
for children (all ages)
Suitable for strollers
Accessibility Verified
Accessible for people with mobility impairments
Partially accessible for wheelchair users

Red deer, wolves, eagle owls, garden dormice, and many more—a total of 21 different native species can be admired and experienced at the Edersee Wildlife Park, a facility of the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park.

One highlight is the flight show at the Edersee Raptor Center. Against the backdrop of Lake Edersee, with its dam and Waldeck Castle, falcons, kites, and buzzards perform spectacular flight maneuvers. The Greifenwarte Edersee flight show takes place daily from March through October (except Mondays) at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The residents of the Wildlife Park can be observed in every season. The 2.5-kilometer loop trail through the Wildlife Park is suitable for people in wheelchairs and families with strollers.

Less experienced wheelchair users or people with mobility impairments or who have difficulty walking can borrow an electric scooter free of charge at the BuchenHaus. This allows them to independently explore the Edersee Wildlife Park. Reservations are recommended.

Please note that dogs are not permitted in any of our facilities. At the Edersee Wildlife Park, dog kennels are available free of charge near the entrance. Feel free to ask the ticket office staff.

Last admission: One hour before closing time

Prices

Adults and teens (ages 15 and up): €9.00
Children (ages 4 to 14): €4.50
Children (ages 3 and under): free
Reduced-rate* (with ID): €4.50
*People with severe disabilities, schoolchildren, college students, apprentices, ÖBFD participants, FÖJ participants

Guests of National Park and Nature Park partners:
Adults: €4.50
Children/Eligible for reduced rates: Free
MeineCardPlus, Volunteer Card, Juleica, accompanying person as per severe disability ID (with code B): Free

Discount: Three Edersee highlights, one benefit!

The Edersee Wildlife Park, the “Treetop Walk at Edersee,” and the Edersee Visitor Center offer a joint discount system: Anyone who visits one
of the three attractions receives a 20% discount on admission to the other
two. Simply show your receipt—the discount is valid for one year. The three destinations are close to each other and can be easily combined.

Groups

Family Ticket: 22 €
Group Ticket for Adults (10 or more people): 8 € per person
Group Ticket for Children (10 or more people): 3 € per person
Group Ticket for Reduced-Rate Visitors (10 or more people): 3 € per person

Annual Passes
Annual Pass for Adults: 35 €
Annual Pass for Children / Reduced-Rate Visitors: 25 €
Family Annual Pass: 60 €

School classes with or without an educational program: 3 € per person
Accompanying adult: free

Business hours

April 1 – October 31: Daily 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
November 1 – March 31: Tue – Sun (and on holidays) 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; closed on Mondays

Last admission one hour before closing.

Please note that the park may close on short notice in the event of storms, snow, or ice. You can find the latest information on the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park website.

Directions

If traveling by car, we recommend taking Bringhäuser Straße (K35) toward Rehbach. The route to the WildtierPark is signposted from Hemfurth-Edersee. From the dam, you can also reach the WildtierPark on foot or by bike—it’s about 1.5 km away. The path is also signposted. Parking Parking lot (cars + buses*) at the WildtierPark. This parking lot is free for cars and buses. There is also ample bicycle parking near the entrance. Public Transportation Nearest bus stop(s): Wildpark Line(s): 518 Please note that bicycle transport on buses is limited. Bicycles may be carried free of charge in the designated areas. If operational conditions require it, transit company staff are authorized to deny transport. There is no guarantee that bicycles will be accepted. NVV Service Hotline: 0800-939-0800 All routes, including "AST-Taxi" (shared-ride taxi) routes—are listed in detail on the NVV schedule information page: www.nvv.de/fahrplanauskunft Tip for smartphone users: Download the “NVV Mobil” app from your app store before your trip! In general, you should also factor the “AST-Taxi” into your planning. With its shared-ride taxis, the NVV ensures mobility on routes that aren’t in such high demand. Instead of taking the bus, you’ll travel in regular taxis or rental cars. AST taxis also have fixed schedules—you simply need to call to book your ride (usually) at least 30 minutes before departure. Please also note that AST taxis only operate when no regular scheduled buses are running on the same route. Call-and-Ride Taxi Dispatch Center: +49 (0) 5631-5062088

Tours in the neighbourhood

Edersee Bike Trail 3 (ER3) — Along the Eder and Wesebach Rivers and through the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park

The highlights are clearly the center of Lake Edersee, with the Eder Dam and the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park.

Edersee Bike Trail 4 (ER) — Along the Eder and the Wilde rivers, passing through Bad Wildungen and along Lake Eder

The ideal connection between Bad Wildungen and Edersee.