Wildpark Bruderhaus
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Wildpark Bruderhaus is a wildlife park in Eschenberg forest, south of Winterthur, in the Heiligberg quarter. Its enclosures house lynxes, wolves, bison, deer and Przewalski horses.
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Why go
- Wild horse, Vietnamese sika deer and bison reintroduction projects
- Sand lizards and grass snakes in the reptile and snake terrarium, added in 2021
- The forest education trail and geology trail along Wildparkstrasse
Don't miss
- Modern lynx enclosureThe modern enclosure replaced its predecessor in 1999.Lynx enclosure
- Wolf enclosureThe enclosure was inaugurated on 23 August 2008.Wolf enclosure
- Bison enclosureA pair of bison arrived from Tierpark Langenberg when it opened in 1977.Bison enclosure
- Przewalski horses and mouflonsThe two share an enclosure.Shared enclosure
With kids
- The Windelwanderweg children’s adventure trail lies south of the park.
- A bird education trail is also at the park.
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History
The Bruderhaus building became a forest house in 1818. The park began with animal enclosures in 1890.
- 1818A forest house replaced the Bruderhaus hermitage; the first city forester lived there until 1830.
- 1838A tavern opened in the forest house, and a drinking hall was built on the former chapel foundation.
- 1890The Wildparkverein founded the park and built its first animal enclosures.
- 1891Red and fallow deer entered the enclosures.
- 1945The grounds were reduced because the enclosures were in poor condition.
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- 1946–1952The city forestry administration took over upkeep in 1946 and full operation in 1952.
- 1972A public vote rejected a planned expansion.
- 1991For its centenary, the park built a wild horse enclosure and joined a Przewalski horse breeding programme.
How to get there
- 30 minBusTake bus 4 from Archstrasse/HB to Breite, then walk about 30 minutes on marked forest trails to the park.
- CarReach the park via Tösstalstrasse and Neubrechtenstrasse. Bruderhausstrasse is accessible outside bus operating hours.
- ParkingA limited number of parking spaces are available by the park.
Accessibility
- Gravelled main paths Wheelchair accessible; some stretches have slopes.
- Narrow wood-chip side paths Many are unsuitable for wheelchairs.
Sources: Wildpark Bruderhaus - Wikipedia · Wildpark Bruderhaus | Stadt Winterthur · checked 10 Oct 2026
Where
Bruderhausstrasse 1, Winterthur, 8400
- Phone
- +41 52 267 57 22
Plan from here: Evening walk →
Questions and answers
What is the phone number for Wildpark Bruderhaus?
+41 52 267 57 22.
Where are the red deer and wild boar enclosures planned to move at Wildpark Bruderhaus?
They are planned to move north, beside the wolf and Przewalski horse enclosures.
What will happen to the current deer and boar enclosure areas at Wildpark Bruderhaus?
The enclosures are planned for removal, and their areas will be reforested.
What changes are planned for Hinterer Chrebsbach at Wildpark Bruderhaus?
The stream through the existing enclosures is planned for restoration and ecological improvement.
What is in the three-storey building at Wildpark Bruderhaus?
It contains animal-care workspaces and the Kompanima nature and animal-protection centre.
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