Wildpark
- Visit: 4h 30m
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Why go
- Red deer, ibex, chamois and marmots: the four mammal species that live in the park
- The two snowy owls, which turn almost entirely white as adult males age
- The stag Rudolph, whose antlers regrow by one to two centimetres a day
What's in season
- NowNov – MayMarmots hibernate in their burrow from November until spring, living on their fat reserves.
- AprIbex kids were born in April: two twins on 17 April and another kid on 24 April.
- AugThree young alpine marmots were handed over to another park in early August.
With kids
- Pushchairs and wheelchairs can reach the enclosures and aviaries.
- Animals can be watched and photographed without being disturbed.
- Entry is free of charge, so there is no children's price.
Know before you go
- Open 24 hours a day, every day of the week.
- Dogs are allowed in the park when kept on a leash.
- Feed the animals only with the food cubes from the boxes on site.
- The road is closed to traffic from the Lindenhof onwards.
Tips for your visit
- The animals like being watched and photographed undisturbed, so take your time at each enclosure.
- Plan about four and a half hours, which is the suggested length of a visit.
Best time to visit
- The park is open all year and at any hour, so the season and the time of day are up to you.
- Marmots hibernate in their burrows from November until spring, so they are not seen outside then.
- Ibex kids were born in April this year, and twin kids were among them.
What it costs
- Entry
- Free Open all year, free of charge.
Facilities
- Food cube boxes for feeding the animals The boxes are on site, and the food cubes in them are the only food visitors should give the animals.
Shorts
History
Its animals first served the students as living models for their carving work.
- 1896Founded on the initiative of a carving school in Brienz. Its animals served the students as living models.
- 2024Six of the eight ibex caught and released in the Huetstock hunting district came from the park.
- TodayRun by the Wildpark Verein Brienz association, with about 700 members helping with the work.
Accessibility
- Enclosures and aviaries reachable by pram or wheelchair Enclosures and aviaries can be reached with a pushchair or wheelchair.
Sources: Wildpark Brienz - Wikipedia · Wildpark Brienz - Wildpark Verein Brienz · Anreise - Wildpark Verein Brienz · checked 5 Nov 2026
- Website
- wildparkbrienz.ch/
Questions and answers
Is Wildpark in Schwanden bei Brienz free to visit?
Yes, entry is free of charge, and the park is open all year.
How long does a visit to Wildpark in Schwanden bei Brienz take?
The suggested length of a visit is about four and a half hours.
What are the opening hours of Wildpark in Schwanden bei Brienz?
The park is open 24 hours a day, every day of the week.
How do I walk to Wildpark from Brienz station?
A forest path of 500 metres from the main road climbs 100 metres from the station. The road route is 1.4 km with the same 100 metres of height gain, and it is closed to traffic from the Lindenhof onwards.
Can I bring children to Wildpark in Schwanden bei Brienz?
Yes, entry is free of charge, and pushchairs and wheelchairs can reach the enclosures and aviaries.
Can I bring my dog to Wildpark in Schwanden bei Brienz?
Yes, dogs are allowed in the park when they are kept on a leash.
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