Waldhusche, Hinterhermsdorf
The 66-hectare exhibition and adventure area near Hinterhermsdorf offers open-air lessons on forest history. Here, children and adults can explore stations dedicated to historical forestry work, ecological forest development, and modern concepts for the future of forestry.
Four themed trails wind through the grounds, connecting technical installations from traditional forestry with interactive elements and nature stations. Many hands-on activities invite visitors to actively explore the forest. The grounds offer varied and educational nature experiences, especially for families with children.
Two information points operated by the Saxon Switzerland National Park round out the offerings: the Beizehaus and the Blockscheune, both featuring exhibits on regional forest history. The Waldhusche is open to the public and is ideal for a half-day excursion to the Hintere Sächsische Schweiz.
Good to know
Openings
- The site is freely accessible at all times.
Please note: The Waldhusche is located in the National Park. This means that only marked paths may be used in the core zone! Fines may be imposed for non-compliance. Price info
- free of charge
Eligibility
for Groups
Pet allowed
Payment methods
- Entrance Free
Accessibility
- Saxony Barrier-FreeAccessibility Information
The trails not only pass by small and (spatially) large information and interactive stations that invite visitors to explore and participate, but also offer the opportunity to visit the National Park Administration’s two accessible information centers "Beizehaus" and “Blockscheune” to learn more about forest management in the national park region. Unfortunately, a few short, steep (!) (some < 10%) sections of the trail—especially around the large, centrally located meadow—mean that these routes in the overview map are not marked as wheelchair-accessible.
However, with sufficient assistance from helpers, the tour shown here on the map can also be enjoyed by wheelchair users; however, you should always expect rocky terrain on the designated wheelchair-accessible hiking trails. In addition, there is a very well-equipped accessible restroom in an adjacent building right next to the Beizehaus, which is accessible via EuroKey.Entrance to the facility / paths within the facilityDoor width min. 70 cm
Entrance with max. one step or ramp
Accessible toiletDoor width min. 90 cm
Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp
Movement area in front of toilet bowl min. 150x150 cm
Area left or right of the toilet bowl min. 90 cm
Hinged hand rails at the side of the toilet bowl provided
Family vacation
Author
Tourismusverband Sächsische Schweiz e.V.
Madlen RoggeOrganization
Tourismusverband Sächsische Schweiz e.V.
License (master data)
Madlen Rogge Tourismusverband Sächsische Schweiz e.V.
