Wildlife Park Brudergrund - A Place to Relax for Young and Old

Wildlife Park Brudergrund

If you're looking for a short outing of an hour or so, the Wildlife Park Brudergrund in Erbach, which first opened in 1956, is the perfect place. The nearly 14-hectare park features different types of deer, wild sheep, and wild boar in a natural environment. There are also small ponds were visitors can see ducks and other water fowl, and a variety of birds and insects native to the local environment can be seen in the surrounding forest. 

The park features a beautiful network of nature trails, informational guides and a grilling area to further enhance your visit, and there is also a feeding station at the park where visitors can purchase food for the animals. The relatively large boxes of feed quickly attract the park residents, allowing you to get a close-up view of species that usually stay hidden in the forest. This makes the park especially interesting for families with small children because these normally shy animals like to venture to the fence when they see visitors holding food packs. 

The best way to view the park is to take a walk on the circular path that runs along the animal

enclosure.  The trail includes benches, pavilions, a viewing platform and a bridge, allowing you to have a rest along the way or perhaps enjoy a picnic.  Along the trail, you'll also see information placards that give details about the animals, their habitat, insects, birds and flora that can be found in the park. 

While the park does not feature exotic animals, it still makes a great destination for a Sunday afternoon or weekday, especially for families with small children who wish to spend a few hours getting in touch with nature.  The park is open year-round and, best of all, it's free to enter. 

The Wildlife Park Brudergrund, lies just outside the town of Erbach in the direction of Unter-Mossau. From Erbach, take the B45 to Mossauerstrasse (K49), following the brown tourist signs to Wildpark. There is a car park across the K49 from Brudergrund, but take care when crossing the street.