The Thurauen Nature Centre

General Description

Welcome to the Thurauen Nature Centre—the gateway to the largest alluvial landscape on the Swiss plateau! Learn about the Thurauen and their renaturation, explore the reserve's most scenic spots with them, or discover this unique alluvial landscape through our exhibition. Also, the nature center provides a range of engaging and educational activities for the whole family, with a special focus on children. The interactive exhibition and adventure trail are designed for kids aged 3 and up. Additionally, swimming in the Rhine and Thur rivers is available. Furthermore, you can also plan your child's birthday at the nature center, making it a memorable event! At the shop/kiosk of the Rübis & Stübis restaurant next to the nature center, you can purchase provisions, snacks, and ice creams. 

Activities

Thurauen Nature Centre offers : 

• BiodiversiThurauen : Immerse yourself in a vibrant floodplain landscape, explore the most picturesque areas of the Thurauen, and learn about the changes brought about by the renaturation efforts,

• Climate change : We will investigate the impact of human-induced climate change on the Thurauen and explore how intact ecosystems help address these effects,

• Nature center compact : Inside the exhibition, you'll gain an overview of the Thur’s renaturation efforts, while the adventure trail will guide you through the flora and fauna of the floodplain forest,

• BiodiversiThurauen by bike : Discover the most beautiful corners of the Thurauen by bike and find out what has already changed as a result of the renaturation,

• Winter strategies : Discover traces of winter-active animals and learn about their different winter strategies,

• For schools: 24h-Thurauen : Spend 24 hours in the Thurauen with grades 4 through 6: explore the floodplain forest at night, investigate pond animals, and camp out in a tent,

• For schools: Working as climate researchers : By observing, exploring, and measuring our environment, we seek to find answers to questions and develop solutions for the future,

• For schools: At night with the beavers : Experience dusk in the beaver's habitat, where, with a bit of luck, we might catch a glimpse of these elusive rodents or other nocturnal animals,

• Flaach swimming pool : The swimming pool in the community of Flaach is situated adjacent to the Thurauen Nature Centre.