Around our Educational Center there is a versatile outdoor area, which even little dwarfs have discovered for themselves! The tiny creatures have already been seen at our pond, on the flowering meadows, in the herb garden and among the trees.
Together with the children, we go in search of them and explore the surroundings. We use all our senses to find tracks, hear sounds, and who knows - maybe we'll even come across a gnome or two! They are always happy to help us build new houses, caves and playscapes - here the children can give free rein to their imagination and let off steam in creative design!
Contents:
Awakening understanding for the "surrounding world
Experiencing nature and the senses
To live out fantasy and play instinct
Meeting place:
«Haus der Berge» – Main entrance
Duration:
2 – 2,5 Hours
Target group:
Nursery school, 1. Class
Water is (almost) always in motion - it changes and it changes its environment. In our water lab, we experiment together and find out how the dynamics of natural watercourses shape our valleys, how water shapes our landscape and with what consequences humans intervene in these watercourses. It will be especially exciting when we try to fathom the paths of water in the mountain. Do you know why and where it disappears?
And watch out - it will also get wet when we build different flow formations ourselves. (Summer program)
In the winter program we will explore the aquatic animals that live in our mountain streams and find out how excellently they are adapted to life there.
Contents:
Water as a shaper of the landscape
Consequences of human intervention in watercourses
Ways of water in the karst of the national park
Importance of water as a resource
Meeting place:
«Haus der Berge» – Main entrance
Duration:
3,5-4 Hours
Target group:
4th grade
Many people today no longer know where the food they eat every day comes from or how it is produced and processed. We get to know plants that nature gives us on our doorstep: e.g. wild garlic or mint and lemon balm. How do they taste and what makes them so valuable for our body?! Depending on the season, we harvest our ingredients fresh from the herb garden and process them into little treats.
Contents:
Value and healing effects of native herbs
Examination of today's eating habits
Natural vs. processed foods
Environmentally conscious, i.e. regional and seasonal nutrition
Meeting place:
«Haus der Berge» – Main entrance
Duration:
3 – 4 Hours
Target group:
Nursery school to 3rd grade
Achtung:
2 groups in parallel not possible!
Soil is one of the most precious assets of mankind, because it allows plants, animals and us humans to live on the surface of the earth! We walk on it, we live on it and we grow our fruits and vegetables on it. But what does such a soil look like? How does it smell and how does it feel?
We will take a closer look at the soil and discover the creatures that live in it. We will quickly realize that there are many different types of soil. Although soil is so important, it is polluted and endangered in many places. We will find out together why and what connections play a role in this and consider what each individual can do to help the soil.
Contents:
Structure and function of the soil
Getting to know different types of soil
Importance, endangerment and protection of soil
Sensual experience
Meeting place:
«Haus der Berge» – Main entrance
Duration:
3 – 4 Hours
Target group:
4th grade
Alpine meadows in the national park are very diverse habitats that are still sustainably managed by humans today. Many rare animal and plant species find a home on the species-rich alpine meadows. We will experience how people live on the alpine pastures in a real historical alpine hut, the Lahnerkaser, in the outdoor area at the "Haus der Berge".
There we learn exciting facts about the everyday life of a dairymaid, see how the parlor and stable are furnished and which customs are connected with the alpine life in the Berchtesgadener Land. We will also learn which products are made from milk on the alpine pastures and even try out churning butter ourselves - let us surprise you.
Contents:
Life on the alp
Comparison of past and present
Traditions around the alp life
Milk processing
Meeting place:
«Haus der Berge» – Main entrance
Duration:
2 – 4 hours
Target group:
Nursery school to 4th grade
Attention:
Clothing suitable for the weather (even in summer it is very cool in the Almkaser)
Mysterious nature experiences, loving stories and fairytale creatures make this tour a very special experience for our little ones. We look for the forest gnomes and get to know their friends. If you look closely, you may discover hidden creatures of the forest here and there. In this way, we perceive the surrounding nature particularly intensively and have the opportunity to live out our enthusiasm for living nature.
Route:
In the Klausbach valley and in the nature experience area behind the information point in flat terrain, there are short walks between the actions, then back to the information point.
Contents:
Awakening understanding for the "surrounding world
Experiencing nature
To live out fantasy and play instinct
Meeting place:
National Park Information Point Hintersee
Duration:
2 – 3 Hours
Target group:
Nursery school to 1. Class
In the Wimbach Valley, we experience firsthand the immeasurable power of water that shapes and forms our landscape. After we have left the thundering waters of the Wimbachklamm behind us, we examine the small animal world of the Wimbach with various research tools. The fact that it takes specialists to cope in such an extreme habitat is experienced at the latest when you feel the water temperature on your own feet.
However, the water from the Wimbach valley is not only cold, but so clean that it serves as drinking water for the people of Berchtesgaden. So what can we do to ensure that the water remains clean locally and also worldwide?
Route:
Moderately steep climb to and through the Wimbachklamm gorge into the Wimbachtal valley, there only a slight incline, then back to the information point.
Contents:
Formation of the Wimbachklamm
Habitat mountain stream
Water cycle
Protecting water - locally and worldwide
Meeting place:
National Park Information Point Wimbachbrücke
Duration:
4 Hours
Target group:
4th grade
Costs:
Wimbachklamm
What does a tree feel like? What does earth smell like? What do our surroundings sound like? Focusing on certain senses outside in the forest and meadow is always interesting and exciting for children.
Nature, with its many colors and scents, invites us to a sensory experience. Not only animals have distinct senses, but also plants react to our touch. Together we will go on a sensory journey to the Klausbach valley, where we will smell, see, hear, taste and understand nature.
Route:
In the Klausbach valley and in the nature experience area behind the information point in flat terrain, there are short walks between the actions, then back to the information point.
Contents:
Experience nature with all senses
Seeing, hearing, smelling, feeling and tasting
Meeting place:
National Park Information Point Hintersee
Duration:
2 – 3 Hours
Target group:
Nursery school to 4th grade
The meadow habitat is a favorite play and discovery area, especially for the youngest children. There, among the tall blades of grass and colorful flowers, live many tiny meadow creatures that we would like to take a closer look at together. It's incredible how many different insects cavort here.
Together we will consider how we can promote and protect diverse, living meadows, since they are - apart from the alpine meadows at the very top of the mountains - the result of sustainable (land) management.
Route:
In the Klausbach valley in flat terrain, there are short walks between the actions.
Contents:
Experiencing nature in the meadow habitat
Animals and plants of the meadow
Biodiversity of different types of meadows
Meeting place:
National Park Information Point Hintersee
Duration:
3 – 4 Hours
Target group:
Nursery school to 2. Class
The forest is a complex ecosystem and provides an extremely diverse habitat for a wide variety of animal and plant species. It is extremely exciting to see how the numerous animals and plants, from the smallest creatures in the dead wood to the large mammals and of course the trees, are interconnected! On our hike through the Klausbach valley we want to experience and explore this diverse habitat together. We will take a closer look at the creatures of a deadwood stand and dive into the world of research ourselves.
Route:
From the information point to the Klausbach valley and back, in flat terrain
Contents:
The forest - a complex ecosystem
Wilderness in the Berchtesgaden National Park
Importance of deadwood for the forest
Discover native tree species
Meeting place:
National Park Information Point Hintersee
Duration:
3 – 4 Hours
Target group:
3. to 4th grade
Golden eagles and bearded vultures are truly "kings of the air". Despite their size, they don't need a single wing beat to glide up several hundred meters in altitude!
On a hike through the Klausbach Valley, you will learn interesting facts about the way of life and endangerment of these two impressive birds of prey, as well as information about measures to protect these impressive species. While looking over their territories, their natural feeding areas and into an eyrie wall, you will learn a lot of exciting things, e.g. also about the extraordinary and different feeding habits of both bird species.
Route:
From the National Park Information Point Hintersee to the Golden Eagle Observation Point in Klausbach Valley and back to the starting point.
Contents:
Occurrence and endangerment
Protection measures
Hunting strategies
Breeding behavior
Meeting place:
National Park Information Point Hintersee
Duration:
2 – 3 Hours
Target group:
3th to 4th grade
Requirements:
average condition, sturdy shoes, binoculars
Come to the Berchtesgaden National Park and experience one of our main valleys up close. Because there are not only lots of exciting things to discover. Here we will learn that nature also manages quite well without us. What seems chaotic to us at first, follows complex laws, because in nature everything is interconnected.
With the help of games and activities we will discover the wilderness of our main valleys and experience the national park in an age-appropriate and playful way. The holistic experience of nature in the national park is the focus of this guided tour.
Contents:
General national park topics
Fauna and flora of the National Park
Wilderness in the Berchtesgaden National Park
Cycles in nature
Duration:
depending on the route, from 3 hours (a shorter duration is only possible in Klausbach Valley!)
Target group:
4th grade
Königsee Valley
... the fjord-like Königsee valley with its shimmering green water and the fascinating view of the steep and famous Watzmannostwand.
Route:
Either on a flat circular path across the peninsula or past the information point and to the viewpoint in the Eisbach valley and back again.
Meeting place:
Boat landing stage St. Bartholomä
Costs:
Shipping Königssee
Wimbach Valley
... the wild Wimbach valley with its impressive gorge, the ice-cold mountain stream and its mighty debris flow.
Route:
On a moderately steep ascent to and through the Wimbachklamm gorge into the Wimbach valley, there only a slight ascent to the Wimbachgries or from there further, with a moderate ascent to the Wimbach castle, then, back to the information point.
Meeting place:
National Park Information Point Wimbachbrücke
Costs:
Wimbachklamm
Klausbach Valley
... the cross-border Klausbach valley with its numerous alpine pastures and the wild Mühlsturzhorns.
Route:
Either on foot to the Klausbach valley on flat paths there and back or from the 5th grade with the AlmErlebnisBus to the Hirschbichlpass and on foot on intermediate steep passages over the Bindalm and the suspension bridge past the Mühlsturzhorns back to the information point Hintersee.
Meeting place:
National Park Information Point Hintersee
Costs:
Possibly AlmErlebnisBus
Contact
Field of Environmental Education
Doktorberg 6
83471 Berchtesgaden
