Návštěvnické centrum Kvilda – jeleni

Location: Kvilda 55, 384 93 · South Bohemia

Category: nature visitor centre

Unique visitor centre focused on the life cycle of deer and Šumava nature. Deer and roe deer enclosures, interactive exhibition and nature trails. Ideal for school trips combined with a visit to Šumava.

Why visit this place?

• The Šumava National Park visitor centre in Kvilda focuses on deer and on the Eurasian lynx.
• Outdoors there are deer and lynx enclosures; the deer enclosure of about 9 hectares can only be walked through with a guide.
• The grounds include a deer enclosure of roughly 9 hectares and a Eurasian lynx enclosure; the deer enclosure can be walked through with a guide.
• Beyond the enclosures runs an educational trail about the tracks of deer and wild boar; the whole loop is accessible to visitors with limited mobility.
• Besides the tour there are hands-on workshops, so children get to make something themselves.
• Allow roughly two hours; the programme is aimed at every age group from preschool to secondary school.

Verified against: cs.wikipedia.org, npsumava.cz

Practical information

• Opening hours: Mar–Oct daily 9:00–17:00
• Typical visit: 120 min
• Admission: free
• Suitable for: preschool (3–6), primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Programme for primary schools on the life of deer, the ecology of Šumava and nature conservation in Šumava National Park. Tour of the deer enclosure.

Official website: https://www.npsumava.cz/vylet/navstevnicke-centrum-kvilda/

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