--- title: "Pond landscape Ostergau" url: "https://www.luzern.com/en/poi/pond-landscape-ostergau" description: "The Ostergau is a nature reserve of national importance that has been home to a remarkable diversity of species for over fifty years. After intensive peat exploitation during the First World War, the canton of Lucerne placed the area under protection in 1965. Thanks to targeted measures, rare species such as the lapwing and the newt have found a habitat here. A small network of paths leads along the fish-rich ponds, where visitors can experience the impressive flora and fauna up close." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2768374/64e20a92e638298f60f89f1885fc105176cf77db32c89cc93c79af5d0e20d5ae/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Welcome to Lucerne > Special > Destination.Data Details > poi" --- Share Pond landscape Ostergau ======================= - Nature reserve The Ostergau, a species-rich nature reserve with ponds full of fish, provides a habitat for rare animals and plants. Discover the diversity on quiet walks. The Ostergau is a nature reserve of national importance that has been home to a remarkable diversity of species for over fifty years. After intensive peat exploitation during the First World War, the canton of Lucerne placed the area under protection in 1965. Thanks to targeted measures, rare species such as the lapwing and the newt have found a habitat here. A small network of paths leads along the fish-rich ponds, where visitors can experience the impressive flora and fauna up close. Read more Good to know ------------ Directions & Parking facilities Anreise At Willisau, at the traffic circle on the bypass, follow the signs for Ostergau Parken Few parking spaces available Öffentliche Verkehrsmittel Approx. 30 minutes on foot from Willisau railroad station Read more Author Willisau Tourismus Tickets ------- View on map 29.85 km - bike tour 13.41 km - Hike 8.84 km - Hike 27.02 km - E-Bike Show more Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Nature reserve - Nature reserve - Nature reserve Contact 6130 Willisau