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description: "Here, visitors discover the local bird world and learn interesting facts about the birds, their behaviour and their habitats. Welcome to the earthen building of the Bird Observatory Visitor Centre, a pioneering architectural ecological achievement - awarded the European Museum Award EMYA 2017 for sustainability. Here you can experience the world of birds in many different ways: Survival - the interactive experience exhibition where you become a bird yourself. Singfonie - the mechanical theatre on the theme of bird calls Bird show - the film journey through the Swiss bird world Garden and aviaries - the nature garden on the shore of Lake Sempach with two aviaries Coffee corner and shop Exclusive evening visits are also available for groups on request. Ask about our special offers for school classes."
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Swiss Ornithological Institute Visitor Centre
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- Nature reserve
- Exhibition
- Museum

The Swiss Ornithological Institute in Sempach is the well-known centre of excellence for ornithology and bird conservation in Switzerland and a popular destination for excursions. 

 Here, visitors discover the local bird world and learn interesting facts about the birds, their behaviour and their habitats.

Welcome to the earthen building of the Bird Observatory Visitor Centre, a pioneering architectural ecological achievement - awarded the European Museum Award EMYA 2017 for sustainability. Here you can experience the world of birds in many different ways:

- Survival - the interactive experience exhibition where you become a bird yourself.
- Singfonie - the mechanical theatre on the theme of bird calls
- Bird show - the film journey through the Swiss bird world
- Garden and aviaries - the nature garden on the shore of Lake Sempach with two aviaries
- Coffee corner and shop

Exclusive evening visits are also available for groups on request. Ask about our special offers for school classes.

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Companies at Level II commit to sustainable management and ongoing advancement in matters of sustainability. In addition, these companies hold a recognized certification at this level.

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Openings

Dienstag bis Sonntag
10 bis 17 Uhr
Montag
geschlossen
letzter Einlass
16 Uhr

Dayoff: Monday

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Price info

Erwachsene ab 16 Jahren CHF 18
AHV CHF 15
Studenten, Lehrlinge, IV (mit Ausweis) CHF 12
Freund/Freundin der Vogelwarte10% Rabatt im Vogelwarte Shop CHF 12
Kinder 6-15 Jahre CHF 5
Kinder unter 6 Jahren gratis
Familieneintritt 2 Erwachsene (2-5 Kinder) CHF 42
Familieneintritt 1 Erwachsene/-r (2-5 Kinder) CHF 25
Gruppenab 10 zahlenden Eintritten 10%

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Directions &amp; Parking facilities

Anreise
Zu Fuss oder mit dem Velo erreichbar. ÖV-Haltestelle Sempach Stadt, Vogelwarte. 

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Contact person

Christine Jutz

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    - Museum
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    - Nature reserve
- Tours
    
    38.40 km
    
    
    - bike tour
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    7.99 km
    
    
    - Jogging
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    17.02 km
    
    
    - Jogging

Contact

**Besucherzentrum Schweizerische Vogelwarte Sempach**

Luzernerstrasse 6

6204 Sempach