The Pfänder: A Paradise for Families and Children
Spectacular ride in the panoramic cabin, large playground with a bungee trampoline, exciting GPS detective tour “The Missing Animals” with wildlife park ranger Flo and “The Mysterious Book,” Alpine Wildlife Park with a giant forest slide and small animal enclosure. Winter highlight: Sledding!
- All ages —especially families
- Audiobook adventures —”The Missing Animals” and “The Mysterious Book”
- Children’s and youth groups —perfect for group activities
- Mountain backdrop wall —reflects the visible mountain panorama
- 10 game boxes —with rotating game cards
- Educational content —learn about the mountains, animals, and plants in a fun way
Highlights for Families & More
The ride itself is a thrill
In the spacious panoramic cabins with extra-tall windows, even the youngest passengers can experience up close how the Lake of Constance—with its ships and boats, the bustling city life, and the impressive mountain scenery—unfolds below them. There’s so much to discover and marvel at starting from the ascent!
Playground at the Mountain Station
A large playground features a spectacular slide, the action-packed bungee trampoline (open in the summer when the weather is nice), various climbing structures for all levels of risk-takers, and the incredibly popular basket swing, which puts a big smile on every child’s face!
Audio Drama Adventure Tours
The exciting GPS detective tours “The Missing Animals” for children ages 8 and up and “The Mysterious Book” for children ages 11 and up are real adventures! 90 minutes packed with puzzles and challenges, accompanied by wildlife park rangers Flo or Leni. The free Locandy app is available in the Play Store and App Store; the treasure map and booklet are available for free at the ticket counters or as a download.
A small reward awaits all brave treasure hunters at the end! And at the end of the season, the most successful players will also receive a prize.
Tip: It’s even more fun in teams of two or three!
Wildlife Park Action
The giant forest slide at the Alpine Wildlife Park is an absolute must-see! In the small animal enclosure, kids can pet dwarf goats and rabbits, and while on the loop they can observe native wildlife like ibex, wild boars, mouflons, deer, and marmots up close. The tricky nature quiz turns their newly acquired knowledge into an exciting game!
Rotating Puzzle
The interactive mountain-themed wall display, featuring 10 built-in game panels and triple-rotating game cards, makes learning about the fascinating world of mountains, animals, and plants a breeze for kids. Here, knowledge is imparted in a playful and fun way!
Winter Magic
When the snow falls, the fun really begins! The groomed sledding hill at Gasthaus Pfänderdohle (Inn) offers pure winter fun, while parents can relax on the warm terrace and watch the cheerful activity below. A perfect winter getaway!
So much to discover!
Panoramic Cabin Ride
- Large panoramic cabins —with floor-to-ceiling windows
- Spectacular views —the Lake of Constance with boats, the Swiss Alps, and the Pfänder hillside with its spectacular villas
Playground at the mountain station
- Large Slide —popular main attraction
- Bungee Trampoline —open in the summer from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. when the weather is nice
- Climbing frames —various climbing options
- See-saws —for younger children
- Basket swing —fun guaranteed
GPS Detective Tours
- Interactive Outdoor Detective Tours – With Wildlife Park Rangers Flo or Leni
- “The Missing Animals” for children ages 8 and up
- “The Mysterious Book” for children ages 11 and up
- Locandy app – Free for Android and iOS
- Free treasure map or booklet – Available at ticket counters or as a download
Alpine Wildlife Park
- Small Animal Enclosure —pygmy goats and rabbits
- Native wildlife —ibex, wild boars, mouflons, deer, marmots
- Forest Slide —a special highlight
- Nature quiz —questions about the wildlife park’s flora and fauna
Educational Attractions
- Mountain Panorama —explains the view
- Rotating Puzzle —with 3-way rotating game cards
- Educational Experience —learn about the mountains, animals, and plants in a fun way on the wildlife park loop
Winter Activities
- Toboggan Run —groomed near the Pfänderdohle Inn
- Pfänderdohle Inn – with a sun terrace right next to the toboggan run
- Winter hiking (trails not groomed)
Target Audience
- All age groups—especially families
- School classes—ideal for field trips
- Children’s and youth groups—perfect for group activities