When? Sunday, September 20, 11 a.m.

Where? Entrance to the Wildkatzenscheune in Hütscheroda

What? Adventure in the Enchanted Forest. Children explore the beech forest wilderness. This guided tour for children is dedicated to the 15th anniversary of the five German UNESCO World Heritage beech forests. On a child-friendly tour, young nature explorers discover the unique features of the beech forest. They hear exciting stories about animals, plants, and the secrets of the forest. In the process, they learn why these forests have been recognized worldwide as unique for the past 15 years.

When? Saturday, December 5, 10 a.m. 

Where? Harsberg National Park Information Center

What? At Research Day in Hainich National Park, we invite all nature enthusiasts to get up close and personal with the soil ecosystem of the beech forest in the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site and to gain a solid understanding of its formation and fundamental characteristics. Beneath the dense canopy of the World Natural Heritage beech forests in the Hainich, we will explore the processes of soil formation, the characteristics of forest soils, and their close connection to the region’s landscape history. In addition, we will conduct small experiments that practically illustrate key soil functions such as water storage, nutrient cycling, and habitat function, and highlight the special importance of soil diversity in the beech forest.