--- title: "Wisentgehege Hardehausen" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/region/excursion/poi/wisentgehege-hardehausen" description: "The Hardehausen bison enclosure is a 170-hectare game reserve in the East Westphalian town of Warburg in North Rhine-Westphalia. The bison enclosure was created in 1958 in the Schwarzbachtal valley between the districts of Scherfede and Hardehausen.There are lots of information boards along the hiking trails, making it interesting for children too.There are regular seating areas.The enclosure is open around the clock.The aim of the enclosure is to ensure the breeding of bison in particular. In addition to the mountain bison, there are also lowland bison in a separate enclosure on site. This is currently only the case at two locations in the whole of Europe. Also on site are a herd of wild horses (back-bred from the tarpan) and, with a bit of luck, white and naturally colored red deer." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3594647/3b2f1834a60e052c99afd446346ca04270c836af7507f27cba7e6fa20c759a8c/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Discover the region > Excursion > POI" --- Share Wisentgehege Hardehausen ======================== - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Zoo/wildlife park - Nature experience area - Wildlife park/wildlife reserve - Visitor centre Holzaussichtsturm im Hintergrund mit 5 Wisenten ,auf einer Wiese Vordergrund The bison enclosure is a facility of the NRW State Forestry Administration and is home to the mighty bison as well as tarpans and white deer. The enclosures have been designed to be natural and spacious, with observation platforms available to visitors. there are lots of information boards along the hiking trails, making it interesting for children too. there are regular seating areas. open around the clock. The café at the Hammerhof  is open at weekends. Ask for current opening times here. The Hardehausen bison enclosure is a 170-hectare game reserve in the East Westphalian town of Warburg in North Rhine-Westphalia. The bison enclosure was created in 1958 in the Schwarzbachtal valley between the districts of Scherfede and Hardehausen. There are lots of information boards along the hiking trails, making it interesting for children too. There are regular seating areas. The enclosure is open around the clock. The aim of the enclosure is to ensure the breeding of bison in particular. In addition to the mountain bison, there are also lowland bison in a separate enclosure on site. This is currently only the case at two locations in the whole of Europe. Also on site are a herd of wild horses (back-bred from the tarpan) and, with a bit of luck, white and naturally colored red deer. Read more Good to know ------------ Eligibility - Bad Weather Offer - for Groups - for Class - for families - for individual guests - Pet allowed - Suitable for the Elderly - Suitable for Pushchair Payment methods no entrance possible Directions & Parking facilities Park in the Hammerhof parking lot or in the Hardehausen hiking parking lot. From there, follow the signposted hiking trails. Read more More information It's a wonderful place to go for a walk. Entry is free of charge. Seating is available along the path. There is plenty for the little ones to discover, including a playground. The Hardehausen bison tower is highly recommended! Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Food & Beverage - Inn/guesthouse - Café - Café - Accomodations - Hotel - Holiday home - Inn - Place of interest - E-bike charging point - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Museum/exhibition - Tours 14.14 km - Regional hiking trail 7.34 km - Themed trail 2.59 km - Regional hiking trail Contact Walme 50 34414 Warburg - Scherfede