What age is the tour suitable for?

Recommended for children ages 5 to 12 with accompaniment. Content and games are appropriately designed for their age.

How long does the tour last?

The family tour lasts about 2 hours including short breaks for drinking and observation.

What equipment is recommended?

Sturdy shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, sun or rain protection, and a filled water bottle. Strollers are only suitable to a limited extent.

Is there a participation fee?

Yes. Adults pay 5 euros, children up to 12 years participate free of charge. Payment as per the organizer's terms on-site.

Where is the meeting point?

The meeting point is the forester's house at Mariahilfberg, Auf dem Mariahilfberg 5, 92224 Amberg. Please arrive 10 minutes before the start.

What about safety and accessibility?

These are natural forest paths. Supervision responsibility lies with the parents. Accessibility is only partially available.

Families Amazed in the City Forest: Forester Tour with Games, Knowledge, Nature

Name: Forest Experience with the Forester: Children Discover the City Forest of Amberg
Start: 2026-06-11T17:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-11T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Forsthaus am Mariahilfberg

Forest Experience for Little Explorers: With the Forester Through the City Forest

Shared time in nature, children's laughter among old trees, and hands-on learning fun: In this child-friendly forest tour, the city forester guides families over the Mariahilfberg and opens their eyes to the secrets of the city forest.

Arousing Curiosity: How the Forest Lives

Right at the forester's house, children discover different tree species using all their senses: feeling the bark, comparing leaves, sorting scents. The forester explains age-appropriately why the forest is not just a forest and how different habitats provide protection for animals. This creates a learning experience that combines wonder and joy.

Reading Signs: What Do Colorful Markings Mean?

Parents and children learn how foresters make decisions: Which tree remains standing, which one is cut down for good reasons? Using real markings, families learn how sustainable forest management works and how a stable, species-rich forest grows from it.

Participate Instead of Just Watching: Games and Experiments

Short movement and perception games, small experiments on water absorption and root strength, as well as simple identification tasks keep children active. Thus, the tour connects knowledge of nature with play and strengthens motor skills, attention, and a sense of community.

Safety and Family Comfort

The route runs along easily walkable forest paths. Sturdy shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, sun or rain protection, and water bottles are sufficient. Children remain accompanied by their parents. Stroller accessibility is limited since natural paths are used.

Conclusion

A pure family experience in nature: If you want to understand the forest in a child-friendly way, learn about sustainable forestry, and at the same time enjoy a lot of movement in fresh air, you're exactly right here. Nature knowledge, play, and community make this afternoon unforgettable.