--- title: Waldschule in Esternberg url: "https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/170818/waldschule-in-esternberg.html" description: "The forest school in Esternberg ..... is interesting at any time of year!On the approximately 3 km long forest tour near the village of Vollmannsdorf in Reisdorf, visitors can learn a lot about the forest and its inhabitants on numerous boards.Since the beginning of September 2018, the municipality of Esternberg has been offering a new attraction for family and school excursions, hiking days and project weeks - the Esternberg Forest School.The forest school was founded in 1994 by the then headmaster of the primary school, Hans Schererbauer, and was also awarded the Upper Austrian Environmental Protection Prize at the time. After the signposting of the individual tree species became somewhat outdated over time, a dedicated project team was formed in 2017 on the initiative of the municipality of Esternberg, which not only renewed the signposting of the trees, but also expanded the forest school with many new attractions and knowledge stations. The \"new Esternberg Forest School\" has been open to the public since September 2018.This offer is primarily aimed at all schools and kindergartens that want to give their children a \"hands-on\" biology lesson and teach them about the importance of the forest in all its facets. Of course, the Forest School is also highly recommended as a programme item for a family outing.The forest school is accessible at all times and free of charge." date: 2015-07-24 modified: 2026-03-05 --- # Waldschule in Esternberg Waldschule in Esternberg ========================== Esternberg, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/199781/CF12636CBF8FC8806280BA607949573A9C44FEE8F5DB6E76D0E1E62D9C98E041/waldschule-in-reisdorf.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/199782/02F6DEEA6C5A97133A63D626D3339D8B45E1B6E74EC888B6EFC5F113092D3D48/waldschule-duft-des-waldes.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/199783/D60173599D49BEAFD73F042A01770F5115307B5E13924BE08AB1DC362193EE4A/waldschule-insektenhotel.jpg) © Open copyright © Johann Schererbauer, Esternberg Close copyright [ ![Forest school in Esternberg in Esternberg: Green, wooded hill with a few benches and logs on it. The ground is covered with leaves and a sunny path can be seen between the trees. A quiet, peaceful forest scene.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/199781/CF12636CBF8FC8806280BA607949573A9C44FEE8F5DB6E76D0E1E62D9C98E041/waldschule-in-reisdorf.jpg "© Johann Schererbauer, Esternberg") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/199781/CF12636CBF8FC8806280BA607949573A9C44FEE8F5DB6E76D0E1E62D9C98E041/waldschule-in-reisdorf.jpg) © Open copyright © Gemeinde Esternberg Close copyright [ ![Forest school in Esternberg in Esternberg: An information board in the forest with illustrations and text shows various details about the forest. A woman looks at the board attentively.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/199782/02F6DEEA6C5A97133A63D626D3339D8B45E1B6E74EC888B6EFC5F113092D3D48/waldschule-duft-des-waldes.jpg "© Gemeinde Esternberg") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/199782/02F6DEEA6C5A97133A63D626D3339D8B45E1B6E74EC888B6EFC5F113092D3D48/waldschule-duft-des-waldes.jpg) © Open copyright © Gemeinde Esternberg Close copyright [ ![Forest school in Esternberg in Esternberg: A wooden construction with various compartments that provides hiding places for insects and other small animals. It is set up in a forest environment and appears to be intended as a shelter or living space for animals.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/199783/D60173599D49BEAFD73F042A01770F5115307B5E13924BE08AB1DC362193EE4A/waldschule-insektenhotel.jpg "© Gemeinde Esternberg") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/199783/D60173599D49BEAFD73F042A01770F5115307B5E13924BE08AB1DC362193EE4A/waldschule-insektenhotel.jpg) © Open copyright © Gemeinde Esternberg Close copyright [ ![Forest school in Esternberg in Esternberg: In the centre of the picture is a wooden frame to which a large, round, yellow plate is attached. Underneath is a meadow with green grass. The frame stands in a wooded setting with tall trees.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/199784/0D50A0C485442DE5AF50FB5F2F9ACEF853EBDD4B64402511CA9F6724BE1F84D1/waldschule-baumscheibe.jpg "© Gemeinde Esternberg") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/199784/0D50A0C485442DE5AF50FB5F2F9ACEF853EBDD4B64402511CA9F6724BE1F84D1/waldschule-baumscheibe.jpg) © Open copyright © Gemeinde Esternberg Close copyright [ ![Forest school in Esternberg in Esternberg: A hill surrounded by trees in a wooded area. An information sign is visible, which seems to provide information about the hill. Remains or structures are recognisable on the hill, probably of historical origin.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/199785/E4EF7857DFE0AF22FB3700752CCC1DBD6981B6C1CBD2EFDE8A4F3BA99AF14970/waldschule-ameisenhaufen.jpg "© Gemeinde Esternberg") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/199785/E4EF7857DFE0AF22FB3700752CCC1DBD6981B6C1CBD2EFDE8A4F3BA99AF14970/waldschule-ameisenhaufen.jpg) © Open copyright © Gemeinde Esternberg Close copyright [ ![Forest school in Esternberg in Esternberg: A forest path surrounded by tall trees. A simple bed lies on the ground, partly overgrown with vegetation.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/199786/A429FE195DBD75D2851ABABA23C74E117F4C83CDD69AD770D7065EA38C1623A8/waldschule-barfussweg.jpg "© Gemeinde Esternberg") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/199786/A429FE195DBD75D2851ABABA23C74E117F4C83CDD69AD770D7065EA38C1623A8/waldschule-barfussweg.jpg) © Open copyright © Gemeinde Esternberg Close copyright [ ![Forest school in Esternberg in Esternberg: A naturalistic setting in a wooded area. A wooden walkway leads through the area, which is surrounded by trees and covered in foliage. Further trees and sparse undergrowth can be recognised in the distance. The picture conveys a calm, natural atmosphere.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/199787/E8F478DDDC6D9CCD820A19C7EDE573FE56472F0D530AD7E6F818E21901655C50/waldschule-relaxliege.jpg "© Gemeinde Esternberg") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/199787/E8F478DDDC6D9CCD820A19C7EDE573FE56472F0D530AD7E6F818E21901655C50/waldschule-relaxliege.jpg) © Open copyright © Gemeinde Esternberg Close copyright [ ![Forest school in Esternberg in Esternberg: A wooden structure with a rectangular frame and vertical poles that look like a kind of rack. Underneath is a floor covered with twigs and pieces of wood in a wooded setting.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/199788/C75934456838081D52816F886F1CA459F44C78C9D22232CBF5CF7FE4EFAB0069/waldschule-waldxylophon.jpg "© Gemeinde Esternberg") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/199788/C75934456838081D52816F886F1CA459F44C78C9D22232CBF5CF7FE4EFAB0069/waldschule-waldxylophon.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Reisdorf 4092 Esternberg [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Reisdorf%2C%204092%20Esternberg "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Reisdorf%2C%204092%20Esternberg "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=48.53738040980511&lon=13.61915874585975&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-osm-summer-original&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) The forest school in Esternberg ..... is interesting at any time of year! On the approximately 3 km long forest tour near the village of Vollmannsdorf in Reisdorf, visitors can learn a lot about the forest and its inhabitants on numerous boards. Since the beginning of September 2018, the municipality of Esternberg has been offering a new attraction for family and school excursions, hiking days and project weeks - the Esternberg Forest School. The forest school was founded in 1994 by the then headmaster of the primary school, Hans Schererbauer, and was also awarded the Upper Austrian Environmental Protection Prize at the time. After the signposting of the individual tree species became somewhat outdated over time, a dedicated project team was formed in 2017 on the initiative of the municipality of Esternberg, which not only renewed the signposting of the trees, but also expanded the forest school with many new attractions and knowledge stations. The "new Esternberg Forest School" has been open to the public since September 2018. This offer is primarily aimed at all schools and kindergartens that want to give their children a "hands-on" biology lesson and teach them about the importance of the forest in all its facets. Of course, the Forest School is also highly recommended as a programme item for a family outing. The forest school is accessible at all times and free of charge. Tips for the tour: Start the hike at the welcome board: the bird cherry, the scent of Douglas fir, horse chestnut, hazel, a mound of pumpkins or nettles covered with voracious black caterpillars greet you. New nature is growing in many small areas of forest that were once plagued by storms, with marvellous mosses and tiny ferns growing very close to the path, berries and mushrooms tempting you to pick them, little frogs hopping around and woodpeckers drumming holes in the trees. The leaves, needles, cones and bark of the trees invite you to compare them and, with a magnifying glass, you can discover exceptionally rich animal life in old tree stumps! . In the magnificent mixed forest, visitors are particularly fascinated by the beech trees, which are over 100 years old. Take a look up at the tall larch, search for old oaks and even younger lime trees, birches and hornbeams. Beech cankers or Chinese beards, woodpecker holes and other serious tree injuries are easy to spot. In the "forest dome" you feel like you are in a cathedral. This idyllic spot with a few benches invites you and your companions to linger or take a short break. A narrow path leads us back out to the edge of the forest and we return to the starting point. We are accompanied by the snowball bush, weeping cherry, numerous alders, lime trees, willow, rowan and large oaks. In 1994, the forest school won the environmental protection prize of the province of Upper Austria. in 1994. For further information or guided tours, please contact the Esternberg municipal office. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Waldschule in Esternberg** Reisdorf 4092 Esternberg Phone +43 7714 6655Show no. 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