On the trail of Europe's largest wild cat
On the trail of Europe's largest wild cat
On 11 June 2026, we will be celebrating the secret king of our forests.
Join us on a journey into the life of the lynx – with exciting activities, information on species conservation, and opportunities for people of all ages to get involved on and around the International Lynx Day. Discover why the lynx holds such special significance in Switzerland, what threats it faces today, and why its protection is so important.
Events & Activities
Exkursion – Das geheime Leben vom Luchs
Bushaltestelle
Mühlrüti, Hulftegg, 9613 Mosnang, Switzerland
Tag des Luchses im Brauchtumsmuseum Urnäsch
Brauchtumsmuseum Urnäsch
Dorfplatz 6, 9107 Urnäsch, Switzerland
Abendführung #1: Tag des Luchses
Haupteingang Natur- und Tierpark Goldau
Parkstrasse 42, 6410 Goldau
Abendführung #2: Tag des Luchses
Haupteingang Natur- und Tierpark Goldau
Parkstrasse 42, 6410 Goldau
Luchs-Exkursion
Bushaltestelle Dorfplatz
5112 Thalheim AG, Switzerland
Besuch bei Luchs, Wolf und Co.
Tierpark Langenberg
Gruppentreffpunkt vis-à-vis Bärenanlage, 8135 Langnau am Albis, Switzerland
Lynx in Switzerland
Although population numbers are rising sharply, the lynx is endangered in Switzerland. Genetic impoverishment means that its long-term survival is not guaranteed. Find out why the lynx is so important for our forests and what it takes to keep lynxes healthy in Switzerland.
