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
Auf leisen Pfoten – Bildvortrag
Biberburg
Auenweg 1, 5042 Hirschthal
Projection et conférences autour du lynx
L’archipel
Rue de l'Industrie 47, 1950 Sion Valais
Besuch bei Luchs, Wolf und Co.
Tierpark Langenberg
Gruppentreffpunkt vis-à -vis Bärenanlage, 8135 Langnau am Albis, Switzerland
Documentaire et échanges autour du lynx
WWF Lausanne
Avenue Dickens 6, 1006 Lausanne Vaud
Tag des Luchses im Tierpark Dahlhölzli
Tierpark Dahlhölzli
Tierparkweg 1, 3005 Bern
Luchs-Exkursion
Bushaltestelle Dorfplatz
5112 Thalheim AG, 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.
