Facts & figures

Facts & figures

As a nature-loving hunter, the entrepreneur Adolf Braun was drawn to the idea of ​​establishing a wildlife park in the early 1970s. He acquired the Steinwasen site, where the traditional inn "Zum Steinwasen" once stood. The area offers a unique natural setting, and in earlier times, the post office was located here.

 

When planning and designing the wildlife park, Adolf Braun was supported by recognized wildlife biologists.

 

Size of the Steinwasen Park: 36 ha

 

1973

Start of construction of the wildlife park

 

1974

Opening of the wildlife park

 

1977

Construction of the "Steinwasen-Stube" inn

 

In order to increase the economic profitability but also the attractiveness of the Steinwasen Park, the entrepreneur Adolf Braun has continuously invested in the infrastructure of the park and created new attractions and sights.

 

1979

Construction of the lift and the toboggan runs

 

1989

Roofing of a toboggan run

 

1996

Start of construction of the new main building with additional adventure rides such as "Spacerunner" and "Gletscherblitz"

 

1999

Opening of the entire facility

 

2000

Opening of the Jurassic Black Forest cinema

 

2001

Construction of the vantage points, the path to the Feldberg view, redesign of the paths and the appearance

 

2001

Construction and completion of the longest adventure bridge in the world, entered in the Guinness Book of Records

 

2007/2008

Construction and completion of the white water attraction "River Splash"

 

2008

Inauguration of the adventure playground "Schneeburg Steinwasen"

 

2009

Construction of the treehouse on the rainbow trout lake, where children's birthday parties can also take place.

 

2011

Opening of the 4D cinema with special effects

 

2014

Opening of the 1km long Alpine Coaster

 

2016

Opening of the indoor playground Luxi's Kinderland

 

2017

Opening of Bunnyland

 

2018

Conversion of the 4D cinema to an XD cinema with laser guns. Opening of the children's attractions Bunnyhop and Mini Raft Ride. Opening of the aviary.

 

2024

Demolition of the existing double chairlift. Start of construction of a new gondola lift.

 

2025

Opening of the cable car – the first aerial tramway in Baden-Württemberg.

 

A key focus of Steinwasen Park is the nature experience. Various wild mammal species, a multitude of different native animal and bird species, a petting zoo, the unique forest and mountain landscape, and the lake complete the unique experience at Steinwasen Park.

Through the constant expansion of the offer and the consistent implementation of the visions and goals of its founder Adolf Braun, the Steinwasen Park will continue to be one of the outstanding highlights in the Black Forest region in the future.

 

Animals

Steinwasen Park is home to over 200 animals of 25 different species.

 

 

Rides

 

    • Coaster ride
    • Steinwasen cable car – the first cable car in Baden-Württemberg
    • two summer toboggan runs (each 800m, one of which is covered)
    • River Splash – the fascinating whitewater attraction
    •  Mini raft ride
    • Bunny hop
    • Space Runner (Indoor)
    • Glacier Blitz (Indoor)
    • XD Dark Ride (Indoor)

 

experience

 

    • Adventure suspension bridge (218m long, at a height of 30m)
    • ice world
    • Children's cinema
    • Back farm chapel
    • Children's playground with various play equipment
    • Wonderful walking and hiking trails
    • Action and show stage "Steinwasen stage"
    • Panorama room (event room)
    • Castle theme playground "Schneeburg Steinwasen"

 

Gastronomy

 

    • Restaurant Steinwasen-Stube
    • Kiosk Holderschlag
    • Steinwasen Park snack bar

 

Parking

Free parking is available on our premises.