Dogs must be kept on a lead throughout the national park.
Dogs can also be kept on a lead during guided tours. Excluded are night hikes and animal observations!
Dining
Thayatal National Park Café-Restaurant in the National Park House
Refreshment stops in Hardegg and Waschbach
Equipment list and things to know for your hike
Good footwear
Weatherproof clothing - a rain jacket can also be used to sit on, for example at one of the beautiful lookouts when the sun is shining. There is hardly any mobile phone reception in the national park. Don't forget your camera, binoculars, etc.
Trail rule: Please stay on the trails!
Information about hiking trails, nature area offers and events is available at the information point in the National Park House, in the "Nature Stories” exhibition and on our website. We wish you a wonderful stay and a great time observing nature!
How do I behave in the "living room” of robins, eagle owls, praying mantis and friends?
Trail rule in the national park
Please stay on the marked hiking trails and observe the ban on cycling there.
Even if it seems tempting, navigating the Thaya by boat is not permitted.
Permitted is
hiking on all marked hiking trails.
going out and about with a dog on a lead
cycling on marked cycle paths
taking away beautiful memories.
Prohibited is
leaving the marked hiking trails
starting a fire, camping or spending the night under the stars
picking, collecting or disturbing plants, mushrooms and animals, and leaving litter behind
flying drones on national park land.
The motto in the national park is: "I leave nothing behind and take nothing with me”. If we all respect nature, we all get more out of it. We wish you a wonderful time in the Thayatal!
Notes on accessibility
National Park House
Accessible on foot or by vehicle
Sanitary facilities accessible on foot or by vehicle
Disabled toilet with emergency call system
Signage partly in Braille or raised lettering
Assistance dogs allowed.
"Nature Stories"exhibition
Accessible on foot or by vehicle
Reduced admission price to the exhibition for people with disabilities; free admission for carers Please show your disability pass at the ticket office.
European wildcat enclosure & show feeding
Frieda & Carlo can be observed comfortably through large windows from the National Park House.
Nature adventure world
Some areas freely accessibly, wheelchair-accessible paths (partially gravelled), ramps and rest areas
Hennerweg hiking trail
The 1.8 km long theme trail is partly accessible and is designed according to the two senses principle. The path is suitable for prams and wheelchairs, but is not asphalted and includes a slight incline. You will find a detailed description under Hiking and Cycling Trails.
Parking
Marked disabled parking spaces at the entrance to the National Park House
