Nature park Hochmoor Schrems - UnterWasserReich

Individual visitors do not need to book tickets in advance. It is not possible to reserve seats for the otter feeding times and live microscope shows.

The Himmelsleiter observation tower and the nature park's hiking trails are accessible free of charge and can also be visited outside the opening hours of the UnterWasserReich.

Our otter feeding times are daily at 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.

 (2026 season: 28 March to 1 November)

The UnterWasserReich visitor centre is home to Otto and Lotti, a pair of otters, and two swamp turtles. You can observe a variety of native fish in the aquariums. With a little luck, you may also spot dragonflies, butterflies and amphibians in the water garden and nature park.

Numerous plants also thrive in the nature park and water garden: sundew, cotton grass, marsh tea and sphagnum moss are among the special species.

In case of inclement weather, please bring appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear. The otter feeding takes place outdoors. The hiking trails do not have any significant inclines, but may be muddy when it rains.

Right next to the UnterWasserReich is the Schrems moor baths, where you can bathe in moor water free of charge. (Showers and changing rooms available)

Our café with its pond terrace offers a menu of hot and cold dishes, pastries, coffee and cold drinks from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

There is a large car park directly at the UnterWasserReich.

The nature park is accessible to the Himmelsleiter viewing platform. 

Im UnterWasserReich sind Hunde nur im Cafébereich erlaubt, nicht in der Ausstellung und im Wassergarten. Im Naturpark sind Hunde gerne an der Leine erlaubt.