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Escher Déierepark - Animal Park
Where? Gaalgebierg, L-4142 Esch-sur-Alzette
A real paradise for nature lovers, just a short trip from city centre
Paradise for nature lovers
Just a stone’s throw from the city centre of Esch-sur-Alzette in Gaalgebierg is an idyllic world the whole family can enjoy. The Escher Déirepark is a breath of fresh air, a natural oasis, a little piece of heaven. Far from being a zoo, the park is home to a wide variety of animal species in their natural environment, there are no cages to be found.
There are 25 species in total and more than 150 animals to observe and interact with! The educational farm offers the opportunity for both young and old to learn about the different species and their needs. There are even several species of ancient domestic animals, such as Konik and Huzule horses and Poitou donkeys. The Heemelwee is home to animals that can be petted and can be visited on request from Monday to Friday (5 to 15 people) or freely on Tuesday from 3 to 4 o’clock in the afternoon. Escher Déirepark is a true wonderland for children, oh and did we mention that there are two playgrounds onsite... Shh!
More information about accessibility can be downloaded as a .pdf file
Practical information
- Accessible to all
Accessability
Notes on comfort:
- Barrier-free parking spaces available about 300 meters away
- Free entry
- Walk around the enclosures is about 1 km long
- Paths in the zoo are mostly easy to walk and drive on. There is a gradient of 14% over a length of 15 m
- There is a public (barrier-free) toilet
- There is a treehouse café
- Barrier-free treehouse for overnight stays
Location:
- On the outskirts of Esch-sur-Alzette, on the Gaalgebierg
- Arrival by bus possible
- Official parking available
- Two accessible parking spaces available
- 150 animals to see
Entrance / Access:
- The path from the car park to the entrance to the zoo is approx. 300 m long
- The path consists of a water-bound surface
- Entry is free
Zoo:
- Tour of the zoo is approx. 1 km long
- The information boards about the animals are prepared in 3 languages
- The communication is done exclusively via text
- The path consists of a water-bound surface
- The path is at least 200 cm wide
- The maximum gradient is 14% over a length of 15 m
- There are two playgrounds
- There are Seating and picnic facilities available
- Public barrier-free toilet available
- Accessible from the right and left
- Sink accessible from underneath
- Grab handles on both sides
- Changing table available
Treehouse:
- There are a total of 3 treehouses
- One treehouse has barrier-free facilities (Maisy)
- The rooms in the Maisy treehouse are accessible on the ground floor
- The smallest width is 83 cm
- There is a shower chair
- There are foldable grab handles on both sides
- The sink in the kitchen is accessible from underneath
Treehouse café:
- Tables in the treehouse café are accessible from underneath
- The menu is designed with a high visual contrast
Opening hours
