Panarbora treetop walkway

This impressive 40-meter-high observation tower offers a unique view of the Bergisches Land region's natural landscape and diverse cultures. "Panarbora" is the ideal combination of nature experiences and exceptional accommodations, and is located on the edge of the Bergisches Land Nature Park.
The African, South American, or Asian villages manage to convey the feeling of being in a different culture.
Have you always wanted to spend the night in a treehouse? Here you can!
 
The adventure playground, sensory trail, barbecue hut, beach volleyball court, and plenty of space to relax ensure a well-rounded experience. The treetop walkway, including the observation tower, is 1.635 meters long and runs completely barrier-free through the treetops.
Six interactive stations offer exciting insights into the world of flora and fauna, some even in an interactive way.
You have a choice at the restaurant! Several dishes are freshly prepared here daily.
In addition, the Panarbora team regularly offers guided tours and events.

Facts and Figures:
Height of observation tower: 40 meters
Height of viewing platform: 34 meters
Height of treetop walkway: maximum 23 meters
Length of treetop walkway including observation tower: 1.635 meters
870 m³ of wood were used in construction.
200 tons of steel were used in the construction.

The exhibition on the treetop walkway
The barrier-free, walk-through exhibition offers experiences for people of all ages. With the help of six interactive learning and activity stations, visitors discover fascinating and interesting facts about the nature of the Bergisches Land forest and the role humans play in it. Younger visitors are also catered for! This knowledge is presented in a playful way for them.

The exhibition comprises the following 6 stations:

• From primeval forest to managed forest: Here you can learn about the different types of forest.
• The tree is both dead and alive. Here you can find out what's going on under the bark of deadwood trunks.
• The forest never sleeps! We'll show you which animals are more active during the day and which are more active at night, because there's always something going on in the forest.
• Living from the forest. Who can live off the wood from our forests? Find out why the wood from our forests is such an exceptional raw material.
• Beware of coppice regrowth! The Bergisches Land region was shaped by coppicing in the 19th century. Find out exactly what that is here.
• Landscape change. This illustrates the transformations of the Bergisches Land region over the centuries.

Besides the treetop walkway, there's even more to experience here. Panarbora offers archery, a scavenger hunt, and all sorts of crafts. Further information. 

forest path
The forest path runs along half of the Panarbora grounds and offers a variety of sensory experiences for visitors. For example, different ground surfaces are designed to appeal to barefoot walkers. There are also stations featuring various sound installations, challenges to balance, and tests the sense of smell in the fragrant herb garden.

Panarbora Restaurant
The Panarbora restaurant has 200 seats, providing ample space for both day visitors and overnight guests. The outdoor terrace is perfect for enjoying good weather, and there's an adventure playground for children.


Restaurant opening hours:
From March to October: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
From November to February: 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Information for groups:
Guided tour: €4 per person plus admission. For groups of fewer than 10 people, a flat rate of €40 applies. On weekends, guided tours can only be booked from 9:30-10:30 a.m. and from 4:00-5:00 p.m. (March, April, October) or from 9:30-10:30 a.m. and from 5:00-8:00 p.m. (May to September). Guided tours must be booked at least 14 days in advance.
Group size: 10-25 people
Duration: approx. 1 hour

Dogs are welcome at the youth hostel by prior arrangement. The cost is €9,90 per dog per night. This offer currently only applies to overnight guests. Day visitors are not currently permitted to bring a dog to the nature adventure park.

Further information, Opening hours and other admission prices see here.

Information on accessibility can be found in the section: "Files and Downloads". A detailed description can be found on the page. www.reisen-fuer-alle.de. 

Panarbora also offers an e-bike rental service and the possibility to recharge e-bikes.