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Arrival

You can reach us easily by public transport

The Swiss Ornithological Institute lies in central Switzerland, north of Lucerne, near the town of Sempach on the shores of Lake Sempach.

You can easily reach the visitor center by public transport. There is limited parking available.

Getting here by public transport

Getting here by car

Getting here by bus

Our attractions

Survival

Experience the world from a bird's perspective

Experience the world from a bird’s perspective. You will be given a ring, hatch from the egg, choose your food and migration strategy, and be confronted with a variety of dangers.
Garden and aviaries

With us, your prospects are bright

The banks of Lake Sempach are an inviting place to relax. In the natural paradise of the Ornithological Institute’s garden, you can watch the birds both inside and outside the aviary.
Singphony

Do you understand the language used by “Twitchers”?

In the Singphony, you are introduced to the secrets of bird language and can learn the basics of birdsong.
Bird Watch

Fly through Switzerland with our birds.

The Bird Watch cinema features surprising and fun snapshots caught on film showing birds across Switzerland.