Swiss Ornithological Institute Visitor Centre

Welcome to the earthen building of the Bird Observatory Visitor Centre, a pioneering architectural ecological achievement - awarded the European Museum Award EMYA 2017 for sustainability. Here you can experience the world of birds in many different ways:

• Survival - the interactive experience exhibition where you become a bird yourself.
• Singfonie - the mechanical theatre on the theme of bird calls
• Bird show - the film journey through the Swiss bird world
• Garden and aviaries - the nature garden on the shore of Lake Sempach with two aviaries
• Coffee corner and shop

Exclusive evening visits are also available for groups on request. Ask about our special offers for school classes.