At home in Austria forest national park
Wild animals
The Kalkalpen National Park 55 species of mammals, including 17 species of bats. Rare forest bird species such as the white-backed woodpecker, Tengmalm's owl, and red-breasted flycatcher occur here in high densities. An enormous number of beetle species have been confirmed, including 41 confirmed primeval forest such as the Alpine longhorn beetle and the great flat beetle. With over 1,600 butterfly species, the Kalkalpen National Park is also Kalkalpen National Park . No other protected area in Austria is home to so many butterfly species. Golden eagles, otters, lynxes, and peregrine falcons have returned to the national park, and black storks have recently migrated here.
Tip! Experience our wild animals in their natural habitat.
In spring, our rangers will accompany you to watch black grouse mating rituals, or you can learn about songbirds, woodpeckers, and other secretive creatures on birdwatching tours. We will hike together to see the red deer family in the Bodinggraben valley or look Sengsengebirge chamois in Sengsengebirge . A highlight of the year is the deer rut from mid to late September.
A selection of our animals
The five animal species selected are representative of the Kalkalpen National Park and prefer the forest wilderness habitat.
