What does the beech forest sound like once the last day visitors have left? What traces only become visible in the glow of a torch? On Saturday 7 November, the KÖNIGSSTUHL National Park Centre will open its doors at an unusual time, from 5.30 pm to 9 pm. ‘Night at the Museum’ offers visitors of all ages a rare opportunity to explore Jasmund National Park after dark.

The outdoor area around the Königsstuhl Skywalk is then bathed in a magical glow.In the beech forest at night, every rustle and crack makes you prick up your ears, whilst the beam of your torch draws your gaze to tiny details. Inside, the darkness transforms the familiar tour through the interactive exhibition. In this way, the evening reveals what cannot be experienced in daylight.

Out into the beech forest at night

Guided night walks start every 30 minutes between 5.30 pm and 7.30 pm. Away from the hustle and bustle of the day, attention turns to the sounds of the forest and to traces that take on a whole new significance in the dark.Participation in a night walk is only guaranteed with prior booking. Visitors should ensure they wear sturdy footwear and also bring a torch. Anyone without one can purchase one on site.

Mysterious traces in the exhibition

Attention and a keen sense of observation are also required in the dimly lit interactive exhibition. During a mystery trail, guests follow mysterious clues left by the forest elves and search for hidden keys. Step by step, new perspectives open up on the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site ‘Ancient Beech Forests’ and on a natural world whose interconnections often lie hidden. 
In the cinema, Mimi, Krax and mysterious forest creatures come to life. During the interactive story, the audience doesn’t just listen: guests of all ages must help to preserve the magic of the ancient forest. The half-hour story begins at 6 pm, 7 pm and 8 pm.

Tree messages, bread on a stick and punch

Throughout the event, the mystical forest oracle awaits outside, ready to be asked about spirit animals and tree messages. Right next door, guests can warm themselves by the fire pit, bake bread on a stick and enjoy some punch or an organic bratwurst.

In this way, ‘Night at the Museum’ combines the natural history knowledge from the interactive exhibition with a first-hand encounter in the beech forest. What seems familiar by day reveals new facets in the dark and sharpens our appreciation of a forest that, as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, is of global significance.

Tickets and travel

Admission costs 10 euros for adults, 6 euros for children aged 6 to 14 and 22 euros for families. Children under 5 years old enter free of charge. “Night at the Museum” is a special event taking place outside regular opening hours. Consequently, the usual concessions – such as those for residents of Rügen – do not apply. Tickets and the required time slots for the night walks can be booked in advance online at the KÖNIGSSTUHL National Park Centre.
To get there, a bus service departs at 5.00 pm from Sassnitz railway station, travelling via the Hagen main car park to the Königsstuhl. Return journeys to Hagen and Sassnitz are scheduled for 7.00 pm, 7.45 pm, 8.30 pm and 9.00 pm. The bus journey is not included in the admission price. The standard VVR fare regulations apply.

Further details on the programme and ticket booking can be found at:

https://www.koenigsstuhl.com/events/details/nachts-im-museum