Wildpark Neuhaus, Wildlife park in Holzminden, Germany
Wildpark Neuhaus covers just over 50 hectares on a wooded slope of the Solling, bordered by a listed dry-stone wall. Its enclosures hold red deer, fallow deer, mouflon, wild boar, lynx and wolves, and a forest museum and falconry area are part of the site. The entrance faces the B 497 at In der Fahrt, opposite the Dölme stream.
The park was established in 1962 on grounds where 16th-century royal horse stables once stood. Remains of these old stables including former paddocks and dry stone walls can still be seen today.
The park hosts regular bird of prey flight demonstrations where visitors can watch hunting techniques up close. These shows offer insights into local raptor species and their natural role in the ecosystem.
The park is best explored on foot, and sturdy footwear is recommended since terrain varies across different sections. There are adequate rest areas, and facilities are concentrated near the entrance, so plan for a leisurely visit.
The oak avenue bordering the park is not inside it: it runs from Neuhaus to the park's eastern night exit and has served as a footpath since 1962. Oberjägermeister Johann Georg von Langen had it planted with oaks in the mid-18th century; a monument to him was erected on the avenue on 15 August 1979.
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