Avesta Bison Park

In Avesta Bison park you will meet the magnificent, mighty and awe-inspiring prehistoric animal, eye to eye. An endangered European species of bison.

The bison lived during the Bronze Age in the Swedish deciduous forests throughout southern Sweden right up to the huge forests in Tiveden and Kolmården. The bison then disappeared sometime during the early Middle Ages from the Swedish fauna. Perhaps they will again roam freely in the Swedish forests, but until then you are welcome to visit the bison in Avesta municipality's own breeding center for the preservation of the mighty animal. In large enclosures surrounding a farmhouse from the turn of the last century, the endangered animals can be viewed. Avesta Visentpark has around 30 animals that walk in two herds in their own large natural enclosure. Book an entrance ticket If you want, you can book an entrance ticket here online. But it is not required, you can also pay at the entrance. The ticket is valid for the entire season. The booking confirmation in combination with valid identification gives entry to Avesta Visentpark. Children and young people up to the age of 19 free entrance. Online tickets cannot be booked later than 2 days before arrival. Join a guided tour! On Sundays during the summer season, guided tours of Avesta Visentpark are organized. With a knowledgeable guide by your side, you will learn more about the history of why bison live in Avesta, about breeding work and animal husbandry. Pre-booking is not required, just show up and register your interest at the entrance. Two tours are offered a day, starting at 10.50 am and at 1.10 pm. The guided tour costs SEK 40 in addition to the usual entrance fee. The rest of the year, group tours are offered upon request. Digital guiding Feel free to try our digital guiding in the park. With the help of your mobile phone, you can take part in our digital guiding for free. Take our brochure with you and follow the signs. Scan the QR codes and take part in exciting information. Barn café In the cozy barn café, you can enjoy a good cup of coffee with a sandwich or a tempting lunch! Sit indoors or on the outdoor terrace in the garden. Or why not in the Tipi tent to get some shade or rain protection? Children's bison park The large green areas invite children to play. There are swings and a climbing pole, a cozy playhouse, a jumping fence and stilts. In the playhouse, the children can play indoors with the wooden horses in the boxes. Practical information & safety instructions From the parking lot, it is a short walk of about 200 meters to the entrance, where you pay the entrance fee and have a look in the souvenir shop. If you are disabled, you can take the car to the entrance and talk to the staff about further access to the park. Inside the park, it is easy to get around. There are separate toilets next to the barn café. Pets may not be brought into the area. It is forbidden to feed the bison.