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IKUNA Nature Resort – Adventure for the whole family in Upper Austria

The IKUNA Nature Resort in Natternbach offers an extraordinary experience for families on 200,000 m². This huge nature adventure park features over 80 play stations – many made from sustainable natural materials – as well as themed areas, a high ropes course, a large water playground, and a weather-independent indoor hall. A place that delights children while allowing parents to relax – between the Danube and Inn rivers.

Short info:

Where is the IKUNA Nature Resort? Nature Trail 1, 4723 Natternbach, Upper Austria
How big is the nature adventure park? Around 200,000 m² with over 80 play stations
Are there water playgrounds? Yes, AQUANIX (600 m², later 3,000 m²) + Pirate Coast with Silver Lake
What is there in bad weather? The 1,000 m² Kids World with slides, high ropes course & 5D cinema
Is there a climbing garden? Yes, with 3 levels, 36 elements, flying fox and children's course (from 3 years)
Is the resort open all year round? Outdoors from April to early November, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; indoors year-round. For visits outside of peak season, please check with IKUNA.
How much does the entrance fee cost? Day ticket adults/children: € 26 | Family (2+3): € 80. Here you can find all prices.
Special events? Artist shows in the Elfenwald, Sunday pony rides, birthday parties

Nature adventure park – over 80 interactive stations

The outdoor area of the IKUNA Resort is a true family adventure. Here, children can let off steam in a spacious, traffic-free area – with balancing courses, climbing elements, slides, swings, motor skills stations, and wooden play equipment. Everything is constructed from natural materials and blends harmoniously into the surroundings.

Among the most popular highlights to count:

Go-kart track: Children ride pedal vehicles on a marked course.
FlyLine® zip line: A winding zip line through the forest for a gentle flying experience.
climbing rocks: If you want to reach high, you can test your strength and skill here.
Wooden play equipment and balancing elements: Promotes motor skills and coordination.
Silver Lake with water play area: Rafting, muddling and splashing on hot days.

The paths through the park are designed so that many stations can be reached with a stroller. Seating, lounging areas, and shady retreats are found everywhere.

AQUANIX – Water fun on hot days

The new AQUANIX water playground currently covers 600 m² and is constantly being expanded. Numerous pumping stations, watercourses, mud tables, locks, and splash elements make this area a popular destination, especially on hot summer days. The whole experience is complemented by the Pirate Island (next to it in the forest) with its small lake where children can glide across the water on rafts—a real highlight for our youngsters.

Pirate world

In the Pirate world – Part of the water play area – children can expect an exciting water adventure with raft rides and detailed ship elements. This section is especially popular in warm weather, when splashing and messing around is the order of the day.

Dino World

The Dino World Opened in 2023, it features ten life-size, partly animatronic dinosaurs that move, make sounds, and squirt water. The area features educational information panels and is a highlight for families with young prehistoric fans.

Wildlife

The IKUNA Nature Resort's animal world is home to several real animals, including kangaroos and ibexes. The area is designed to be close to nature and allows children to interact with animals without the traditional petting zoo feel. We personally found this section somewhat less exciting than the other adventure areas, as there are hardly any interactive elements aside from the enclosures.

IKUNA High Ropes Course – Adventure at dizzying heights

The high ropes course is located between the nature park and the indoor hall. Three levels with a total of 36 climbing elements, suspension bridges, and balance ropes offer real challenges for older children and adults. There's a separate course for younger children (ages 3 and up). A highlight is the over 90-meter-long Flying Fox and a rappelling station with panoramic views of the grounds.

Kids World by IKUNA – Indoor adventures on 1,000 m²

In case of bad weather, you can simply move to the large indoor hall. Here you'll find:

Wave slide & volcano slide
5D cinema
Indoor high ropes course
Climbing elements & play equipment
imaginative wall paintings & dinosaur sculptures

Kids World is open daily (during school holidays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.) and offers fun regardless of the weather. Tickets are only available on-site.

New attractions & events 2025

Ninja Jungle: A 1,000 m² indoor course with jumping, climbing, and balancing elements for children and adults.
Camping Resort with Wellness: Since May 2025 with sauna, natural swimming pond & dogs allowed.
Artist show “Elfenwald”: Artist shows on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Pony rides: From April to October every Sunday – morning or afternoon depending on the season.
Children's birthday: Bookable for groups of 10 or more children – nature adventure park can be added for €4 per person.

Stay at the IKUNA Resort

If you want to stay more than just one day, you can stay overnight at the resort:

4-star Tipi Suites: 23 comfortable solid wood tipis with 50–120 m², private terrace and campfire area.
Starry sky chalets: 10 luxurious multi-level chalets with glass fronts and views of the stars.
NEW - Garden Rooms: Modern room category to complement the existing offer.
Camping Resort (since 2025): Camping and tent pitches surrounded by greenery, with a sauna, swimming pond, and barbecue areas. Dogs allowed.

We stayed in one of the Starry Sky Chalets. These are extremely spacious, feature high-quality furnishings, and offer plenty of room for families. The beds are very comfortable, the large terrace invites you to linger, and the location right next to AQUANIX is particularly convenient. Hotel guests at IKUNA also have the advantage of being able to stay on the premises at any time—even outside of regular opening hours, even in the middle of the night. Incidentally, the Starry Sky Chalets also include admission prices for the entire days of arrival and departure.
Important: When leaving the chalet, the electric shading above the glass roof should be activated – otherwise the house can heat up considerably due to the sun's rays.

Here you can find further information about the overnight stays.

Culinary delights at the IKUNA Nature Resort

The adventure park contains the Miraculix Inn, which is open daily from 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. It offers regional dishes such as Austrian classics, pizzas, and salad bowls. Dining is available either in the covered area or outdoors.

Further north, near the tubing track, lies the “Pizza Horst" – a small, seasonal pizzeria. It's open mainly on busy days and offers freshly prepared self-service pizzas.

In the IKUNA City There is also a snack bar with typical snacks. Here you can find Bosna (€6.50), Dino Nuggets with fries (€10.50), schnitzel rolls (€6.50), fries, and other small dishes.

We found it a bit of a shame that there are no drinking fountains or places to refill water bottles anywhere on the site – this is only possible in the restrooms. Snack and drink vending machines are accessible throughout the area.

Since 2025, a small 24-hour mini-market at the campsite The culinary offerings (for hotel guests only) are available around the clock for drinks, snacks, and essentials—although at noticeably higher prices than in the supermarket.

Guests staying at the IKUNA Resort can choose between breakfast, half board, or self-catering, depending on their accommodation. For chalets and tipis, breakfast can also be delivered directly to the guesthouse upon request.

Directions

The IKUNA Nature Resort is located in Natternbach in the Hausruckviertel region of Upper Austria near the Danube Loop.
Free parking, electric charging station on site.
Distances: Linz 55km, catfish 43km, Ried 37km, Passau 38km.

From Vienna via A1, A25 and district roads B137, B134, B129
From Linz via district road B129
From Regensburg via A3 and district road B512
From Passau via district road B137

Arriving by public transport:
By public transport via Grieskirchen or Neukirchen with bus 690. Stop Natternbach Ortsmitte.