Information for visitors

Information desk

The Information desk of the Estany de Sils is located in the building of the train station of Sils and inside you can visit a permanent exhibition with information about the natural area and the town. You will find a mockup of the area and information panels with photos and explanations, as well as current data about the lagoon.

Opening dates and times of the Information Desk at the Estany de Sils (IDE)

At this schedule you will find the IDE open to visit the exhibition about the natural values and history of the lagoon. 

High season*: Thursday to Sunday and holidays from 9am to 1pm.

Low season: Friday to Sunday and holidays from 9am to 1pm. 

*Spring months (march to may) and autumn (september to november)

How to get there

Access with train lines R11 and RG1 is a good option, given that the Sils train station is located 300 meters from the main access point to the protected natural area. In addition, in the same building of the station is located the Information Desk of the Estany. Check the schedules: https://rodalies.gencat.cat/en/horaris/.

To access with private vehicle, Sils is very well connected, just a stone's throw from the AP7 motorway and the N-II road, and it is possible to park near the Estany de Sils, in the parking lot of the train station.

Activities for groups and schools

Enjoy a special experience in the Estany de Sils through one of the activities that are scheduled. If you want more information about guided tours and environmental education activities, do not hesitate to contact us at: comunicacio@estanydesils.cat

We discover the surroundings of the Estany de Sils with a guided tour

We discover the surroundings of the Estany de Sils with a guided tour

The short route will be made around the Estany stopping at the different observatories that we find in the environment. During the walk we will know the natural area from different aspects: its history, fauna, flora, the projects that are being carried out and, we will enjoy this beautiful landscape!

Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Who is it for: Activity suitable for all audiences.

Who offers it: Information desk of the Estany de Sils.

The Estany de Sils and its biodiversity

The Estany de Sils and its biodiversity

A few years ago the Estany, previously desiccated, was recovered so that the Emys turtles, but also migratory birds and other species, could have a good place to leave. But the area has to be checked to verify that they are still living and it is a good place, even for those who are just passing through. That's why we need your help. The participants will act as naturalists to help the biologists of the Fundació Emys to discover what living beings inhabit the Estany de Sils and what ecological status it presents.

Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Who is it for: Primary Education, General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE), General Certificate of Education (GCE), Vocational Education and Training (VET) and Certificate of Higher Education (HNC).

Who offers it: Fundació Emys

The seasons in the Estany de Sils

The seasons in the Estany de Sils

The Estany de Sils has become in recent years a natural space of reference when it comes to observing migratory birds. Spring and autumn are strategic seasons to identify bird species that stop to rest and recover strength before continuing its route of thousands of km.
The extraordinary biodiversity of the Estany ensures food for all these species and is a unique opportunity to learn to observe and identify them. The idea is for participants to act as naturalists to help the biologists of the Fundació Emys to identify which birds are found in the Estany de Sils according to the time of year and we will distinguish migratory birds from sedentary ones.

Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes

Who is it for: Primary Education, General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE), General Certificate of Education (GCE), Vocational Education and Training (VET) and Certificate of Higher Education (HNC).

Who offers it: Fundació Emys