Close Encounter: An Hour Among 25 Alpacas at Ennerthof

ARNSBERG FARM FIELD GUIDE

Close Encounter: An Hour Among 25 Alpacas at Ennerthof

A carefully guided, one-hour chance to leash, pet, feed and photograph your own alpaca on the Ennerthof farm — this guide explains what to expect and how to prepare.

Close Encounter: An Hour Among 25 Alpacas at Ennerthof.

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Arnsberg
Operator
Ennerthof
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Farm
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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On the fields around Ennerthof in Arnsberg you can spend an intimate hour with a herd of 25 alpacas, each participant led by their own animal as the group walks the meadow, learns about alpaca care and behaviour, and enjoys an up-close chance to pet, feed and photograph these gentle animals.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE HERD

Twenty-five alpacas, one for you

The program introduces you to Ennerthof’s flock of 25 alpacas and ensures every participant gets their own alpaca on a lead, giving plenty of hands-on time to stroke, feed and photograph the animals.

THE FLOW

Meadow walk and stall option

The group walks with the alpacas across the pasture to observe and interact; if weather turns poor, the same program is conducted inside the large alpaca stall so the experience proceeds without compromise.

THE SOUVENIRS

Shop, a drink and raw alpaca wool to take home

After the hour there is time to browse the Alpaka Shop or relax in the Ennerthof break room; each participant also receives a small sachet of raw alpaca wool as a memento.

What the day feels like

What the hour feels like

The session unfolds as a guided, hands-on introduction: you meet on the farm, each person takes an alpaca on the lead, and the group moves across the meadow while the guide explains practical and natural-history details — with rain contingency to move into the large alpaca stall — concluding with time in the Alpaka Shop or break room and a small raw-wool keepsake.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this hour is best for — and when to reconsider.

1
Families with childrenWell suited: children aged 6 and up may participate; accompanying adults may be booked only when accompanying children under 14 or guests who need assistance.
2
First-time animal handlersIdeal: every participant receives an individual alpaca and supervised, hands-on interaction is central to the experience.
3
Guests requiring assistanceSuitable with planning: a companion may join only if booked in advance to assist a visitor with limitations.
4
Dog ownersNot suitable: dogs are not permitted during the program.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Duration

The experience lasts one hour.

What to bring

Wear weatherproof clothing; do not bring umbrellas (they are not allowed during the session).

Meeting & parking

Meet on the farm between the two chestnut trees; use the visitor parking provided at Ennerthof.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long does the Alpaka Kuschelzeit last?

The program duration is one hour.

Is there a minimum age to participate?

Yes — the minimum age is 6 years.

Can I bring my dog?

No — dogs are not permitted during the experience.

What happens if it rains?

In bad weather the program takes place inside the large alpaca stall.

Do participants receive anything to take home?

Yes — every participant receives a small sachet of raw alpaca wool as a keepsake.

Where do we meet and park?

Meet on the farm between the two chestnut trees; park on the visitor parking.