Nature & natural history museums in Villach

Affenberg Landskron, located in Villach, is Austria's largest open-air monkey enclosure, housing approximately 160 Japanese macaques. This unique zoo offers a semi-free environment for the monkeys, allowing them to live within a fenced, forested area that provides a 40,000 m² habitat.

Adlerarena Burg Landskron is a unique bird of prey and owl park that offers daily flight demonstrations. This provides an opportunity for visitors to witness these magnificent creatures in action and learn about their behaviors and habits. The demonstrations are not only entertaining but also educational, aiming to bring people closer to these birds and impart valuable knowledge about them.

The Alpengarten Villacher Alpe is a botanical garden that offers a unique experience for nature lovers. It is situated on the Dobratsch mountain in the eastern Gailtal Alps, standing at an impressive 1500 meters above sea level. This location provides a stunning backdrop for the diverse plant life that the garden houses.