Monkey mountain

A day at the Affenberg: Unique encounter with Japanese macaques in Carinthia

The Affenberg in Carinthia is a place where nature meets exciting encounters. Around 183 Japanese macaques in a 4 hectare outdoor enclosure, which allows them to live close to their natural living conditions. This special attraction offers you the opportunity to observe macaques in their quasi-natural habitat and gain interesting insights into their behavior.

In 2023, the Affenberg was voted the most beautiful place in Austria in the TV show “9 Places, 9 Treasures”.

Brief information about the monkey mountain:

• What is the Monkey Mountain? A park in Carinthia where around 183 Japanese macaques live in a species-appropriate habitat.
• Where is it located? Landskron Castle, 9523 Landskron, Austria. Northeast of Villach at the Lake Ossiach.
• Activities: Observe macaques in the wild and learn all about their behavior from a guide.
• Admission prices: Adults €16, children (4-14 years) €8, family ticket €43.
• Opening hours: April to 2 November, 09:30 – 17:30. Here you will find all Prices and opening hours.
• Duration of a visit: 45 minutes for the tour, but allow more time to explore the area.
• Particularities: Guided tours are the only way to visit the park. Dogs can wait in special dog suites.
• Tip: During peak season there may be waiting times, especially at lunchtime. We also recommend the Eagle flight show in the Landskron castle ruins next door.

What is the Monkey Mountain?

The Monkey Mountain is more than just a tourist attraction; it is a research and education center dedicated to giving visitors a deep understanding of the lifestyle and social behavior of Japanese macaques. Through guided tours where the animals can be observed in their natural behavior without being disturbed, the Monkey Mountain offers a unique opportunity to experience primates in an environment that is as close as possible to their natural habitat.

What is there to see?

In addition to the fascinating opportunity to observe the Japanese macaques in their everyday lives, the monkey mountain also offers the chance to take part in special guided tours. These allow you to experience the animals up close and learn interesting facts from experts about their habits, social structures and the ecosystem in which they live. A particular highlight is observing swimming and diving macaques, a behavior that is rarely seen in the wild.

Research and education

The Affenberg also serves as a research station in collaboration with the University of Vienna. Valuable work is being done here to better understand the behavior and social structures of macaques. Research at the Affenberg not only contributes to the protection of these fascinating animals, but also to the general understanding of primate behavior and their protection in the wild.

Visitor information

When visiting the monkey mountain, it is important to know that interaction with the macaques is strictly regulated to ensure their well-being. Feeding or touching the animals is prohibited and visits are only possible as part of a guided tour. These measures are designed to protect the animals and ensure the safety of visitors.