Owl Park San Vigilio

At the Owl Park in San Vigilio di Marebbe, home to around 110 owls, you can observe these silent hunters up close

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Near the skate park and the tennis courts of the Ciamaor Sports Centre in San Vigilio also live numerous owls, screech owls and birds of prey.
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One of them is Johann, the barn owl, recognisable by its heart-shaped face: All of the approximately 90 birds were born in captivity.
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The park’s owner, Mario, is a passionate falconer and knows all about the nocturnal owls and the golden eagles which are active during the day.
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As part of an educational guided tour or a night hike in summer, you can learn a lot of interesting facts in the Owl Park San Vigilio.
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An independent visit is also possible: The information boards in three languages and the names on the aviaries complete the experience.
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The Owl Park San Vigilio in mid-June: This curious eagle owl offspring is just three weeks old and already very hungry.
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Did you know that it was the Little Owl that was revered in ancient Greece as the bird of wisdom and the symbol of the goddess Athena?
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The birds like their familiar surroundings: The aviaries are arranged along a circular path under some shady trees.
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Recent research has shown that the snowy owl is a member of the eagle owl family and closely related to the Virginia and Magellanic eagle owls.
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If an injured bird of prey or owl needs help in the Fanes-Senes-Braies Nature Park, it will be nursed back to health here.
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The site has been completely redesigned for the flight demonstrations, which will be offered here for the first time in summer 2022.
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Relaxing… there are benches, souvenirs and, right next to the Owl Park San Vigilio, the “Ciamaor Beach” with its deckchairs by the stream.
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Five of South Tyrol's owl species live in the Fanes-Senes-Braies Nature Park. However, you'll rarely see them in the wild. They're mostly nocturnal and fly absolutely silently. Owls seem to glide weightlessly through the air. If you want to see them up close, you should visit falconer Mario's Owl Park and snack bar. It's located in the Val Badia valley next to the "Ciamaor Beach".

Around 110 birds live here. You can observe them during a visit, or - in midsummer - during an educational guided tour, a flying display, or a night hike. Among the residents is Johann, the barn owl. Did you know that barn owls are among the most widespread bird species, even though they're rarely seen? Or that the adorable tawny owls have a wingspan of almost a metre?

At the Owl Park San Vigilio (Eulenpark St. Vigil), owl chicks regularly hatch under expert supervision. You can also learn about endangered species and immerse yourself in the world of these silent hunters and the king of the Alps, the golden eagle. All the animals were born in captivity.

However, in collaboration with the Nature Park, injured owls are also cared for to protect these fascinating birds and bring them closer to visitors. A special gift idea is the adoption of an owl - for example, a snowy owl like Harry Potter's Hedwig. How to get there: The Owl Park is located at the Ciamaor Sports Centre in San Vigilio di Marebbe, about 17 kilometres from Brunico in the Val Pusteria. Parking is available, and the shuttle service from San Vigilio also stops there.

Contact info

Val dai Tamersc - 39030 - San Vigilio di Marebbe / St. Vigil in Enneberg
+39 393 8755 424
kappaemme.1959@gmail.com

Opening times

In winter, the Owl Park San Vigilio stays open only on reservation:

Sat 19 Apr 10:00 - 15:00
Sun 20 Apr 10:00 - 15:00
Mon 21 Apr closed
Tue 22 Apr closed
Wed 23 Apr closed
Thu 24 Apr closed
Fri 25 Apr closed

Despite careful control we cannot guarantee the correctness of the provided data.

Full timetables

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Spring 2025 (05/03/2025 - 20/04/2025)

Mon closed
Tue closed
Wed 10:00 - 15:00
Thu 10:00 - 15:00
Fri 10:00 - 15:00
Sat 10:00 - 15:00
Sun 10:00 - 15:00

Spring closure 2025 (21/04/2025 - 18/05/2025)

Mon closed
Tue closed
Wed closed
Thu closed
Fri closed
Sat closed
Sun closed

Admission

admission to the Owl Park in winter - without guide:

€ 15.00 adults
€ 15.00 young people (13-18 years)
€ 10.00 children (5-12 years)

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admission to the Owl Park in winter - guided tour:

€ 20.00 adults
€ 20.00 young people (13-18 years)
€ 15.00 children (5-12 years)

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"Owl Park by night" in summer:

€ 22.00 adults
€ 22.00 young people (13-18 years)
€ 17.00 children (5-12 years)
€ 5.00 toddlers (up to 4 years)

More information

The Owl Park San Vigilio stays open in summer and in winter, closed in spring (end of March to mid-May) and in autumn (early November to early December).

Individual guided tours are offered on request. In high summer, from the 2nd of July to August 27, 2025, the "Owl Park by night" is organised. It takes place every Wednesday at 10 pm and includes an introduction and a guided tour to the park in Italian language. Reservation needed.

Dogs are not allowed on site.

Summer season start 2025 in mid-May, winter season start 2025/2026 in early December.