Guided tours

First-hand information and stories about brown bears and animal welfare

construction works 2025 - restrictions might be possible

During the visitors season 2025 restrictions due to the construction works might be possible. The finalisation is planed for summer 2025. We ask you for your understanding.

We recommend you to book a guided tour after 15th, May 2025. You can book your guided tour via

our online ticket shop
e-mail: buchungen@baerenwald.at or at our
phone: +43 (0) 2813/7604

Bear Erich is sitting in the snow, his nose is toucing the snow.

Bear Marks face, it is snowing, snow flakes are on his face

Brumca is dozing in the snow. her fur is covered with snow

On our guided tours through the SANCTUARY Arbesbach you will hear exciting facts and interesting stories about brown bears from our exBEARts. People who see the bears at our sanctuary, understand pretty fast that the time of being held in cages that are far too small, badly structured and inadequately equipped is a matter of the past: here they can splash around in the pond, search for food, take an after-lunch nap in the shade or just enjoy their life as a bear.

Dogs on a leash are very welcome as well!

Bear Erich very close, he looks friendly, his mouth is open, green leaves in the background

Bear Brumca between trees, in her front paws she holds a red apple

You can book your tour individually at various time slots within opening hours. Please book your tour at least 7 days in advance!

You can book individual tours for yourself or your group/family (25 people max in one group).

Duration: ~ 1 - 1,5 hours
Price: fixed rate of € 55,00 (admission fee not included)

Booking of guided tours via:

our online ticket shop
e-mail: buchungen@baerenwald.at or at our
phone: +43 (0) 2813/7604

Please be aware that, for your own safety and the safety of our staff, we reserve the right to cancel guided tours if there is a risk of heavy rain, stormy weather, thunderstorms or other extreme weather situations.