Espai MontsenyThe soul of the mountain

A spectacular and enticing visitors’ centre helps visitors delve into the stories and legends of witches and brigands

A spatial experience of the essence of Montseny

Espai MontsenyThe soul of the mountain

The lush forests of Montseny formed the stage on which were played out the stories of legendary figures, such as the Outlaw Serralonga, of mythical inhabitants like the water women, and of the witches of Viladrau who were persecuted and even executed during the Seventeenth Century.

Espai MontsenyThe soul of the mountain

Espai MontsenyThe soul of the mountain

Espai Montseny in Viladrau is an evocative place that plunges us into its magical atmosphere, using effective and exciting sound and image effects.

A facility where we see the appaerance and disappearance of brigands and water women, where we enter a magical forest, and where we can take part in witches’ rites...

Espai MontsenyThe soul of the mountain

In a space that recreates one of the forests of Montseny, we are plunged into a magical setting where we learn the story of Viladrau’s own legendary Outlaw Serralonga, and about the water women or paitides.

Brigands’ Space: the magical forests of the brigands and water women

Witches’ Space: a spectacular recreation of ancient rites of witchcraft

In this space, a ‘coven’ is recreated and we are reminded of the persecution of these women who were experts in medicinal plants.

Espai MontsenyThe soul of the mountain

Natural Park and Viladrau Space

The centre also includes a space dedicated to the Montseny and Viladrau Natural Park and provides information and suggestions for trips and recreational, cultural, and gastronomic activities.

Arboretum

A variety of grasses and native plants related to the world of witches have been cultivated in the Sot dels Vernets.

Espai MontsenyThe soul of the mountain

The Espai Montseny also gives you the opportunity of discovering the attractions of Viladrau in different ways:

a Themed packages with a variety of activities:• Witches and brigands• Fountains and water women• Forests and chestnut trees• Montseny Natural Park

a Catered packages based on the excellent Viladrau cuisine.

Lots of ideas for couples, families, groups of friends, organizations, schools... Don’t miss out!

Espai MontsenyThe soul of the mountain

Viladrau

Passeig de les Farigoles

Carretera de Vic

C. M

igdia

C. Doctor Ariet Pl. Major

Av. Montseny

C. de l’Aulet C. Vernets

Av. Montseny

C. Guera

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C. Sant Segimon

Passeig de les Castenyers

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To ArbúciesEspinelvesSant HilariEix Transversal“Coll de Ravell”

To SevaEix Transversal

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Espai MontsenyThe soul of the mountain

Opening times

From 1 October to 31 MayTuesday to Friday from 10 am to 2 pm.

Weekends, public holidays, and long weekends from 10 am to 2 pm and 4 pm to 6 pm.

From 1 June to 30 SeptemberTuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm and 4 pm to 7 pm.

ClosedEvery Monday of the year, except public holidays and long weekends. 25 and 26 December and all of January.

* Group visits can be arrranged outside these times.

Espai Montseny

C/ Migdia, 1 • 17406 Viladrau • Tel. 93 884 80 35 info@viladrau.cat • www.viladrau.cat