Fagus Alkiza

About the museum

Fagus Alkiza is the interpretation centre for Hernio-Gazume, a limestone massif of 2,158 hectares with karst relief and great ecological and landscape value. For years it was in the attic of the town hall, and in February 2026 it reopened on the upper floor of the Erretore house, on the village square, which the council had bought in 2020 as part of a wider tourism project.

The new site covers about 300 m², twice the size of the previous one, and is organised into three areas: nature, the relationship between people and their environment, and rural culture as a place of encounter and reflection. Panels, audio guides and exhibitions on birds, insects, bats and forest trees explain the heritage of the protected area, including its pollarded beech woods (hayedos trasmochos). The centre also serves as a meeting point for residents, the people of the caseríos, nature enthusiasts, artists and walkers.

Several walking routes of varying difficulty start from the centre, passing waterfalls, caseríos, beech woods and rock walls where birds of prey nest. Self-guided access is booked online.

Highlights

• Hernio-Gazume interpretation centre, 300 m², in the Erretore house
• Self-guided visit with interpretive panel and audio guides in several languages
• Themed guided tours: caserío landscape, bats (Askantxo) and nocturnal birds (Itxurain)
• Exhibitions on birds, insects, bats and trees of the protected area
• Walking routes departing from the centre

Permanent exhibition

• Centro de interpretación Hernio-Gazume – Exhibition on the nature, people and rural culture of the protected area, with panels, audio guides and sections on birds, insects, bats and forest trees.

Founded

2026

Admission & discounts

Centre-only visit: €3 per person. Guided tours must be requested in advance.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description

The centre's floor is reached by lift, using a code received when booking. The audio guide in several languages is also designed for people with visual impairments.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

Children under 12 enter the guided tour free when accompanied by an adult. Outings such as the Itxurain nocturnal bird route are also offered.

Getting there & parking

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Amenities & dining

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