The best part of visiting Affenberg was feeding the monkeys popcorn and having interactions with…read morethem. Without this, the ticket price is not worth it. The monkeys do not come close to you, so there is limited interactions. The storks and other animals are still there, but it was not worth the price.

Outstanding panoramic view of Lake Constance/Bodensee. Especially the towns of Bregenz, Austria and…read moreLindau Insel, Germany. Yes, you can see two countries from this one spot. Cool breezes popup occasionally. Depending on the mood of the surrounding mountains. Yes, believe me mountains have moods that can be heavenly one moment and turn on a dime into hurricane force winds. Well, maybe not these mountains, which have been very hospitable to this impressionable Californian. The day I went up it was misty and very comfortable. A breeze played on the terrace, but it was entirely comfortable. If you want to get there fast, the vehicular is worth the cost. The day I went, the price was only 19 euros round trip. Although this is not necessarily cheap, it is worth it. Must see the alpine animals and try the metal tube slide! Well worth it.