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Vienna's Tropical Sanctuary

Welcome to the Butterfly House Vienna

Explore a tropical world of free-flying butterflies in Vienna's historic Burggarten Palm House.

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Discover a miniature tropical rainforest within Vienna's historic Palm House, home to hundreds of exotic, free-flying butterflies. Visitors can observe colorful species up close amidst waterfalls and lush vegetation, learning about their lifecycle.

Explore a tropical rainforest environment in Vienna's Burggarten, where hundreds of exotic butterflies flutter freely among lush plants and waterfalls.

Butterfly House Vienna
About Butterfly House Vienna

The Butterfly House Vienna, also known as Schmetterlinghaus, is situated within the historic Art Nouveau Palm House in Vienna's Burggarten. It offers a unique environment, replicating a miniature tropical rainforest where hundreds of exotic butterflies from around the world fly freely. Visitors can observe these delicate creatures amidst lush vegetation, waterfalls, and ponds. The house maintains a consistent tropical climate, ensuring ideal conditions year-round. Informative displays and a special "pupa box" provide insights into the butterflies' lifecycle and development.

A large glasshouse with a green arched roof and white stone columns, surrounded by people and historic buildings under a blue sky.
Butterfly House Vienna opening hours in Vienna

Check today’s opening status, weekly schedule, and special date changes for Butterfly House Vienna. Use these opening hours to plan your arrival and avoid closed times in Vienna.

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Admission to Butterfly House Vienna

Admission to the Butterfly House Vienna, located in Vienna's Burggarten, requires a paid ticket for entry. Visitors can purchase a Standard Ticket. Specific free entry options or dedicated tickets for children, seniors, students, or groups are not detailed. However, a discount of 11% is available for visitors using the Vienna City Card.

Standard Ticket

€10.00

Visitor Amenities and Accessibility

The Butterfly House Vienna provides a range of visitor amenities designed to support a comfortable experience, including climate-controlled environments and standard facilities. The venue ensures accessibility for all guests through step-free access and designated restrooms. Visitors can also explore the space at their own pace using the provided informative display boards.

Wheelchair accessible restroom

Available

Seeing eye dogs allowed

Available

Main entrance no steps

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Wheelchair accessible

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Butterfly House Vienna: Burggarten Setting

The Butterfly House Vienna is situated within the historic Burggarten, a prominent park in Vienna's Innere Stadt neighborhood. This central location places the tropical butterfly house near many other cultural attractions, making it a convenient stop for visitors exploring the city center. Its setting in the Art Nouveau Palm House further enhances the visitor experience by combining natural beauty with architectural heritage.

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Burggarten

1010 Vienna

Innere Stadt, AT

How to Visit Butterfly House Vienna

When planning a visit to the Butterfly House Vienna in the Innere Stadt neighborhood, visitors can expect an accessible experience. The main entrance is step-free and 93 cm wide, accommodating various needs. Seeing eye dogs are welcome inside, and a wheelchair accessible restroom is available for convenience.

How to Visit Butterfly House Vienna

Experiencing Butterfly House Vienna

The Butterfly House Vienna, located in the historic Art Nouveau Palm House in the Burggarten, offers a distinctive tropical rainforest environment. Visitors step into a meticulously replicated miniature ecosystem, where hundreds of exotic butterflies from around the world fly freely amidst lush vegetation, serene waterfalls, and small ponds. This immersive experience allows for close observation of diverse species, including the magnificent Atlas moth, in a consistently warm and humid climate. Educational displays and a dedicated "pupa box" provide fascinating insights into the butterflies' lifecycle and development, making it an engaging encounter with nature and science for all ages. The unique architectural setting further enhances this vibrant natural sanctuary.

A black and orange butterfly with white spots perched on yellow flowers with green leaves in the background
Fluttering into Facts: Butterfly House Vienna FAQs

Got a question about the tropical residents or precise closing times at the Butterfly House Vienna? Whether you're wondering about wheelchair accessibility, if your seeing-eye dog can join, or simply how late the doors remain open, our FAQs flutter in with all the details you need for your visit.

How can I email Butterfly House Vienna for general inquiries?

For general inquiries, you can email Butterfly House Vienna at [email protected].

Does Butterfly House Vienna offer a specific contact form?

The available information does not indicate a specific contact form for Butterfly House Vienna on its official website. General forms might be found through the host portal, but not directly for the venue.

What is the phone number for Butterfly House Vienna?

The phone number for Butterfly House Vienna is +43 1 533 85 70.

What is the expected response time when contacting Butterfly House Vienna?

The expected response time for inquiries to Butterfly House Vienna is not provided in the available information.

Visitor Tips for Butterfly House Vienna

The Butterfly House Vienna is designed to be accessible, featuring a step-free main entrance with a door width of 93 cm, and a wheelchair accessible restroom is available for visitors. Seeing eye dogs are permitted inside the venue. For comfort, tropical climatic conditions are consistently maintained at a pleasant 26°C within the glasshouse. Informative display boards are also provided to enhance your self-guided exploration of the butterflies and their lifecycle, and general visitor toilets are on-site.

Visitor Profile for Butterfly House Vienna

The Butterfly House Vienna offers an engaging tropical rainforest experience suitable for a wide range of visitors, including families, couples, and solo travelers. It particularly appeals to those interested in nature and science, with hundreds of exotic butterflies and educational displays. Located in Vienna, the venue is also equipped for guests with accessibility needs, featuring a step-free entrance, wheelchair accessible restrooms, and allowing service animals, ensuring a comfortable visit for many.

Butterfly House Vienna Photo Gallery

The photo gallery offers a visual journey into the Butterfly House Vienna, showcasing its elegant historic glasshouse exterior and the lush, vibrant tropical rainforest within. Visitors can expect to see cascading waterfalls and diverse exotic plants, all while hundreds of free-flying butterflies flutter past. The images capture these colorful insects up close, highlighting their intricate patterns amidst the natural beauty of the Burggarten setting.

A large glasshouse with a green arched roof and white stone columns, surrounded by people and historic buildings under a blue sky.
A large glass conservatory with a green arched roof, surrounded by people walking on a paved area, with a church spire in the background under a blue sky.
Interior of a glasshouse with tropical plants, a waterfall, and a curved glass ceiling
The Butterfly House Vienna, a long glass conservatory with a green-tiled roof, surrounded by visitors on a sunny day
The Burggarten Palm House with a glass conservatory and a central staircase, surrounded by green lawns and trees under a blue sky.
white and black butterfly resting on a green leaf
A black and orange butterfly with white spots perched on yellow flowers with green leaves in the background
A red hibiscus flower surrounded by green leaves under a glass arched ceiling
A large butterfly with eye-like patterns on its wings perched on a purple orchid, surrounded by green foliage and human hands.
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