Step into Vienna's historic Burggarten and explore the enchanting Butterfly House. This unique exhibit recreates a lush tropical rainforest, offering visitors an up-close look at hundreds of diverse exotic butterfly species. Learn about their lifecycle through informative displays and observe magnificent creatures like the Atlas moth in their ideal habitat, maintained at 26°C and 80% humidity.
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Experience a miniature tropical rainforest within Vienna's historic Burggarten, home to hundreds of exotic butterflies that flutter freely. This exhibit offers a serene and informative activity year-round, showcasing diverse species in an authentic habitat.
The Butterfly House, located within the Palm House in Vienna's Burggarten, offers a unique opportunity to witness hundreds of exotic butterflies in a meticulously recreated tropical rainforest environment. Visitors can observe these colorful creatures up close as they fly among lush vegetation, from flower to flower, or rest on visitors. The exhibit maintains ideal climatic conditions of 26°C and 80% humidity, creating a perfect habitat for the butterflies and a relaxing experience for visitors at any time of year. Informative display boards provide insights into the lifecycle of butterflies, and a special 'pupa box' allows observation of butterflies emerging from their cocoons. The impressive Atlas moth, with a wingspan of up to 30 cm, is also a notable resident. The Butterfly House is situated in the heart of the Burggarten, a part of the Hofburg complex.
Standard ticket price is €10. Opening hours vary by season: daily from 10:00 to 15:45 from November to March, and daily from 10:00 to 17:45 from April to October. Wheelchair accessible restrooms are available.
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