Schmetterlinghaus
Schmetterlinghaus
3.5
10:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:15 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:15 PM
About
In the centre of the centre of Vienna,in the gardens of the Hofburg Palace, one of the most beautiful Jugendstil palmhouses in Europe has been turned into a paradise for free flying tropical butterflies.A truly unique experience right in the centre of town.
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Neighborhood: Inner City
In Vienna's best-known district, pedestrian boulevards Kärntner Strasse and Graben connect you with landmarks such as the Wiener Staatsoper (Vienna State Opera), Vienna’s iconic Stephansdom (St. Stephen’s Cathedral) and the vast compound of Hofburg, the Habsburgs’ former Imperial Palace. Peek down side streets such as Annagasse and Weihburggasse, and Graben’s Seilergasse and Habsburggasse, to get a feel for the center. The Imperial Apartments and the refreshingly demystifying Sissi Museum are must-dos at Hofburg. Spacious squares such as Am Hof and Freyung often host beautiful seasonal and antiques markets.
How to get there
- Herrengasse • 6 min walk
- Stephansplatz • 6 min walk
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3.5
660 reviews
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Tim J
Banbury, UK306 contributions
Oct 2022
The Schmetterlinghaus is quite pricey for its small scale and lack of diverse species. Most of the butterflies in the house are monarchs and it was difficult to spot anything else. It is a good experience and a welcome break from the many art galleries in the area.
Written October 28, 2022
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Sightseer29805045742
There are many butterflies but usually no Monarchs.Perhaps you saw some of the other 38 species generally on show ? It is indeed a very welcome experience in the centre of Vienna.
Written December 4, 2022
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Margie D
York, PA641 contributions
This lovely butterfly house is small, but well designed. It's like walking into a sauna... tropical plants and butterflies! The butterflies like eating apples and bananas! Located in Burggarten Park.
Written July 8, 2022
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Sightseer29805045742
Thanks
Written August 29, 2022
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Hannah
Ireland230 contributions
Jan 2019
Schmetterlinghaus is lovely to visit on the cold Viennese days. At €7 I think it’s kind of pricey. But inside is very beautiful and there are good photo opportunities with many butterflies. I would recommend doing this early in the afternoon. Their hours are restrictive, they’re open between 10-14:45 generally. You can hang up your coats and bags outside because it’s very hot and humid inside. I would recommend going for something to eat in the Palmenhaus afterwards.
Written January 22, 2019
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tylkopolska
Dublin, Ireland377 contributions
Dec 2019
full of surprised in midle of Vienna in this winter christmas season was so cool visting that place full of color and warm
Written September 16, 2020
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Sightseer29805045742
Thanks.....
Written October 19, 2021
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ELIAS_ HANSEN
1 contribution
Dec 2018
I visited with my family and was quite shocked about the amount of dead butterflies, almost half of them dead.
In their shop I bought seeds for a meat eating plant for my nephews, which I then later realized were overdue when I checked the date, I went back there and spoke to the manager who didn't want to give me the money back, he told me to come back if the seeds don't grow, which they didn't do. Since I was a tourist it also was not a possibility for me, so I found this extremely arrogant and rude and I would really not recommend this place.
In their shop I bought seeds for a meat eating plant for my nephews, which I then later realized were overdue when I checked the date, I went back there and spoke to the manager who didn't want to give me the money back, he told me to come back if the seeds don't grow, which they didn't do. Since I was a tourist it also was not a possibility for me, so I found this extremely arrogant and rude and I would really not recommend this place.
Written September 13, 2019
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Sightseer29805045742
Hello Elias, you seem to be a bit upset but anything bought in the shop would immediately be exchanged especially if anything was out of date.??We are not quite sure about your review ???
Written August 24, 2020
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stockmaster247
Leeds, UK120 contributions
Nov 2018 • Family
The outside makes it look huge but you quickly realise that this is probably 80% trees etc for the butterflies with only one path around for visitors. We paid €7 per adult and were out within about 5 mins. Saw about 6 butterflies which scared the crap out of us by flying around our heads. It's also not as hell in there so leave your coat on the rack near the shop. Poor.
Written November 10, 2018
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NS_Europhile
Nova Scotia, Canada56 contributions
Jul 2015 • Couples
If you love schmetterlings you'll love this attraction, otherwise...why are you are you going to a schmetterlinghaus? I'll do the negatives first: very hot, very humid, not all that big, expect to see dead butterflies sometimes (hint: they look alive in photographs and hold still better. "Look ma! It landed right on my nose!"). On the plus side it is very well designed with two levels of observation, fish ponds, and lots of flowers. It is packed with butteflies, you will see lots of types. How much time you spend is up to you, I'd guess 15 minutes for people without much interest, 2 hours for those who really like them. Bathrooms and gift shop on site.
Written October 5, 2015
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Tiberiu_Baranyi
Timisoara, Romania11,786 contributions
Aug 2019
As we were strolling in the city center we literally bumped into this - butterfly house in Vienna.
There is a 7 euro entrance fee - not the cheapest and you have discount with the Vienna card - still I would say worth it.
I don't recall the names of the butterflies that we saw but there were a lot of them - several different- bright and less bright colored - hanging on flowers or flying around - so very interesting for me.
Once inside - it is fairly small - but for me it was enough - we spent like 30 minutes there just watching butterflies - sort of relaxing.
Remember the rules says don't touch anything- so just try to respect that- but on the other hand don't get surprised if some butterfly will use you as a support - so they just land on you.
Inside is very humid - so if you have issues I don't recommend getting in it can be difficult to breath.
There is a small gift shop outside - so it you want a memory you can get it there.
Overall a nice experience - I would say you try it if you are in the area.
There is a 7 euro entrance fee - not the cheapest and you have discount with the Vienna card - still I would say worth it.
I don't recall the names of the butterflies that we saw but there were a lot of them - several different- bright and less bright colored - hanging on flowers or flying around - so very interesting for me.
Once inside - it is fairly small - but for me it was enough - we spent like 30 minutes there just watching butterflies - sort of relaxing.
Remember the rules says don't touch anything- so just try to respect that- but on the other hand don't get surprised if some butterfly will use you as a support - so they just land on you.
Inside is very humid - so if you have issues I don't recommend getting in it can be difficult to breath.
There is a small gift shop outside - so it you want a memory you can get it there.
Overall a nice experience - I would say you try it if you are in the area.
Written January 4, 2020
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MomDawn
St. Albans, UK310 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
This was a really pleasant building with lovely plants and not too busy. Not many butterflies, and most were brown with an occasional brightly coloured butterfly. It is only a short experience but nice and calm.
Written July 24, 2019
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Lorenzo
Padua, Italy40 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
The ambient is very small with few butterflies. The visit won't last more than 10 minutes. The price is exagerated.
Written July 15, 2019
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Sightseer29805045742
I am sorry that you could only manage such a short time.Welcome back.
Written October 19, 2021
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Darf man die Schmetterlinge fotografieren?
Christiane R
Boulogne-Billancourt, France558 contributions
sans problème
How l long does it take to visit the place?
Aliss D
Bucharest, Romania42 contributions
30 minute
NanArias
Bell Canyon, CA2 contributions
Can you walk up and get tickets or must they be purchased ahead online?
Varnavas S
Nicosia, Cyprus51 contributions
You can buy tickets from the place direct. I am not sure if there is an online option.
Magnus L
1 contribution
I am happy we got refused at this place by the extremely grumpy sour woman sitting at the register.
To start with she totally ignored us pretending like we weren't there. There is a sign saying that 100% dissabled will get in for free but obviously she didn't like that so she descided to ignore us. When i started taking to her asking how it worked she looked even more grumpy and sighed loudly to make clear we were really bothering her. Then she said we needed prof of my gf:s dissabillity. Well to start with she is in a wheelchair and can't walk. In germany and austria there is a card saying how big % handicap you have but many other countries like the Netherlands does not have this. So she totally refused to let us in.
After reading all the bad reviews here i am very happy we didn't descide to pay the entrance fee and leave the place. What a tourist trap!
The woman working there should definitly start searching for Another job, preferably a job without other human Contact coz she sure seamed to hate humans.
This was saturday the 2nd of september 2017.
Avoid this place!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Maria Cristina P
Bologna, Italy4,541 contributions
Qualcuno mi sa dire se c'è un ristorante all'interno della serra imperiale?
Maria Cristina P
Bologna, Italy4,541 contributions
A fianco c'è ;)
Schmetterlinghaus (Vienna) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Schmetterlinghaus
- Schmetterlinghaus is open:
- Mon - Fri 10:00 AM - 4:45 PM
- Sat - Sun 10:00 AM - 6:15 PM
- Schmetterlinghaus admission prices can vary. Entrance tickets currently cost $10.82, while a popular guided tour starts around $217.41 per person. See all 3 Schmetterlinghaus tickets and tours on Tripadvisor
- Schmetterlinghaus can be crowded, so we recommend booking e-tickets ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. See all 3 Schmetterlinghaus tickets and tours on Tripadvisor
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