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Schmetterlinghaus - Imperial Butterfly House Vienna Admission Ticket
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Schmetterlinghaus - Imperial Butterfly House Vienna Admission Ticket

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Ages 0-120
Duration: 15–59 minutes
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  • Included is a visit to the butterfly house and a film in the film room
  • Entry/Admission - Schmetterlinghaus


  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Pushchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 118588P1

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Most travellers can participate
  • The perfect attraction for everyone,perfectly located in the city centre, in the Hofburg Palace area.
  • In the CENTRE of the CENTRE of Vienna

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 118588P1

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  • Schmetterlinghaus
    696
    Vienna, Austria
  • sabina0411
    0 contributions
    2.0 of 5 bubbles
    Not a must-see
    This place is not really worth your time, to be honest. It was way too crowded, way too hot. There is a very narrow path to follow around and try and spot butterflies (which can be difficult). But there is no way to hold them, there are scarce information signs too. It’s mostly beautiful vegetation, as if you’re in a jungle. But not a must-see place, especially considering the alternatives.
    Written 25 August 2024
  • yakia
    0 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nice but small
    It is a nice place Good to visit and the kids enjoyed But it is small and the entrance fee doesn't reflect this………………………….
    Written 8 July 2024
  • kngd
    0 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nice place to visit
    We did not book tkts in advance as we were not sure what day or time we would be here. this was not an issue as even though it was busy we were able to buy tkt's on the spot. it's not very big and i was expecting to see more butterflies... It's nice and not expensive so worth the time if you are in the area.
    Written 27 April 2024
  • justliketetris
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful butterflies
    A beautiful butterfly house in an old glass house . Pretty much what you would expect from it - lots of butterflies and a little walkway high up to give you a view over the greenery waterfall and pond filled with fish as butterflies fly around you. Nice and relaxing.
    Written 23 November 2023
  • theodorev598
    0 contributions
    2.0 of 5 bubbles
    Not really worth it
    Very expensive for 2 species of butterflies in a room. If i knew before, i would avoid visiting.Not really worth it.....
    Written 9 December 2022
  • timj101101
    0 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Pricey
    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 28 October 2022
  • Konstantina P
    0 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very beautiful but with a small downside
    Beautiful ecosystem, we saw many butterflies The only downside is the ticket, which is rather expensive for a very small exhibition. I understand that butterflies need a very specific environment to thrive but still a little bit overpriced.
    Written 22 October 2022
  • tylkopolska
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    nice place
    full of surprised in midle of Vienna in this winter christmas season was so cool visting that place full of color and warm
    Written 16 September 2020
  • Tiberiu_Baranyi
    0 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Butterfly house - in Vienna
    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.
    Written 4 January 2020
  • k_rolyl2017
    0 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Small Butterfly House
    Small butterfly house in downtown close to Albertina. Not the “butterflyhouse of my life”, quite small place though was not too busy as we visited close to closing hour. A bit overpriced (well, compared to eg. museum tickets), 7 eur in ‘19, we spent not more than 20 mins inside.
    Written 7 September 2019
  • ANGELO V
    0 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Butterfly House
    The Schmetterlinghaus (butterfly house) is hosted in a greenhouse close to Hofburg palace. Inside the greenhouse they have created a tropical forest and hundreds of butterflies fly around. It's an interesting experience that is worthwile if you have already in the area, and you have 20 minutes to spare. There are butterflies of different kinds, and they both perch on trees, flowers, plates with fruit - everythig is coated in honey for their food. They also often rest on people hands, although none liked my hands :-) Due to the fact that a tropical rainforest is recreated here, it's extremely humid and hot, just bearable for a short time.
    Written 26 August 2019
  • 2FlyingCoconuts
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    An Oasis Midst in Vienna
    Vienna is a very busy city with seemingly uncountable possibilities for things to do. The Butterfly House offers a respite for tranquillity from the hustle and bustle. Hundreds of delicate butterflies flutter in the house. One landed on me, then continued on its flight. Photo ops abound. Take a careful look at the waterfalls, trees and plants. What appears to be a gray butterfly suddenly bursts into color! A visit here is relaxing. You can wander along the paths in this very unique spot.
    Written 6 August 2019
  • canalor
    0 contributions
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    To be avoided
    The ambient is very small with few butterflies. The visit won't last more than 10 minutes. The price is exagerated.
    Written 15 July 2019
  • P410ZOdennish
    0 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Short visit
    Very very small, do not expect a visit more then 10 minutes. Because of the size also very crowded here.
    Written 13 May 2019
  • BagmanNZ
    0 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Busy
    So this was very busy. And to be honest there probably less butterfly’s than we expected. The ones we did see were stunning but there could have been more. On top of that it’s a butterfly house, hence, hot. Really hot. And busy.
    Written 11 May 2019
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Sara
Vienna, Austria142 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We came during the summer and the heat was pretty awful, especially because the greenhouse makes it even more humid. The price was also pretty high (9€) considering it's not that big and can be visited in 15-20 minutes.
However if you love butterflies and nature this visit is a must, as you will be able to see the butterflies up close and they will fly all around you, just a magical experience!
I recommend coming in colder months as you will not find the temperature too unbearable, and there will probably be fewer people, allowing you to sit on one of the few benches and enjoy the atmosphere 🦋💐✨
Written 1 April 2024
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Written 5 April 2024
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wienerwalzer80
Monza, Italy275 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Solo
The Butterfly House is located in a very similar architectural building to the Palmenhaus in Schönbrunn.
It is not so huge to visit as part of is a restaurant.
At the first sight butterflies are not visible but after a while you can see they are everywhere. Most of them are black but there are some coloured.
I have never been before and it was a lovely surprise.
Inside it is humid even in winter and I suggest to take the jacket off and leave it at the wardrobe.
Written 20 January 2020
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We are very happy that you had a good surprised, come and be surprised more often, you are most welcome
Written 24 August 2020
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Corina M
13 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2022
This place is gorgeous. I spent about an hour here, looking at all the gorgeous butterflies, most of which were quite friendly. There were a lot of butterflies of different breeds, sizes, and colors. Some camouflage really well, so keep an eye out for them. The price is not bad if you spend a decent amount of time there, especially if you are a student or have any of the other discounts. I imagine it is great for family or friend outings, dates, photography practice, and more.
Written 28 March 2022
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Elena
Grumello del Monte, Italy8 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
The greenhouse is located in the center of the city, the entrance and shops are chaotic and tiny. The flora is well cared for but as for the butterflies you have the opportunity to see some flying around, but for the most part they are dying on the windows. mine should only be done if you really have nothing left to see in Vienna.
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Written 3 January 2024
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Written 25 February 2024
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Zsuzsanna T
2 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Very nice place however no control at all, too many people inside and nobody is checking what the visitors are doing…. Young children touching, killing the butterflies and parents do not care do not address teach, let them know that nobody can touch the butterflies! Sad to see the beautiful dying creatures.
Written 4 July 2023
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Mauro F
Parma, Italy17 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Ok outer structure and nice inside setting, but the Ticket lady was extremely unpleasant and ruined the whole experience. We were there on Christmas morning and although the place was not too crowded, she was extremely rude and unpolite, unable to deal with paying customer. World not recomend
Written 27 December 2022
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The lady who was working there that day has worked for us for 28 years. If you enjoyed the experience,as you said you did, perhaps we should concentrate the good experience and the fact that you visited one of the most beautiful Jugendstil palmhouses in Europe.Try and concentrate on the good things in life and you might enjoy everything much more. We are happy that you enjoyed the actual experience.
Written 28 December 2022
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Daniel
Muenster, Germany19 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
It was quite full, only one cash register for the shop and entrance tickets. From the outside, the building looks much bigger than it actually is. The entrance fees are quite high, I spent about 30 minutes there and saw everything. Otherwise, I can confirm what the previous speaker said.
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Written 15 June 2024
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Claudia S
Frankfurt, Germany31 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Unfortunately, we cannot give a better rating. The prices are unreasonable. There are butterflies with damaged wings everywhere, which is probably due to the many visitors who feel the need to touch the animals. Since there is no one there to check, it is unlikely to get any better. To attract the animals, there are cheap plastic containers with fruit that are right next to the paths, so that the animals are also at risk there. Overall, unfortunately, not recommended.
Google
Written 22 April 2024
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USAAworldtraveler
New York City, NY44 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Solo
I disagree with all the negative reviews, which invariably lack context.

This is part of an iron and glass former Palm House adjunct to Hofburg. It costs a fortune to maintain these types of structures. €9 is too much for you? Not to its many visitors.

People have short attention spans. There are 200+ butterflies in this small space. I just went, and they were landing on many people, including me. Don’t expect to be inundated with butterflies like in some Disney movie. Be patient and still.

The worst part is adult men plucking butterflies off feeding stations and planting them on their girlfriends. Gross. I’m sure kids touch them too. People don’t know how to behave. Get over it.

Loved it.
Written 31 August 2023
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Marko J
Varazdin, Croatia5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Ok, this one was really amazing. It is a smaller tour, but it's worth every cent. From start to finish you are good ng to be surrounded by 🦋🦋 butterflies. They fly freely around you, so there will also be plenty of photo opportunities
Written 25 July 2024
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