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Burggarten Review

The intimate Burggarten in back of the Neue Burg is a quiet oasis that includes a statue of a contemplative Franz Josef and an elegant statue of Mozart, moved here from the Albertinaplatz after the war, when the city's charred ruins were being rebuilt. Today the park is a favored time-out spot for the Viennese; an alluring backdrop is formed by the striking former greenhouses, now the gorgeous Palmenhaus restaurant and the Schmetterlinghaus. Enchantment awaits you at Vienna's unique Butterfly House. Inside are towering tropical trees, waterfalls, a butterfly nursery, and more than 150 species on display (usually 400 winged jewels are in residence).

    Contact Information

  • Address: Access from Opernring and Hanuschgasse/Goethegasse, 1st District, Vienna | Map It
  • Cost: €5.50
  • Hours: Apr.-Oct., weekdays 10-4:45, weekends 10-6:15; Nov.-Mar., daily 10-3:45
  • Website: www.schmetterlinghaus.at
  • U-Bahn: U2/MuseumsQuartier; Tram: 1, 2, and D/Burgring.
  • Location: The Hofburg

Member Reviews

  • Hofburg, from London UK
    10/29/09

    I love the Schmetterlinghaus. This Imperial Butterfly House is right in the middle of town and I,ve been there often.There really are lots of tropical butterflies and the building is absolutely amazing..

    Ratings details: Experience: 5 | Ease: 5 | Value: 5 | Don't Miss: 5
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