🦋 Nestled in a romantic castle park, the Garden of Butterflies has enchanted visitors for over three decades.
🌿 Wander through two climate-controlled glass halls, surrounded by thousands of exotic butterflies, magnificent orchids, palms, and banana trees.
✨ Experience a unique natural paradise created by Princess Gabriela zu Sayn-Wittgenstein.
🦋 Observe a myriad of exotic butterflies, including the 30 cm Atlas Moth and the majestic blue Morpho from Central and South America.
🐢 Discover other fascinating inhabitants like tiny dwarf quails (with bumblebee-sized chicks), numerous turtles, tropical finches, Japanese Koi fish, and the mysterious green iguana.
🐛 Visit the 'Caterpillar House' to see tiny butterfly eggs, voracious caterpillars (up to 10 cm long), and cleverly hidden pupae.
🎉 Enjoy special exhibitions and the 'Blue Wonder of Sayn' event (mid-October) featuring a multitude of Blue Morphos.
🌱 Learn about the garden's advocacy for the protection of native butterflies.
👨👩👧👦 Perfect for all ages, offering an educational and enchanting experience for families.
🌡️ Two climate-controlled glass halls filled with lush tropical vegetation and splashing waterfalls.
🦎 A diverse collection of exotic fauna beyond butterflies, including Glasswing butterflies, Bearded dragons, Passion butterflies, Red Chilean Rose tarantulas, Australian stick insects, Coral-fingered tree frogs, Yemen chameleons, Dyeing poison dart frogs, Amaryllis, and Ornate horned frogs.
🎟️ Your ticket also grants access to the New Museum in Sayn Castle, featuring royal family history and Princess Gabriela's butterfly cabinet.
🗓️ Open daily from March 21st to November 2nd, including public holidays.
☀️ From March 21st to end of September: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
🍂 October and November: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
⚠️ Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.
🗣️ Various guided tours are available by prior arrangement.