Butterfly House Magdeburg
Schmetterlingshaus Magdeburg
The Butterfly House Magdeburg in Elbauenpark offers a tropical world where visitors can observe around 200 different butterfly species, along with other exotic animals like reptiles, fish, birds, and insects, and over 100 plant species, all year round in a warm, humid environment.

📜 Welcome to the tropical world of butterflies and reptiles at the Butterfly House in Elbauenpark Magdeburg.
🦋 Observe around 200 different butterfly species, exotic animals, and over 100 plant species year-round.

Why Go

🌿 Experience a constant tropical climate (28°C, 90% humidity) all year
🐛 Witness the fascinating metamorphosis of butterflies from egg to adult
🐠 Discover diverse exotic animals including fish, reptiles, birds, and insects
🚶‍♀️ Explore a 60-meter circular path through lush tropical plant world
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great family-friendly indoor attraction, perfect for all ages

⏰ Hours

🗓️ Open year-round, even in winter
⚠️ Main season (April-October): Tuesday to Sunday, public holidays, and school holidays
🚪 Last admission 30 minutes before closing
ℹ️ Check Elbauenpark website for specific daily opening times

🎟️ Tickets

💰 Tickets for Elbauenpark at park counters (March-September)
🎫 'Tagesticket' recommended for full park access including Butterfly House
🆓 Winter (November-February): Park entry is free, but Butterfly House admission paid on-site
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Various ticket options: adults, reduced, group, family, annual pass

🅿️ Parking

🚗 Ample parking available at Elbauenpark
📍 Main entrance: Tessenowstraße 7
🗺️ Other entrances: Rosengarten (Herrenkrugstraße) and Breitscheidstraße
❄️ Winter (Nov-Feb): Only main entrance and Breitscheidstraße open

🚌 Getting There

🚊 Easily accessible by tram to 'Messegelände/Elbauenpark' stop
🚶‍♀️ Short walk from the tram stop to the main entrance

♿ Accessibility

♿ Elbauenpark is designed to be low-barrier
🦋 Butterfly House features a 60-meter circular path, no specific limitations mentioned

📶 Amenities

🌐 Free 'Gartenträume' Wi-Fi at twelve hotspots in Elbauenpark
🚫 Dogs generally not permitted in the park (except assistance dogs)

🍔 Food

🍽️ Several dining options within Elbauenpark:

  • Jahrtausendturm-Restaurant
  • Café Am Rosengarten
  • Bistro Seebühne
  • Café und Bistro Am Staudental

☔ Bad Weather Option

🌧️ Excellent indoor option for visitors during bad weather
🌡️ Provides a warm, tropical escape within the Elbauenpark

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