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Schmetterlinghaus

Butterfly House

A tropical greenhouse with an amazing collection of live butterflies, will delight both children and adults.

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Address: Burggarten Hofburg, Hanuschgasse
Hours: Apr-Oct: Mon-Fri 10:00-16:45, Sat Sun 10:00-18:15; Nov-Mar: 10:00-15:45
Price: €6 (adults), €4.50 (concessions), €3 (children 3-16)
Website: schmetterlinghaus.at (opens in a new tab)

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