Mainau: Schmetterlingshaus

The butterfly house is the second largest in Germany. A real tropical feeling arises during the tour through the exotic landscape with unique vegetation:
At around 90% humidity and temperatures between 25°C and 30°C, you can marvel at around 120 different species of free-flying tropical butterflies from Africa, Asia, Central and South America.
At times, moths with a wingspan of up to 30 cm can also be seen. 70% of the moths come directly from the countries of origin, where they are bred in special breeding farms. These arrive weekly as dolls on the island of Mainau. The remaining 30% multiply directly in the butterfly house on the respective food plants.
There, the development from the egg to the caterpillar (larva) and pupa to the finished moth can be observed.
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At a 90% humidity and temperatures between 25 ° C and 30 ° C you can marvel at free-flying tropical butterflies from Africa, Asia, Central and South America in about 120 different species.
At times, moths with wingspan up to 30 cm can also be seen. 70% of the moths come directly from the countries of origin, where they are bred in special breeding farms. These arrive weekly as dolls on the island of Mainau. The remaining 30% multiply directly in the butterfly house on the respective forage plants.
There the development of the egg over caterpillar (larva) and pupa up to the finished moth can be observed.

Many different species fly around in the butterfly house, they even land on your hand or head, very impulsive

Nice different butterflies to see

A lot of butterflies 🦋

I have never seen so many butterflies. It is worth a visit.

Mainau Island really worth seeing the butterfly house wow

A wonderful experience, a must for children. If you're lucky, a butterfly will sit on you 😍

A wonderful experience where you can see the large butterflies up close

A highlight of the Mainau day is certainly a visit to the second largest butterfly house in Germany. A tour through the exotic landscape with unique vegetation gives you a real tropical feeling:
With a humidity of approx. 90% and temperatures between 25 ° C and 30 ° C you can marvel at free-flying tropical butterflies from Africa, Asia, Central and South America in approx. 120 different species.
At times moths with a wingspan of up to 30 cm can also be seen. 70% of the moths come directly from their countries of origin, where they are bred in special breeding farms. These arrive weekly as dolls on the island of Mainau. The remaining 30% reproduce directly in the butterfly house on the respective forage plants.
There the development from egg to caterpillar (larva) and pupa to the finished butterfly can be observed.

Just beautiful you have to see.

Do not visit at lunchtime, very warm

A lively butterfly house with a lot of beautiful specimens. Maybe even the highlight of the entire island. Unfortunately, the keeping of cockatoos in cages that are much too small leaves a lot to be desired. Therefore, it is no longer entirely up-to-date.

To see a lot of different butterflies

The most beautiful garden landscape in Germany is always worth a visit. You should take the time to do that

A must for all Mainau visitors. Butterflies wherever your eyes go.

The butterfly house was my personal highlight on the island of Mainau.

The butterfly house was my personal highlight on the island of Mainau.

Very impressive, but you need a little patience to see the splendor of the butterflies and to be able to take photos.

Beautifully laid out and suitable for all ages.

As of May 2020 no access allowed!

Very high humidity, be sure to visit in the morning ;-)

In the butterfly house 🦋 on the island of Mainau there are many wonderful colorful butterflies to admire 👍🏻

In the butterfly house on the island of Mainau you can observe many colorful butterflies on a short tour and, if you are quick, you can also take photos.