Papilonia Bratislava – Butterfly House
A warm tropical room in the Old Town where hundreds of exotic butterflies fly freely around you and new ones hatch from their pupae.
Why visit
Papilonia is an indoor butterfly house on Ventúrska Street in the Old Town. Hundreds of exotic butterflies fly freely in a hot, humid room, with nothing between you and them.
The species change through the year, and the largest have wingspans of up to 20 cm. It is an easy indoor stop between Old Town sights, especially with children or on a rainy day.
What to see
- Free-flying butterflies: dozens of exotic species from tropical regions.
- Metamorphosis: caterpillars, pupae and butterflies emerging from them.
- Winter exhibition: in winter, a second part shows dozens of butterfly specimens.
Plan your visit
Paid admission; photography is allowed. It is hot and humid inside, so leave heavy layers outside. Allow 30 to 45 minutes.
Papilonia closes for a few weeks in January. Michael’s Gate and the Academia Istropolitana are a few minutes’ walk away.
Papilonia Butterfly House
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Monday – Friday
10:00 – 18:00
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Saturday – Sunday
10:00 – 19:00
Address
Ventúrska 277/16, 811 01 Bratislava, Slovakia
Tourist Information Center
Get maps, travel tips and information about Bratislava and the surrounding region. The centre has a step-free entrance and offers a tactile city map, talking cubes with information about 12 landmarks in six languages, and magnifying glasses.
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