The environment is maintained at high humidity and temperatures of approximately 25-30 degrees Celsius to replicate tropical habitats.
The butterfly collection changes throughout the season depending on the availability of pupae from specialized breeders.
Visitors can often observe the feeding behavior of butterflies, which are provided with fruit slices and nectar-rich flowers.
Many of the species housed are native to regions including Southeast Asia, South America, and Africa.
The facility manages the entire life cycle of the butterflies on-site, including the emergence from chrysalises in designated cabinets.
Motylarnia Hel is a specialized butterfly house located on the Hel Peninsula in Poland. The facility maintains a controlled tropical microclimate to support the life cycles of various butterfly species from around the world. Visitors walk through an open-air flight zone where butterflies fly freely among exotic plants. The attraction focuses on education, allowing guests to observe the stages of metamorphosis from caterpillar to adult. It is designed as an interactive environment where visitors can walk among free-flying specimens. The facility is situated within the popular seaside resort town of Hel.
The central botanical area where flowering plants attract clusters of feeding butterflies.
Wear bright-colored clothing, as butterflies are more likely to land on colorful fabrics.
Move slowly and avoid sudden gestures to increase the chances of butterflies landing on you.
Check your clothing before exiting the facility to ensure no butterflies have hitched a ride.
Avoid spraying perfume or insect repellent before entering, as these chemicals can be harmful to the insects.
Operates as a seasonal attraction; open only during the spring and summer months.
Do not touch the butterflies' wings, as their scales are fragile; follow the instruction to walk cautiously to avoid stepping on insects resting on the paths.
