Pit’s eyes light up when he talks about his work. He has an eye for detail that is essential in this delightful garden. The garden helps him to prepare for work­ing life “outside”, and he goes about his work with commit­ment and enthusiasm.

When we meet Pit, he is feeding a group of bright blue morpho butterflies. “They like overripe bananas,” he explains with a smile as he carefully places a banana on a feeding spot. His fingers move carefully and his movements are deliberate.

Pit talks about the different species that live in the garden, from the tiny, inconspicuous butterflies to the magnifi­cent specimens with brightly coloured wings. His knowledge is impressive and his enthusiasm infectious. You can’t help but share his love for these delicate creatures.

For climatic reasons, the butterfly garden is only open from April to October. The temperature here is a constant 28°C and humidity is always high. Families in particular can spend a pleasant hour or two here and buy souvenirs and books in the store, which sometimes even hosts readings!

The butterfly garden in Greven­macher is not just a home for butterflies and an educational site for visitors, it is also a place where people with special needs or disabilities can learn and grow. Here they have the opportunity to learn practical skills and prepare for the demands of working life.

Pit checks the tickets of newly arrived visitors. “I’m needed here. And I learn something new every day,” he says enthusiasti­cally. In addition to butterflies, Pit deals with other fascinating animals: a chameleon slinking through the greenhouse, the quails flitting about, the crawl­ing spiders and small flutter­ing birds, not to mention the colourful koi carp circling in the pond. Exotic plants complete the picture, giving the impres­sion of being in another country.

Another highlight of Greven­macher’s butterfly garden is the so-called laboratory. In this room school classes and inter­ested visitors can dive deeper into the world of butterflies. The laboratory is equipped with modern microscopes that allow people to study these fascinat­ing insects in intimate detail. 

“Here, children can look at the creatures up close and explore their structure,” explains Sandra, one of the supervising instructors, as she leads us into the lab.

A meeting place for visitors and the staff who look after them, people of all ages and from different walks of life come together here to share the magic of the garden. It’s a place to relax, laugh and learn, to celebrate the simplicity and beauty of nature.

The butterfly garden in Greven­macher is more than just a garden. It is a place for discov­ery, education, encounters and pleasure. It is a garden that fills the hearts of visitors with joy and wonder and leaves a lasting impression.