The Hortus Botanical Garden Amsterdam is one of the most beautiful natural attractions, one of the oldest botanical gardens in the world, and a popular tourist attraction.
Hortus is one of the oldest botanical gardens in Europe, you will discover 4000 species of plants from all over the world. Strolling around this garden will make you forget you're in Amsterdam, like wandering in a rainforest or a verdant oasis
Amsterdam Botanical Garden @limitless-secrets
Overview of Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam
Located in the bustling center of the city, Hortus Amsterdam Botanical Garden is one of the oldest and most beautiful botanical gardens in the world. It attracts visitors year-round to see more than 4000 species of living plants and constantly changing gardens.
Greenhouse inside the botanical garden @limitless-secrets
The botanical garden is full of colors in autumn
Hortus Amsterdam Botanical Garden has 1 garden and 3 greenhouses.
- Garden with medicinal herbs, big pond
- The Palm Greenhouse has a number of palm collections, palm ferns and tub plants. There is a huge palm tree at the entrance which is very impressive
- In the butterfly greenhouse you will find a variety of tropical butterflies and tropical plants
- Really amazing tri-climate greenhouse, you will travel in 3 different climates: subtropical, desert and tropical with amazing architecture
The Hortus Botanical Garden also includes a glass room which is an open space used for educational purposes
Magnolia - large white flowers, with a fresh lemon scent @hortusamsterdam
When visiting the Hortus Botanicus, visitors will also find a snippendaal garden that includes a large collection of medicinal plants. They have been used for the training of pharmacists and doctors since the 17th century, a garden with a semicircular system and a large pond. Besides the sightseeing opportunities, this Amsterdam tourist attraction offers different types of activities, guided tours and children's programs. The best part is that even when you are at home, you can still participate in the projects of the place, do drawing exercises and take video tours of the Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam.
Ylang-ylang is a species of plant in the legume family (Fabaceae). It grows in tropical forests in the Philippines, Southeast Asia @hortusleiden
The best time to visit Hortus Botanicus is from June to September. During this time, the attraction experiences summer when the botanical garden is filled with lush and abundant greenery all around. The air is fresh and there aren't too many tourists so you can explore the sights at your own pace.
Flowers Fritillaria Imperialis @hortusamsterdam
Garden attractions Hortus Amsterdam
Hortus Amsterdam Botanical Garden consists of three greenhouses, palm greenhouse, butterfly house and Kaslokaal greenhouse with different climatic conditions such as temperature, humidity and air circulation. The three climate greenhouses are three different regions with different climates, representing desert, subtropical and tropical. On the one hand, the palm greenhouse displays a large collection of palm species, palm ferns and winter crops. The Butterfly Conservatory includes hundreds of free-flying tropical butterflies in their cages, while the Kaslokaal glass room is a versatile space for all kinds of educational activities at Hortus Botanicus.
One of the main features of the Hortus Amsterdam botanical garden is its gardens, including a semicircular garden and a large pond. In the snippendaal garden, visitors can witness a large collection of medicinal plants that have been used for the training of pharmacists and doctors since the 17th century. There is also a large pond in the area. The garden is surrounded by a collection of colorful rhododendrons.
At the botanical garden in Amsterdam, you will discover various kinds of attractions such as snippendaal garden, glass room, ginkgo tree, hugo de vries gate, palm greenhouse, Wollemi pine... Besides, you You'll also find cycads, carnivorous plants, canopy walkways, South Africa collection, Gympie Gympie, desert greenhouses, coffee, bees and butterflies in this famous Amsterdam botanical garden
The garden is home to a variety of local and exotic plants and flowers.
The main collections of the Hortus Amsterdam botanical garden are ginkgo biloba, hugo de vries gate, walking canopy, South African trees, carnivorous plants, container plants and butterflies & bees. Each of these collections serves a great purpose in attracting the same medicinal plants used for the training of pharmacists and physicians.
See a unique combination of carnivorous, tropical and seasonal plants @Amsterdamian
This most beautiful botanical garden in Amsterdam allows visitors to find their favorite plants through the Garden Explorer. You'll discover plants first-hand as you wander around the garden, you can find a list of 4000 living plant species and find the ones you want to see right here in the Dutch capital.
The botanical garden was originally established as a medicinal garden to grow medicinal plants for pharmacists and doctors. Eventually, hortus lost that function and was no longer associated with the University of Amsterdam (UvA). Today, its existence is funded by a number of local donors. It located in the Plantage district just outside the bustling center of Amsterdam represents a small green oasis in the city. Hidden behind 300-year-old gates are constantly changing gardens and greenhouses with beautiful butterflies and cacti.
Every year, more than 200,000 people visit the Hortus Botanicus. With a wide variety of plants and attractions, the botanical garden is ideal for all ages.
