Hortus Botanicus
Park · Plantage, Amsterdam

Hortus Botanicus

Photo: Elekes Andor · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The Hortus Botanicus is a botanical garden in the Plantage area of Amsterdam. It holds plant collections in greenhouses and outdoor sections. Look for the palm house and themed plant displays.

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Good to know

Tickets
Check the official website for current admission prices.
Time needed
Allow one to two hours.
Best time
Daylight hours from spring through autumn.
Getting there
Tram or short walk from Amsterdam Centraal to the Plantage area.

Itineraries with Hortus Botanicus

Day 4 of Amsterdam in 5 Days

Plantage and the docks

How Hortus Botanicus fits into a day.
  1. 10:00Hortus BotanicusPlantage
  2. 12:00Jewish MuseumPlantage
  3. 14:30NEMO Science MuseumOosterdok
  4. 16:30National Maritime MuseumOosterdok
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Hortus Botanicus questions

How old is the Hortus Botanicus?

It dates to 1638 as one of the oldest botanical gardens in the world.

Is the Hortus Botanicus worth visiting?

It offers focused plant collections and quiet paths for those interested in botany.

Are there guided tours at the Hortus Botanicus?

Tours are sometimes available; confirm details on the garden's website before arrival.

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