About Botanical Garden (Hortus Botanicus)

Hortus Botanicus is located in the East of Amsterdam centre and is one of the oldest botanical gardens in the world. The Hortus was opened in 1638, by the city council. It was opened as a medicinal herb garden to help combat plague-type illnesses which gripped Europe at the time.
Its collection expanded as Dutch traders bought back exotic plants from all over the world. The Hortus covers up to 1.2 hectares and is divided into 29 sections for different types of plant species. There are 7 greenhouses on site - The old Palmhouse (from 1912), a Butterfly greenhouse and the modern 3-climate greenhouse (1993) which has desert, sub-tropical and tropical climates. In the garden and the greenhouses, it has a collection of over 4,000 plant species.

Must See

Various types of plants and trees present in the botanical garden.
Greenhouses present throughout the botanical garden.

How to reach

In case of going to the Botanical Garden from the City Center by a Public Transport get on to Bus No. 2A or 1018DD. You can also go there by Car/Taxi.

Tips

  • Look at the plants.
  • Smell the flowers.
  • Listen to the birds.
  • Enjoy the peace and quiet.
  • Big baggage has to be left at the enterance at your own risk.
  • Stay on paths.
  • Do not touch, break or take plants.
  • Smoking is allowed in the garden, but not inside the greenhouses.
  • The use of cell phones is not allowed inside the museum cafe or on the terrace.
  • All visitors must behave properly and ensure safety for themselves and others.
  • Visitors must leave the Hortus at closing time.

 

Visit Time

Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.


The Hortus is closed on January 1st and December 25th.

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Waiting Time

Nil

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

Adult: € 9,50

Student card: € 5

Senior / European Youth Card: € 5

Children (5-14 years old): € 5

Amsterdam Card: Free

Group: € 7.50 p.p. 

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Time you can spend

1 to 1.5 hours.

 

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Weather

Few Clouds 11.17°C

 

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