De Hortus Botanicus

Botanical garden Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

What to expect

The Hortus Botanicus is a botanical garden and one of the oldest in the world, founded in 1638. It features a collection of trees and plants, including some endangered species, as well as a large hothouse with three different tropical climates. The garden also has a café and two halls used for conferences and ceremonies. Visitors can explore the garden's various attractions, including a hexagonal pavilion, an orangery, and a palm house. The Hortus Botanicus is a popular attraction for both Dutch and international visitors and is accessible, with provisions such as service dogs allowed, personal assistants, and rest areas

Plan your family visit to the De Hortus Botanicus with these blog insights 👇

AMSTERDAM with family, with children

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited De Hortus Botanical Garden, one of the oldest botanical gardens. "In the greenhouse, we cross the lush and tropical vegetation, in a humid heat perfect for playing adventurers and telling stories!"

Highlights: We loved the exotic greenhouse with hundreds of butterflies. "The visit of the exotic greenhouse where hundreds of butterflies flutter is magical!" ✨

Visiting Amsterdam with family: the essentials

This family's experience:

Activities: We explored the botanical garden, which is one of the oldest in the world, and saw exotic plants and butterflies

Highlights: The Hortus Botanicus was a relaxing escape, and the children loved the tropical greenhouse with its exotic plants and butterflies ✨

Holland by camper van: our detailed itinerary

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Hortus Botanicus, one of the oldest botanical gardens in the world, and explored its tropical greenhouses and butterfly house

Highlights: The kids loved the butterfly house and the tropical plants ✨