Duration
1h 30m
Best Time
Morning
Price
€€
Walking
Minimal walking
About Hortus Botanicus
One of the world's oldest botanical gardens, founded in 1638 with rare medicinal plants for doctors and apothecaries. The greenhouse complex houses a 2,000-year-old agave, tropical palms, and cacti from around the world. The butterfly house swarms with exotic species in the summer months.
Insider Tips
The café Orangery serves lunch in the greenhouse surrounded by palms—reserve a table by the windows overlooking the garden.
Getting There
Address
Plantage Middenlaan 2a, 1018 DD Amsterdam, Netherlands
Neighborhood
Nieuwmarkt & PlantageNearest Metro
Skip the queue: Book tickets online to avoid the ticket line.
Frequently Asked Questions
Plan for about 1h 30m. Morning visits are typically less crowded.
Hortus Botanicus is in the Nieuwmarkt & Plantage neighborhood of Amsterdam. The address is Plantage Middenlaan 2a, 1018 DD Amsterdam, Netherlands. The area is well-served by metro.
Morning visits, especially early, mean fewer crowds and better light for photos. Weekdays are significantly quieter than weekends.
Comfortable shoes are recommended. Parts are outdoors, so bring a light layer.
Nearby in Nieuwmarkt & Plantage
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