Hortus Botanicus

Hortus Botanicus is Amsterdam’s treasured botanical garden and home to a variety of local and exotic plants and flowers. In a city known for its beautiful parks, Hortus Botanicus is one of the oldest botanical gardens in the world and a major traveller draw.

Each year, over 200,000 people visit the Hortus Botanicus. With its range of plants and attractions, the botanical garden is ideal for all ages. Hortus Botanicus was originally designed as an herb garden for medicinal purposes, so it's of particular interest to academics.

Hortus Botanicus - one of the highlights of 8 Things to Do Off the Beaten Track in Amsterdam and 10 Best Natural Sights Around Amsterdam (Read all about Amsterdam here)