Amsterdam Botanic Garden 'Hortus Botanicus' is one of the oldest botanical gardens in the world offering a highly renowned collection. Originally, the botanical garden was established as Hortus Medicus, a herb garden with medical plants for Amsterdam.
 
Nowadays, this unique botanical garden exhibits more than 6000 different plants, including native trees, plants, herbs and shrubs. Some of the plants are as 200 years old. Some of the highlights of the garden are the Evolution Route and the Tree Route with some of the most attractive and interesting trees to see!  

After a relaxing and peaceful walk one can enjoy a drink at the Orangery, a wonderful café with a large terrace looking over this magnificent garden.

Opening times:
Mon - Frid: 9.00 - 17.00hrs
Sat, Sun and public holidays: 11.00 - 17.00hrs
Close: 1 Jan, 25 Dec
Nov - Mar: closed at 16.00hrs

Admission costs:
Adult 6.00 Euros
Senior over 65 3.00 Euros
Child 14 & under 3.00 Euros
Child 4 & under FREE
 
Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam Plantage Middenlaan 2a
1018 DD Amsterdam
T (+31) 20 625 90 21
F  (+31) 20 625 70 06
www.dehortus.nl