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Utrecht University's botanic gardens at Fort Hoofddijk — a dramatic rock garden built into a 19th-century fort, greenhouses and a systematic garden on the city's east side.
Botanische Tuinen, Utrecht — Photo: Hanno Lans · CC BY 4.0
Facilities
Rock gardenGreenhousesCaféGuided toursParkingWheelchair accessible
The Botanische Tuinen of Utrecht University wrap around Fort Hoofddijk, part of the Dutch Water Line. Its best-known feature is a large rock garden built over and into the old fort, planted with alpine and Mediterranean species.
What to see
- The rock garden on the historic fort
- Tropical and subtropical greenhouses
- The systematic and evolution gardens
Best for: a half-day of plants and history away from the tourist crowds.
Where to find it
Utrecht, NetherlandsView on OpenStreetMap
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