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Hortus Botanicus Leiden
The oldest botanical garden in the Netherlands (1590), where Clusius first grew tulips — historic beds, tropical glasshouses and a Japanese-inspired garden behind Leiden University.
Hortus Botanicus, Leiden — Photo: Roger Veringmeier · CC BY 4.0
Facilities
Tropical greenhousesHistoric gardenCaféGarden shopGuided toursWheelchair accessible
Laid out in 1590, the Hortus botanicus Leiden is the oldest botanical garden in the country. It was here that the botanist Carolus Clusius planted some of the first tulips in the Low Countries, helping spark the Dutch love affair with the flower.
What to see
- The reconstructed Clusiustuin (Clusius garden)
- Warm tropical greenhouses with orchids and carnivorous plants
- The tranquil Von Siebold Japanese garden
Best for: history and horticulture together, a short walk from Leiden's centre.
Where to find it
Leiden, NetherlandsView on OpenStreetMap
