Hortus Alkmaar Alkmaar - Botanical Garden
Hortus AlkmaarBotanical Garden in Alkmaar
Description
Hortus shop and greenhouse caféYou can also visit the Hortus shop. Various souvenirs are sold such as: organic plants, seeds, honey, jam or even tea from our own garden.If you only come to drink something on the terrace or buy something in the shop, you will of course not pay entrance. At Hortus Alkmaar you can enjoy a cup of organic coffee or tea with a delicious point in the greenhouse or, weather permitting, on the terrace apple pie. There is also a possibility to pick your own herbs from our tea garden, which is located next to the terrace . You can choose from different varieties, including mint, sage, lemon balm, licorice plant and lavender. HistoryThe garden used to be no bigger than half an acre. The collection consisted of about 100 types of herbs, mostly from a herb garden in Germany. From the beginning, it was decided to grow in a natural way in an ecological environment. In 1987 the garden was expanded to one hectare. In 1989, the garden was doubled in size by expanding on the other side of the water. In 1998, another half a hectare of land was added. |
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Frequently asked question about Botanical Garden
Are all botanical gardens free to enter?
No, some gardens do have a free entrance fee. However, most botanic gardens require a small entrance fee. Often between 1 and 10 euros, they do this because the maintenance of these gardens takes a lot of effort.
How many official botanical gardens are there in the Netherlands?
In the Netherlands, 27 official botanical gardens are open to the public. These are also all members of the Dutch Association of Botanical Gardens.
What does a botanical garden mean?
'Hortus botanicus' is a traditional name for what is nowadays often referred to as a botanical garden or in Flanders also known as a botanical garden. These are gardens with plants that were used or studied for science. In the strictest sense, a hortus botanicus is a scientific plant collection. An example could be a garden with medicinal herb plants.
What is so characteristic about a botanical garden?
A botanical garden is characterized by a diverse mix of plant species, varying from local plants to exotic green plants.
What is the most beautiful botanical garden in the Netherlands?
The ANWB voted Hortus Leiden as the most beautiful botanical garden. This garden is not only the most beautiful, but also the oldest botanical garden in Western Europe. This green heart of the city has been there since 1590, when Carolus Clusius, physician and botanist, grew the first tulip collections in Europe.
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Practical
| Setting | Indoor & Outdoor |
Prices
| From priceFor adults | €2.50 |
Opening hours
| Monday | Unknown |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | Unknown |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00 - 17:00 |
Location
| 8,330.14 km from Denver, United States |
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