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A day out to the gardens of the Hortus?
The Hortus botanicus Haren is open practically year-round, seven days a week.
During regular opening hours, the gardens, Hortus gift store, plant shop and Hortus café are accessible. Catering facilities in the Hortus have different opening hours and the kitchen is open until 2 p.m. The Chinese Tea House The Moaning of the Dragon is open to visitors on Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. in July and August. The other time of the year, the Tea House is available for private parties only. For room rentals and special events, opening hours are by arrangement.
Opening hours
The Hortus botanicus Haren is open practically year-round, seven days a week.
During regular opening hours, the gardens, Hortus gift store, plant shop and Hortus café are accessible. Catering facilities in the Hortus have different opening hours and the kitchen is open until 2 p.m. The Chinese Tea House The Moaning of the Dragon is open to visitors on Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. in July and August. The other time of the year, the Tea House is available for private parties only. For room rentals and special events, opening hours are by arrangement.
Gardens High Season
from April 1 to November 1
between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
tuinen Laagseizoen
from November 1 to April 1
between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Hospitality, high season
from April 1 to November 1
between 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
kitchen open until 14:00
Horeca, laagseizoen
from November 1 to April 1
between 11:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
kitchen open until 14:00
Upcoming activities
During the season, various activities are organized in the Hortus.
Check out the upcoming activities below. Click here for the full calendar.
Entrance fees
For season 2023
Admission prices vary by season and by age or group. See below which admission price may apply to you.
Regular admission prices
| High Season (01-04 to 01-11) |
Low Season (01-11 to 01-04) |
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| Adults, 18 years and older | € 9,50 | € 5,00 |
| Children, ages 6 to 17 and up | € 6,00 | € 2,00 |
| Children, under 6 years of age | Free | Free |
| Students, with college cards | € 6,00 | € 3,50 |
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MBO, HBO, WO students
The Hortus botanicus Haren is an inspiring environment where you can enjoy peace and quiet all year round. For just 11 euros per academic year, you can enjoy as many as 20 acres of gardens for a year.
| High Season (01-04 to 01-11 |
Low Season (01-11 to 01-04 |
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| With a valid college card | € 6,00 | € 3,50 |
| Student annual subscription | € 11,00 | € 11,00 |
Student annual passes run per school year (from Sept. 1 to Sept. 1).
Annual subscription
This subscription is valid until December 31, 2023. During opening hours, you have unlimited access to the Hortus.
| Rate | ||
| Personal membership | € 25,00 | |
| Family Membership | € 42,50 | Registration on two adults, including (grand)children up to 12 years of age. |
With a subscription, you have free access to the Hortus during opening hours.
Groups
Rate discount 10 to 25 people – 10% off p.p. on the regular rate
Rate discount from 25 people – 20% discount p.p. on the regular rate
Out of a group of 25 paying visitors one attendant for free
Supervisors
People who cannot move through the gardens independently may bring one companion free of charge upon presentation of a Public Transport Companion Card.
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Tours
Cost tours: €32.50 (maximum 10 people per tour guide/guide). For a group of 10-15 people, the additional cost is € 3,- p.p.). Click here for more information about our guided tours
During activities
Custom admission prices may apply during special events; the special admission prices are listed with the event.
Which cards are not valid
The following admission tickets are not valid for the Hortus:
- 65+ card
- Museum Year Card
- Cultural Youth Passport (CJP).
Accessibility
Hortus Botanicus Haren / Kerklaan 34 / 9751 NN HAREN
The Hortus is easily accessible by car, bus or train. By car, from the A28 motorway, follow the signs for “Hortus Haren. The bus “line 51” stops every half hour at the “Bolhuissteeg” stop on Kerklaan. Sufficient parking facilities is available across from the Hortus entrance.
Bus
Line 51 runs every half hour from Groningen NS station in the direction of Haren. You can also take this line from NS station Haren towards Groningen. At the ‘Bolhuissteeg’ stop, get off in front of the Hortus entrance.
Train
Haren has an railway station. From this station, follow the signs for “Hortus Haren. This is about a 15-minute walk.
Train taxi
From Groningen railway station you can take a train cab to the Hortus, to do so call 0900-6798294.
Parking
Free parking is available behind the gas station, diagonally across from the Hortus entrance. This parking space is also suitable for group transportation.
Map
- E Entrance, Hortus café and store
- C Chinese teahouse
- B Apiary
- P Parking lot
- H Grand Café the Planstage
- WC Toilets
- Q Bus stop line 51
- F Bicycle storage
- K Greenhouses
- A Public greenhouse
- J Jeu the Boules court
- S Playground children
- W Exchange borders
- L Long life path border
- M Border Kerklaan
- Entrance Square
- Hondsrug garden
- Wild plants garden
- Dr. F.I. Brouwerpad
- Arboretum
- Willow Valley
- Grassland
- Heathland
- Pinetum
- Pergola
- Islandborders
- Field (until 2023)
- English gardens
- Low-food pool
- Herb garden
- Alder Grove
- Malus Corner
- Rhododendron Garden
- Rhododendron Valley
- Rock garden
- White garden
- Botanical Rose Garden
- Pastel Garden
- Hydrangea garden
- Blue/yellow garden
- Butterfly-Bee Meadow
- Hermitage
- Water garden
- Boulevard
- Birch Square
- Chinese garden
- The Rimpeling
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House Rules
- Hortus gardens are accessible only upon presentation of a valid admission ticket.
- Do not pick or eat seeds or berries, plants, or parts of them. These can be toxic.
You are not allowed to bring plants or seeds. - Wedding photography is permitted in the Hortus. The house rules apply unless otherwise stated in the information marrying in the Hortus.
- All forms of photo or film shoots require prior permission from the Hortus and are possible only on weekdays. Photo or film shoots not announced in advance will be refused or charged afterwards. When publishing photos, please mention the name “Hortus botanicus Haren”. Changing clothes and make-up is not allowed in the garden or greenhouse. Spaces for this purpose can be rented at the usual rates. No distinction is made between commercial and non-commercial, business or private shoots. No greenhouses or other areas can be closed to the public during opening hours.
- Rates photo shoot up to 10 people € 100.00 per hour, film shoot up to 10 people € 150.00 per hour, during opening hours. Prices do not include staff and supervision. The Hortus board will determine if a staff member should be present as an escort.
- Children are welcome when accompanied by an adult.
- Dogs are not allowed in the Hortus, with the exception of assistance dogs.
- Bicycles are not allowed in the Hortus; racks are available at the entrance to park your bike.
- Flying a drone in or above the Hortus is not permitted.
The Hortus is not liable for any damages you incur while visiting the Hortus. You enter the Hortus at your own risk. - In all other cases, the Hortus Board will decide.
