This botanical garden was established in 1590, it is one of the oldest botanical gardens in the world. The garden covers an area of 4 hectares and contains over 60,000 species of plants.

Home to a variety of rare and endangered species, as well as a large collection of medicinal plants, including a few crown jewels, such as the ‘Victoria Amazonica’. The biggest species of waterlilies, situated in the Victoria Glasshouse, and some other plants here even are the last of their kind in the world!

The spacious gardens offer many unique themes, including several indoor greenhouses, a library, a herbarium and many outdoor areas. As well as the Old Observatory, the oldest remaining university observatory in the world. A unique historical monument that should not be missed! Hortus Botanicus Leiden is open to the public and offers educational programs and guided tours.