Hortus Haren
A large botanical garden on the southern edge of Groningen, famous for Het Verborgen Rijk van Ming, the largest Ming-style Chinese garden in the Netherlands.
Hortus Haren once belonged to the University of Groningen. It covers about 20 hectares and has several themed areas, including a tropical greenhouse, a Celtic garden, an English garden and a rock garden. Its most famous feature is Het Verborgen Rijk van Ming (The Hidden Realm of Ming), built in the style of Ming-dynasty Suzhou gardens, with pavilions, covered walkways, rockeries and ponds. It is one of the largest Chinese-style gardens in Europe. Admission costs about €13, and a visit takes about 2 to 3 hours. It is about 20 minutes by bus or bicycle from the city centre.
Opening hours
About 10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Groningen Canal Cruise
- Groninger Museum
- Pepergasthuis
- Forum Groningen
- Pelstergasthuis (Holy Ghost Hospice)
- Martinikerk
- Martinitoren
- Grote Markt