5 Beautiful and Free Public Gardens in the Netherlands

The following gardens are really worth a visit when you are in the area. These are beautiful hidden gems and entrance is free.

00:00 Sequoiahof

Various garden styles packed into 1 garden. There are beautiful ponds, colorful cottage style borders, a Japanese part, a large woodland garden, hardy exotics, a green roof, but the most beautiful feature in this large garden is the massive Greek style pergola.

You come along all kinds of small buildings and structures which fit perfectly in the garden. There are also many recycled items, like an old rusty bicycle, old chairs and quirky planters.

• Lots of Gardening Ideas & Upcycling in thi...

03:42 Japanese Garden Clingendael

The most beautiful and authentic Japanese Garden in the Netherlands. It is the only Japanese garden in the Netherlands from the early 20th century. During the walk through the garden you will see authentic Japanese lanterns, various sculptures, red bridges, a large pond, a Pavilion and the most beautiful planting!

• Japanese Garden at Clingendael Park, the H...

06:33 Assortment Garden

This beautiful garden feels more like a park. "De Sortimentstuin" is a showcase of tree nursery crops, perennials and bulbs for national and international visitors.

09:52 Green Cathedral / Groene Kathedraal

Tropical and Japanese style garden areas, green cathedral-like structures, beautiful borders, art and more in this public and free! garden.

Green Cathedral consists of several garden rooms, all with their own atmosphere and very well maintained. You imagine yourself in a completely different world.

• Free Public Garden Green Cathedral / Groen...

13:06 Costerustuin

A hidden gem in Hilversum, the Netherlands, you could easily walk past this garden. It's a small and very well maintained garden and it's free! The Costerustuin is a historic botanical garden. The plants from one plant family are grouped together. There are over 1000 plants, a wildlife pond, pergolas and some special trees in this small space. Everything is done by volunteers. Nice to combine with a visit to Pinetum Blijdenstein.

• Costerustuin: a hidden, small and free bot...

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