Botanische tuin Kerkrade, Kerkrade
Facts and practical information
The Botanical Garden Kerkrade is a botanical garden in Kerkrade, the Netherlands, established in 1938. The garden covers 1.5 hectares and represents 195 plant families.
The botanical garden manages the following collections on behalf of the National Plant Collection Foundation: pine family, Cryptomeria and flora from Madagascar. The latter collection is housed in the greenhouse complex constructed in 1987. It consists of 34 genera, 252 species and 21 cultivars and is represented by plants from the genera Aloe, Euphorbia and Kalanchoe, among others. Also on display are plants from endemic genera such as Ischnolepis, Folotsia, Seyrigia, Pachypodium, Xerosicyos, Zygosicyos, Alluaudia, Alluaudiopsis, Didierea and Uncarina.
The garden is a member of the Dutch Association of Botanical Gardens and the Museum Association.
St. Hubertuslaan 74Kerkrade
Botanische tuin Kerkrade – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Parkstad Limburg Stadion, GaiaZOO, Kasteel Strijthagen, Gemeentelijk Sportpark Kaalheide.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How to get to Botanische tuin Kerkrade by public transport?
Bus
- Vredeshofje • Lines: 5 (6 min walk)
- Papaverplein • Lines: 1, 2, 603 (7 min walk)
Train
- Spekholzerheide (27 min walk)