Botanic Garden Zuidas, Amsterdam

Name: Botanic Garden Zuidas
Address: Van der Boechorststraat 8, Amsterdam, 1081 BT, Netherlands
Telephone: +31 20 598 9390

#248 among attractions in Amsterdam

Park, Relax in park, Garden, Botanical garden

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Facts and practical information

The Botanic Garden Zuidas is a botanical garden belonging to Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It was established in 1967 for the purpose of education and research for the Biology faculty. It is situated behind the University Medical Centre, and includes a garden area of about 1 hectare of which about 1,000 square metres is occupied by glass-houses. Since 1988, the garden no longer has an educational function, but the property is still owned and supported by the university. ()

Local name: Botanische tuin Zuidas Elevation: 7 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 52°19'57"N, 4°51'38"E

Address

Van der Boechorststraat 8Stadsdeel Zuid (Buitenveldert-West)Amsterdam 1081 BT Netherlands

Contact

+31 20 598 9390

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Botanic Garden Zuidas – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Olympic Stadium, Strand Zuid, Fencing at the 1928 Summer Olympics, RAI Amsterdam.

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Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
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52°20'30"N • 4°53'10"E
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Monuments and statues
Fencing at the 1928 Summer Olympics, Amsterdam
21 min walk • At the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam, seven fencing events were contested, six for men and one for women.
1.2 miNE
Convention center
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1.2 miN
Memorial
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Mosque
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Neighbourhood
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0.7 miNE
Business center
World Trade Center, Amsterdam
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~1540 ftNE
Museum
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8 min walk • Willem Bilderdijk was a Dutch poet, historian, lawyer, and linguist.
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Neighbourhood
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1.5 miNE
Sport, Sport venue, Modernist architecture
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Botanic Garden Zuidas open?

Botanic Garden Zuidas is open:

Monday 8 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 8 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Botanic Garden Zuidas?

Nearby attractions include Bilderdijk Museum, Amsterdam (8 min walk), Buitenveldert, Amsterdam (16 min walk), Zuidas, Amsterdam (17 min walk), Prinses Irenebuurt, Amsterdam (19 min walk).

How to get to Botanic Garden Zuidas by public transport?

The nearest stations to Botanic Garden Zuidas:

Bus

VUmc/Boechorststraat • Lines: 465 (4 min walk)
VUmc Hoofdingang • Lines: 221, 246, 274, 341, 346, 348, 358, 62 (5 min walk)

Tram

VUmc Hoofdingang • Lines: 24 (5 min walk)
Koenenkade • Lines: Ema (6 min walk)

Metro

Amstelveenseweg • Lines: 50, 51 (11 min walk)
Zuid • Lines: 50, 51, 52 (19 min walk)

Train

Amsterdam Zuid (18 min walk)