Arboretum trompenburg

Discover an 8-hectare botanical treasure just outside Rotterdam city centre. Situated in the Kralingen district, Trompenburg offers a serene escape filled with trees, shrubs, bulbs and tubers — a true plant-lover’s paradise.

Highlights:

A historic estate originally laid out around 1820, now registered as a museum and arboretum.

Home to national plant collections including oaks (Quercus), beeches (Fagus), hollies (Ilex) and hostas.

The dramatic succulent greenhouse (“woestijnkas”) for cactus and succulent enthusiasts.

The relatively recent Food Forest “De Overtuin” (opened 2018), a designed ecosystem focused on edible plants and natural balance.

A relaxed tea-room, garden shop and gentle walking paths suited for nature lovers, families and anyone looking for calm in the city.

Information:

🌼Type: Park

📍Place: Rotterdam, Netherlands

📅 Date: check opening hours

🌐Website: https://trompenburg.nl/

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