Hortus Overzee is located in the center of Den Helder, hidden in a residential area. Here you will not only find a beautiful collection of colorful tropical plants, but also the largest relaxing Japanese garden in the Netherlands, with running water, natural stone bridges, koi carp, turtles and of course many beautiful plants. Designed and constructed by professors from the Japanese garden city of Kyoto. The collection of tropical plants and trees from all over the world has been built up over many years and allows visitors to take a botanical journey around the world. You will find orange trees, banana plants, orchids, palms, agaves. Too many to mention! In the tropical greenhouse you will feel like you are in the tropics. Be surprised, amazed and inspired in our attractive greenhouses and secret gardens. In addition to mature tropical plants, birds also live in this tropical garden. In the butterfly house you can admire the life cycle of the butterfly (egg – caterpillar – pupa – butterfly). The cactus collection of Hortus Overzee is special of its kind. The beautiful collection of container plants is also worth admiring! It will therefore not surprise you that the Hortus is also a beautiful location for weddings, photo reports, lunches, High Teas and other festive gatherings. Located in the center of Den Helder, you will not only find a beautiful collection of colorful tropical plants, but also the largest Japanese garden in the Netherlands with running water.
“Hortus Overzee”
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Batterij Begraafplaats
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IJssalon Wim Laan
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