Thijsse's Hof

Thijsse's Hof

Botanical GardenNature ReserveBarefoot Path Ages 3+ ☀️ Outdoors

The Netherlands' oldest wildlife garden (established 1925), displaying native dune plants and animals in natural settings across 2 hectares. Children can explore diverse ecosystems including woodland, marshland, grassland and a central pond while observing birds, insects and wildflowers; there's a barefoot sensory path and guided tours available. An educational institution emphasizing hands-on nature discovery with seasonal changes bringing different species into view.

achter het pannenkoekenhuisje, Mollaan 4, 2061 BG Bloemendaal, Netherlands
Ages 3+
Free
MonClosed
Tue9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sun10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Accessible
Toilets
Insider tip

No car parking on-site; arrive by train (15 min walk from Bloemendaal station) or bike. Best visited spring through early autumn for flowering plants and bird activity.

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