Arboretum Trompenburg

Trompenburg Tuinen & Arboretum: Rotterdam’s botanical garden

Trompenburg Tuinen & Arboretum is a botanical garden located in the Kralingen district, east of Rotterdam city centre.

Covering more than eight hectares, its gardens contain an extensive collection of trees, shrubs, perennials, flowers, bulbs and other plants from different parts of the world.

With thousands of species and varieties, Trompenburg offers a completely different environment from Rotterdam’s urban landscape and is one of the best places in the city to enjoy nature and tranquillity.

A garden with a long history

The origins of Trompenburg go back to the historic country estates that once occupied this part of Kralingen.

During the 19th century, the estate known as Zomerlust, later renamed Trompenburg, was owned by the Smith and subsequently Van Hoey Smith families. Their passion for trees led to the development of an increasingly important botanical collection and the creation of an arboretum.

Several generations continued to expand the gardens and collections. In 1958, the Stichting Arboretum Trompenburg was established and the garden gradually opened to the public. Today, Trompenburg combines its historic landscape with an internationally recognised living collection of trees and plants.

What to see at Trompenburg

The garden contains an impressive diversity of trees and ornamental plants. Its best-known collections include oaks, rhododendrons, hostas, holly and succulents.

You will also find ponds and waterways, perennial borders, an aviary, a food forest and a photogenic desert greenhouse containing a remarkable collection of cacti and succulents.

The appearance of the garden changes considerably throughout the year, so every season offers visitors a different experience.

A different experience in every season

Spring is particularly attractive when the rhododendrons and many other plants are in flower, while in summer the gardens reach their greatest density and variety of colours.

Autumn is another excellent time to visit Trompenburg, when many of its trees and shrubs turn shades of red, yellow and orange.

It is an ideal place for a peaceful walk, nature photography or simply escaping Rotterdam’s busy city centre for a few hours.

Trompenburg Tuinen & Arboretum: practical information

ℹ️ QUICK INFORMATION
🌳 Place	Trompenburg Tuinen & Arboretum
🌿 Type	Botanical garden and arboretum
📏 Size	More than 8 hectares
🌺 Highlights	Rhododendrons, hostas, oaks, holly and succulents
📍 Area	Kralingen
📌 Address	Honingerdijk 86, 3062 NX Rotterdam
⏳ Visit	Approximately 1.5–2 hours
🍂 Best time	Spring and autumn

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