On this page, you’ll find information about the accessibility of the Hortus for visitors with disabilities. You are very welcome!
On the right side of this website, you’ll find a button that allows you to adjust the website interface to your preferences.
Need more information? Feel free to contact us at 020-6259021 or [email protected], or ask one of our staff members in the garden.
How to get here
Visitor address:
Plantage Middenlaan 2a, 1018 DD Amsterdam
Special transport
It is possible to temporarily stop directly in front of the Hortus gate to drop off visitors. The entrance can be reached by approaching from Nieuwe Herengracht. Long-term parking is not allowed.
Disabled parking nearby
The nearest disabled parking spaces are located on Muiderstraat, opposite number 30, and on Plantage Parklaan, near number 9A.
Public transport
The nearest metro station is Waterlooplein – this station is wheelchair accessible.
The nearest tram stop is Mr. Visserplein – this stop is not wheelchair accessible.
For more information, visit the website of our city’s public transport.
Accompaniment
If you are unable to visit the Hortus independently due to (health) reasons, you are welcome to bring a companion with you. The companion may enter free of charge. You and your companion can check in together at the entrance with our gate staff.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs are allowed in the Hortus, provided they are on a leash.
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair reservation
The Hortus is accessible for wheelchair users. The garden paths are covered with gravel. For visitors with limited mobility, the Hortus has a free wheelchair to use. You can reserve this wheelchair by emailing [email protected].
Mobility scooters
You are welcome to visit the Hortus with your mobility scooter. Please note that many of the paths in the garden and greenhouses have limited accessibility for mobility scooters. The paths are gravel and can be quite narrow in some areas. We kindly ask that you adjust your speed to match that of walking visitors. This is to ensure the safety of yourself, other visitors, and our plant collection.
Accessible restroom
There is an accessible restroom located in the Hortus Café. It can be reached via a separate wheelchair ramp behind the terrace.
Preventing overstimulation
Be aware of high temperatures in the greenhouses, especially during warm summer days. The tropical greenhouse is very humid.
Light reflection from the greenhouse windows can be intense, especially in summer and during low sun in spring and autumn.
No music is played in the Orangerie. You can sit either indoors or outside on the terrace. Please note that the café and terrace can get busy during lunchtime.
Quiet hours
The Hortus is open daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Prefer to visit during a quieter time? Plan your visit outside of weekends and school holidays. The hours between 10:00–11:00 AM and 4:00–5:00 PM are usually relatively calm.
The Hortus may be busier during events. We recommend checking our event calendar before your visit.
