Botanical Garden

The Botanical Garden or 'Botanique' is steeped in history. From the Middle Ages this green oasis was the garden of the former 'commanderij van Pitzemburg', order of knights. After its abolition, in the nineteenth century the garden was turned into an English landscape garden for members of the elitist Société Royale d'Horticulture. After the First World War it opened to the public as a municipal park.

In the middle of the Botanical Garden is a statue of the celebrated scientist Rembert Dodoens. In the sixteenth century he wrote a highly acclaimed herbal called the 'Cruydenboek'. These days the Botanical Garden is a quiet and very pleasant park where you can enjoy the plant life while the children let off steam in the playground.

Kruidtuin Vist Mechelen

Opening hours

March 1 - October 31: 8am - 9pm
November 1 - February 28/29: 8am - 7pm

Price

Free

Comfort

Accessibility

Partly accessible by wheelchair  

The paths in the Botanical Garden are wide and easily navigable by wheelchair users. The steep slope at the entrance next to the ViaVia Reiscafé makes access more difficult. The other entrances, via the Bruul and Pitzemburgstraat, are level and so provide easy access for wheelchairs and prams. 

Contact

T +32 15 29 76 54
visit@mechelen.be

Location

Bruul 129, 2800 Mechelen