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The best spring events at Trompenburg in Rotterdam

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Mathilde Simon profiel Rotterdam Centrum
Written by Mathilde Simon
March 30, 2024
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Did you know that Rotterdam has a beautiful botanical garden? In Kralingen you will find this oasis of peace where you can walk around among the most beautiful plants, flowers and trees. Fun events are regularly organized for everyone with green fingers or who could use some nature!

This spring you can participate in all kinds of fun activities at Trompenburg Tuinen & Arboretum. Now that everything is in bloom again, it is the perfect time to visit this gem in Rotterdam. Curious about which events are taking place this spring? Read it here!

The Spring festival

On Sunday, April 14, you will celebrate spring during the Spring Festival. A fun outing for young and old, with the theme 'growing and blossoming'. There is plenty to do for children in the botanical garden and they can even obtain a real garden team diploma after completing a course. The terraces and food trucks are also open again for a cup of coffee, drink or snack.

Are you not running in the Rotterdam marathon this year? Then come and find some peace and quiet at this Spring Festival from 10 AM to 5 PM.

Special annual plants sale

The Trompenburg seed society consists of dedicated green professionals. In February they started growing more than 60 different special annual plants. This has resulted in a beautifully colourful range.

On April 28, everyone can buy these annual plants at Trompenburg. Prices start at €1.75 per plant. Ideal to provide your home with some life! Are you there? The sale starts at 10 AM and ends at 5 PM.

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The Plant Market

Do you like plants? Then come to this plant market in Rotterdam during the first weekend of May! On Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 May you are welcome in the botanical garden, where specialized growers offer their beautiful and often organic plants.

In addition to plants, there are also stalls with garden tools, decorations, honey and gift items. Expert growers are happy to provide advice on choosing the right plants for the garden and their maintenance. You are welcome from 10 AM to 6 PM!

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Cactus weekend

For a whole weekend, Trompenburg will be all about cacti! You will be introduced to special items at a mini market. You can also find the best tips here to keep your cacti healthy and happy. During workshops everyone can learn more about (cuttings of) cacti and interesting facts are shared.

The cactus weekend in Trompenburg takes place on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 June, from 10 AM to 5 PM.

Mathilde Simon profiel Rotterdam Centrum
Written by Mathilde Simon
March 30, 2024
Frontrunner