Gardens in Waddenland
Wander through gardens full of flowers. In Waddenland, there are many beautiful gardens to wander through. Whether in the stately garden of a borg or church, or in an Arboretum Notoarestoen, you will find peace and quiet here. In some places, you can even put together a beautiful bouquet.
Domies Then
How many different types of plants can you fit into just under one hectare? At the foot of the Petruskerk in the village of Pieterburen you will find Domies Toen. A botanical garden, recognised as a museum garden. A weem, a farm rectory, used to stand on this spot. This botanical garden is a colourful example of a 'slingertoen', the Groningen variant of a garden in English landscape style. While walking, you hear nothing but buzzing insects for a while.
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Pick gardens
Enjoying beautiful nature and feel like taking home a bouquet of your own? Not everywhere you can just pick flowers, but fortunately there are a number of picking gardens where you can. At the Pluktuin Lageweg in Bedum. Pick the flowers you like best and put together a beautiful bunch. This way, you bring a piece of Groningen nature into your living room.
Borgtuinen
Scattered across Waddenland you will find centuries-old borgen in many places. At these stately old homes, the wealthy residents often laid out beautiful gardens. Landgoed Verhildersum and Menkemaborg, among others, have beautiful gardens to wander through. Stroll along shell paths and admire the floral splendour they have to offer.
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Arboretum Notoarestoen Eenrum
Among the greenery on the outskirts of the village of Eenrum is the Arboretum Notoarestoen. This botanical garden specialising in trees and shrubs was created in the 18th and 19th centuries to try out native greenery, with the aim of later spreading it further in its own country. Today, apart from being a collection of greenery, the arboretum is often a centre of scientific research and education.
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