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The World’s 100 Best Botanical Gardens

Kasteeltuinen Arcen

Arcen, Netherlands

  1. WORLD’S BEST BOTANICAL GARDENS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 95 2026
Kasteeltuinen Arcen

Castle grounds in Arcen with a 17th-century castle and many themed gardens in French, English, Mediterranean and Asian styles, linked by water features and streams. A mini-golf course is included in the entry fee, and evening light events run in autumn.

Highlights

  • Rose garden
  • Mediterranean garden
  • Maple and Asian gardens

Good to know

  • Paid entry, cheaper when booked online
  • Allow three hours to a full day
  • Wheelchairs available at the entrance

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