Utrecht · Historische klooster- en stadstuin
Tuinen van Hof van Chartreuse
Laan van Chartroise 168, 3552 EZ Utrecht
Visit Tuinen van Hof van Chartreuse in Utrecht. Find opening hours, admission, address, accessibility and practical visitor information.
- Type
- Historische klooster- en stadstuin
- Accessibility
- Toegankelijke tuin bij een werk- en wooncomplex; respecteer de gebruikers
- Opening hours
- Overdag toegankelijk; controleer actuele informatie bij evenementen of werkzaamheden
- Admission
- Gratis
- Managed by
- Hof van Chartreuse
Description
Behind the listed buildings of Hof van Chartreuse lie about 5,000 square metres of ecological garden just north of Utrecht city centre.
History
The site belonged to Nieuwlicht, a Carthusian monastery founded in 1391. Its gatehouse and farmhouse preserve the memory of the medieval precinct.
Nature & Design
The present garden is designed as food and shelter for animals, using carefully selected plants and biodiversity-friendly management.
Visitor Information
The garden adjoins offices and homes and is accessible; visitors should respect the quiet and everyday use of the complex.
Fun Facts
The names Chartroise and Chartreuse still refer to the Carthusian order that lived here centuries ago.
Practical information about Tuinen van Hof van Chartreuse
- What are the opening hours of Tuinen van Hof van Chartreuse?
- Overdag toegankelijk; controleer actuele informatie bij evenementen of werkzaamheden Always check the current opening hours on the garden website before travelling.
- How much does a visit to Tuinen van Hof van Chartreuse cost?
- Gratis
- Where is Tuinen van Hof van Chartreuse located?
- Laan van Chartroise 168, 3552 EZ Utrecht
Always check the current opening hours on the garden website before travelling.