Leiden attractions

Hortus Botanicus Leiden is the oldest botanical garden in the Netherlands. It was first designed in 1590 and was extended over the following centuries. It's located in Leiden, just a short train ride from Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Museum Volkenkunde in Leiden is bursting with thousands of artifacts sourced from around the world. Visitors can hop from continent to continent in the excellent permanent exhibitions, learning about culture and customs via art, clothing, jewelry, tools, musical instruments, religious objects and more!