Thijsse,s Hof in Bloemendaal is another surprising place (for me). Read G.Busser's review, which prompted me to visit this place. Dr. Jac. P. Thijsse was a schoolmaster, then he became a biology teacher in Bloemendaal. He was one of the first conservationists in our country. He and his friends founded well-known nature associations such as: Natuurmonumenten, etc. School classes still come here for guided tours. In 1925, Thijsse received Thijsse's Hof on the occasion of his 60th birthday. The park is in the English landscape style by Leonard Springer. Apart from the history, just take a look around and enjoy this beautiful place.

(Translated by Google) This park is characterized by the fact that it houses different vegetation zones and thus a wide variety of plant species. It's not big, but varied. In a hinged display beehive behind glass, you can watch a colony making honey, watch beetles, spiders and dragonflies in the dune landscape and, weather permitting, enjoy the whole thing barefoot. There is a super clean and tidy toilet which has a fun "poo exhibit" of the animals that live in the area. In the house there is a kind of museum with over 100 stuffed exhibits of mostly birds and native mammals. There, among other things, school classes and interested people like us are explained and brought closer to the different animal species in their various habitats. You can only love what you know! We love this exhibition and the intention behind it. Our planet is diverse and only those who walk through nature with open eyes and hearts will learn to appreciate and protect it. (Original) Dieser Park zeichnet sich dadurch aus dass er verschiedene Vegetationszonen und damit verschiedenste Pflanzenarten beherbergt. Er ist nicht groß aber abwechslungsreich. Man kann in einem aufklappbaren Schau-Bienenstock hinter Glas Einem Volk bei der Honigherstellung zuschauen, in der Dünenlandschaft Käfer, Spinnen und Libellen beobachten, bei entsprechender Witterung das ganze auch barfuß genießen. Es gibt ein super sauberes und gepflegtes WC in dem es eine witzige "Kot-Ausstellung" der in dieser Gegend lebenden Tiere gibt. Im Haus gibt es eine Art Museum mit über 100 ausgestopften Exponaten von meist Vögeln und heimischen Säugern. Dort werden u.a. Schulklassen und interessierten Menschen wie uns, die verschiedenen Tierarten in ihren diversen Lebensräumen erklärt bzw. näher gebracht. Nur was man kennt kann man lieben! Wir lieben diese Ausstellung und die Intension dahinter. Unser Planet ist vielfältig und nur wer mit offenen Augen und Herzen durch die Natur geht, wird sie schätzen und schützen lernen.

Bij toeval hier terecht gekomen, was een item op tv Noord- Holland. Het is een echte oase van rust die gerund wordt door vrijwilligers, In het najaar wordt je met naambordjes geattendeerd op de groeiende paddenstoelen die er te zien zijn. In het bijbehorende gebouwtje krijg je er nog meer te zien. Dit is de oudste heemtuin in Nederland, mede opgericht door Jaq P Thijsse, die een van de eerste natuurbeschermers in Nederand was. Een ware aanrader, in het voorjaar zijn hier veel stinsenplanten te zien.

Mooi park prachtige beelden goed onderhouden leerzaam.

Small historic park with wild plants from the area. Free entrance and guided tours during the weekend. Various dune landscapes have been created on 2 hectares. Signs indicate the different plants, shrubs and trees. Highly recommended for plant lovers.

A nice place to relax or take a walk. Take a seat on one of the many benches and enjoy the birds and greenery. The botanical garden is full of special and everyday plants, all of which have a nameplate, very educational for young and old. It is clear that the garden is also very attractive to insects. With an insect hotel, beehive, sand bee hill and forests of branches, it is even more attractive for the little creatures. For young and old people there is now a barefoot path where you are invited to walk with your bare feet over various ground covers.

Heerlijk wandelen in een rustige mooie omgeving. Ook heerlijke bankjes in de zon.

Very beautiful and quiet nature reserve. It's extra fun to get a tour from one of the volunteers to learn about the flora and fauna that lives there.

Very nice park, lots of information. Also great fun for children

Beautiful piece of nature for everyone who loves plants and birds! Support is possible from € 2.50 per year! You can even buy wild plants there for a euro.

Went here with my son's class, super interesting!

I did an internship here during my high school years. It is a beautiful botanical garden that provides a rich insight into what grows and lives in our environment. Nice and educational to walk through.

Worth a visit, every season it changes

Small nature education center with botanical garden.

Super mooi met veel diversiteit voor een tuin van een kleine gemeenschap. Echt een topplek voor Bloemendaal. Niet te vergelijken met een botanische tuin a la Leiden / Utrecht (qua omvang / diversiteit)- maar uniek in zijn eigen wilde stijl. Erg fijn om regelmatig in rond te neuzen.

(Translated by Google) Nice courtyard for walking and there is information about the plants and trees. Beautiful piece of nature. (Original) Mooi hofje om te wandelen en er staat informatie over de planten en bomen. Prachtig stukje natuur.

What a great place for a family hike!