When you think of Hoegaarden, you think (at least as a beer connoisseur) of the fresh wheat beer that comes from this place. But Hoergaarden is also famous for its gardens among garden lovers.

They are hidden behind the 18th-century chapter house and the "Adlershorst", a tenement from 1734 surrounded by old garden walls.
Here you will find a remarkable collection of bulbous plants (the beds of tulips, daffodils and crocuses are particularly beautiful in spring), perennials, annuals and biennials, as well as shrubs and trees. The oldest, a sweet chestnut, has been here for 275 years - if he could tell a story!
Discover the various themed gardens such as the recycling garden, the exotic garden, the pond garden, the city garden and the beer garden (!).

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Annette🏞️⛰️🥾🚲

July 13, 2025

The municipality offers residents and visitors of all ages a beautiful green space – with (water) playgrounds, rest areas, picnic lawns, and carrot benches – that is both sustainable and low-maintenance.

The historic park is tucked away behind the 18th-century Kapittelhuys and Arendsnest. It is surrounded by the remains of old cable-stayed walls and features beautiful trees, the oldest of which (Castanea savtiva, or sweet chestnut) has lived here for more than 275 years. The park was formerly known as the "Gardens of Hoegaarden," but due to the combination of more maintenance (including the ban on pesticides) and less funding, it was decided to focus on more ecological and sustainable park management. The themed gardens were removed to create visual axes through the park and to give it a new interpretation as a green meeting place with a focus on recreation, nature, and education. Be sure to admire the neo-Gothic conservatory.

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