Spring plant market at Trompenburg Gardens

HAPPENING 16–17 May 2026 | This spring, a weekend plant market will transform Trompenburg Gardens into a hub for greenery, featuring growers, garden décor and eco-conscious inspiration. The event is open to all gardening enthusiasts.

Plant market returns to Trompenburg Gardens

Trompenburg will host its specialist plant market on 16 and 17 May. The event brings together specialist growers selling plants, trees and shrubs, with the market ranging from perennials and bulbs to cacti. Visitors can also ask growers for advice during the weekend. 

Alongside the plants, the market will include stalls selling garden decoration, honey and other garden-related products. Flora’s terrace will also be open that weekend, which makes the May market feel less like a quick shopping stop and more like one of those easy spring days where you can browse, walk and eat in the same place. 

Growers and gardening experts

We're not sure who's coming in 2026, but last year, the market featured several growers including:

• Happy Garden, a hobby nursery known for cultivating hostas, irises, daylilies, poppies and peonies.
• Kwekerij Aaldering – De Stek, a biological nursery offering perennials such as Epimedium and Geranium. This grower also provides social day programmes as part of its operations.
• Krukla Tuinen, a small-scale nursery focusing on perennials, ornamental grasses, shrubs and trees. They also offer garden design and sustainable planting advice.
• Botanische tuin Mei Chu, a botanical garden covering three hectares, home to over 80 species of bamboo, along with Asian trees, shrubs and perennials.

We'll update this section as soon as we learn more.

More than just plants

In addition to plant stalls, visitors will find garden decoration, honey, and eco-friendly gift items. Seating areas with coffee, cake and light lunch options will be available.

Entry and practical information

Standard Trompenburg Gardens entry fees apply. Visitors with a Museumkaart, Rotterdampas or an annual walking pass for Trompenburg will be granted free access. E-tickets are available online to help reduce waiting time at the entrance.

The organisers advise using public transport or cycling. For those arriving by car, parking is available at Erasmus Plaza garage (entrance via Burgemeester Oudlaan), where exit tickets can be purchased at the garden entrance for €7.50. Excelsior parking is also an option.

Additional tips:

• Bring a reusable bag for purchases.
• Some stalls accept only cash.
• Walking shoes are recommended due to the mixed terrain.
• Wheelchairs and prams are welcome.
• There is no ATM nearby; payment at the café and restaurant is by PIN or credit card only.
• Electric bike batteries cannot be stored at the entrance building.
• Always check that your Rotterdampas or Museumkaart is valid before visiting.

Event location and directions

The plant market takes place at Trompenburg Tuinen & Arboretum, located in the Kralingen district. The area is known for its leafy surroundings and proximity to Erasmus University. Public transport options include tram and metro lines to nearby stops such as Voorschoterlaan or Kralingse Zoom.