Autumn cultural events scheduled at Cannenburgh Castle and Hortus Botanicus Leiden

Various cultural and seasonal activities are scheduled for October at Cannenburgh Castle and the Hortus Botanicus Leiden.

At Cannenburgh Castle on the Veluwe, visitors can attend an autumn market on October 17 and 18. Other scheduled events include 'Cannenburch Ontluikt' tours on October 20 and 22, outdoor guided tours regarding the history of water power on October 21 and 23, and an immersive experience meeting historical castle residents on October 24.

In Leiden, the Hortus Botanicus is celebrating the 500th anniversary of its first director, Carolus Clusius, with the 'Time Travel with Clusius in Autumn' map. The botanical garden is also offering butterfly research cards and a series of bulb photography by Rob Overmeer, which will be on display along the Witte Singel until December 1, 2026.