Haren, Former municipality in Groningen, Netherlands
Haren is a village in Groningen province that sits along a sand ridge formation north of the city of Groningen. The settlement combines rural character with solid transportation links through its railway station and regional bus routes.
The village was first recorded in the 13th century and kept its independence as a separate municipality for centuries. It merged with Groningen city in 2019 and became part of a larger administrative area.
The Hortus Haren botanical garden contains numerous plant species and represents the largest collection of its type in the Netherlands.
The local railway station connects the village to Groningen and surrounding cities, making day trips easy from here. Bus lines also reach smaller neighboring communities if you want to explore the wider region.
The village is home to Hortus Haren, a botanical garden holding one of the country's largest plant collections. Visitors can explore hundreds of different species spread across carefully maintained gardens and greenhouses.
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