The park houses specimens of Buxus that are more than a century old.
It is recognized as one of the largest gardens of topiary art globally.
Maintenance is performed manually, with some sculptures requiring up to four years of initial training.
The park occupies a steep slope, offering a unique vertical perspective on the sculptures.
The Topiary Park in Durbuy is the largest park of its kind in the world, featuring over 250 individual topiary sculptures crafted from boxwood. Spanning 10,000 square meters, the garden uses box trees (Buxus sempervirens), some of which are over 100 years old. Visitors walk through a landscaped path system that showcases geometric shapes, animals, and mythological figures. The park is situated on a hillside overlooking the historic town of Durbuy and the Ourthe River. Maintenance requires constant, precise clipping to preserve the intricate forms of the shrubs. The collection includes notable structures such as the Manneken Pis and various whimsical creatures.
The highest viewing point at the top of the garden, which captures the contrast between the sculpted boxwood and the Durbuy valley below.
Wear comfortable, sturdy walking shoes as the park is built on a hillside with varying terrain.
Bring a camera with a wide-angle lens to capture the larger topiary groupings against the town backdrop.
Check the weather forecast, as the garden is entirely outdoors with limited canopy cover.
Do not attempt to climb or shortcut the paths, as the boxwood is fragile and the hillside can be slippery.
Closed during the winter months; generally open from late spring through late autumn.
Stay strictly on the designated footpaths; touching the topiary is prohibited to maintain the health and shape of the plants.
