Botanical Gardens

Utrecht University’s Botanical Gardens span 10 hectares, making them the largest academic botanical garden in the Netherlands. With over 10,000 plant species from around the world, it’s an inspiring place where nature, science, and relaxation come together. There’s something new to discover every day.

Contactinformation Botanic Gardens
Visitorscentre: +31(030) 253 1890
Available daily from 1 March to 1 December from 09.00 to 16.00h

Office: +31(0)30 253 1826
Available daily from 09.00 to 16.00h

General: botanische.tuinen@uu.nl
Communication/Media: communicatie.botanischetuinen@uu.nl
Friends: vrienden.botanischetuinen@uu.nl

Garden Café Botanica
Restaurant: 030 253 1905
Available daily from 1 March to 1 December from 10.00 to 16.00h

Catering : +31(0)6 5353 8003

E-mail: info@tuincafebotanica.nl
Website : www.tuincafebotanica.nl

The Gardens also offer plenty of rental options. There are three indoor spaces available in the Tropical Greenhouses, two outdoor tents on the event lawn during the warmer months, and the Garden Café can be rented for receptions and gatherings. It’s an ideal setting for meetings, family days, presentations, and workshops — all surrounded by greenery.

For more information on visiting or venue rental, click ‘View location and rental info’.