The Utrecht University Botanic Gardens are the largest academic botanic garden in the Netherlands with a size of 100,000 m2. A visit will give you a fresh perspective on the world. Among more than 10,000 plant species from all over the world, you will discover something new every day!

  • The new Evolution garden

    All paths and other infrastructure is ready and it is open to visitors. Sometimes it's  inaccessible because of works. Offical opening activities are scheduled for June 2025.

  • Spring weekend: Facts & myths about gardening (in Dutch)

    Experts share the facts and disprove myths about gardening. Plant breeders, gardeners and garden designers are ready to share their knowledge with you. 

  • A year free admission for 35 euro

    As a Friend, you contribute to important projects on nature education and biodiversity in our Gardens. Become a Friend today and support the Gardens.

  • News

    • Evolution and biodiversity

      News
      What does biodiversity have to do with evolution? We ask Edwin Pos, evolutionary ecologist and Scientific Director of the Utrecht University Botanic Gardens.

    • Seasonal opening Botanic Gardens

      News
      On Saturday 1 March at 10.00 am, the gates will open to the public again. The first spring buds on the Stinzen slope are flowering already!
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