Photography and film

Utrecht University Botanic Gardens provides a perfect setting for photography and film. Read more about the possibilities and conditions below.

Special occasions

Wedding couple in the Rock Garden

Filming and photographing for private use is permitted in the Botanical Gardens. The Gardens are visited annually by many bridal couples for beautiful wedding and engagement shoots. There are general terms and conditions you need to check. Please read the below conditions carefully before visiting.

Public Relations

Wetenschappelijk directeur van de Botanische Tuinen Edwin Pos wijst naar een plant in de Tropische kassen en vertelt daarover terwijl hij wordt geinterview en gefilmd voor het televisieprogramma Vroege Vogels.
Science Director Edwin Pos at 'Vroege Vogels'

We are open to (journalistic) productions in which the Botanical Gardens are central and play a substantive role. For example, it is possible to interview employees about the collection and history and/or to film when they are at work in the Gardens. If you are interested, please contact our communications staff via communicatie.botanischetuinen@uu.nl. Please include as much information as possible about the desired production, preferred date and times and of course your contact details in your e-mail.

Commercial photography and filmmaking

Video FC Utrecht

From September 1st 2023 it is possible to use the Botanical Gardens as a setting for fashion, product and/or other commercial shoots. Take into account a rate from €500,-, depending on your wishes. We are happy to prepare a suitable offer for you. If you are interested, please contact our office via botanische.tuinen@uu.nl. Please include as much information as possible about the desired shoot, the preferred date and times and, of course, your contact details in your e-mail.