Hortus botanicus Leiden

In the midst of the bustling city center of Leiden, you suddenly find yourself in an oasis of greenery and tranquility. Behind the University Academy building lies the oldest botanical garden in the Netherlands. Surrounded by water, flowers, tropical greenhouses, and monumental trees, the Hortus botanicus Leiden is, to say the least, a unique, stylish, and exceptional location for organizing your lecture, meeting, or conference.

The Hortus botanicus Leiden offers four unique venues, each with its own atmosphere, charm, and story.

The monumental 18th-century Orangery is divided into a large left and right wing with a reception hall in the middle. High French doors and a spacious private terrace for lunch or a concluding drink make this location perfect for your business gathering. If you have a smaller group, you can use our spacious Garden Room, located in the tropical greenhouse called 'De Wintertuin', which also serves as a winter residence for potted plants. Here, you can hold meetings among the palms and enjoy lunch in the private area of the Hortus Grand Café in the afternoon. Or perhaps you'd prefer to take a lunchbox into the garden to truly get away. For a concluding drink, you can head to the Wintertuin, furnished with high and low tables, creating a unique atmosphere among the potted plants and palms. If you wish to have a dinner following the event in the form of shared dining, a walking dinner, or a served dinner, this can be organized for you by the high-quality caterer.

During your event, you can also book guided tours in English and Dutch. Our passionate garden staff will take you on a tailor-made tour or one of the existing themed tours: crown jewels, medicinal plants, spices, Japan, or tropical greenhouses.

The Hortus botanicus Leiden will make your business event, potentially online or hybrid, one to remember. The staff at the Hortus will work with you to ensure that everything is just right. By hosting your gathering at the Hortus botanicus Leiden, you are directly contributing to the preservation of the Hortus. The fee you pay for using the spaces is used for the maintenance and improvement of the garden.

Curious about the endless possibilities at the Hortus botanicus Leiden?

Feel free to contact our sales team; they will be happy to assist you further in organizing your planned event and will ensure that your event is a great success.