The film "Maternity Leave" was filmed in the Netherlands and Spain

Filming locations:

Museumplein

In the movie

Scene where Iris drives through Amsterdam when she sees Douwe with the dogs.

In reality

The scene was filmed at Museumplein, a public space in the Museumkwartier district of Amsterdam-Zuid in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Museumplein is home to three major museums - the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum, and the Stedelijk Museum - and the Concertgebouw concert hall.

Port of Roses

In the movie

Scene where Iris and Babette go to Spain to find information about Iris's father's life. They take a boat to the island where her father lived.

In reality

The scene was filmed at Port of Roses, located less than 500 meters from the city center. It is a tender port for large cruise ships.