U-pick farm De Pluktuin Rotterdam

De Pluktuin Rotterdam is a green oasis located in the Rotterdam West area. Established by the ProGroen initiative in 2009, this resident-run community garden and park aims to keep the RFC Weg/Essenburgsingel area green. The garden is classified as a park and residents’ association, with a 4.6-star rating based on 37 reviews. It is suitable for children.

The farm operates as a self-picking garden (pluktuin) during the summer season, with a summer program running annually. Visitors can pick a variety of fruits, vegetables, and flowers directly from the garden.

Opening Hours & Season: The garden is open exclusively on Saturdays from 13:00 to 17:00. It is closed all other days of the week. The primary operational season is the summer, corresponding to its summer program schedule. The garden is accessible on Saturdays via a ferry located opposite Essenburgsingel number 103.

What visitors say

This urban self-picking farm, nestled in Rotterdam West, is consistently celebrated as a delightful and tranquil green oasis amidst the bustling city. Visitors find it to be a beautiful and unexpected natural haven, ideal for both peaceful relaxation and leisurely strolls.

Beyond its scenic appeal, the farm functions as a lively community initiative, drawing in diverse and “lovely people” who contribute to its warm and convivial atmosphere. It offers a rich array of activities, from artistic endeavors like painting and mosaic-making to practical engagement such as weeding. The space also serves as a social hub, hosting regular events including weekly meetings, poetry readings, and artist gatherings, making it a perfect spot for cozy coffee meet-ups and family-friendly crafts. Accessing this charming garden, for some, involves a pleasant ferry trip, further enhancing its unique character.

Natuurtalent Rotterdam

5.4 km — zuid-holland

Natuurtalent is an urban farm located at Veldkersweg 50 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. It functions as a hub for non-formal education, apprenticeships, practical training, community participation, reintegration, day care, recreation, and play, in addition to its urban agriculture activities. The farm is currently open, offering outdoor seating and options for both roadside and in-store collection. Reservations can be made by calling 06 13687583 or emailing [email protected] . While Natuurtalent is engaged in urban agriculture, the specific produce available for self-picking is not detailed in the provided information.

de Buytenhof

7.3 km — zuid-holland

Boerderij de Buytenhof is a social farm located on the outskirts of Rhoon, a short distance from Rotterdam. It is a place where agriculture, nature, and community meet, offering a genuine farm experience to its visitors. The farm operates with a focus on nature-inclusive agriculture, where the land is cultivated to support both food production and biodiversity. Working alongside volunteers and care guests, the farm provides a peaceful, accessible environment for people to connect with the countryside and each other.

Abtswoudsepark Pluktuin & wadi

9.2 km — zuid-holland

Welkom in het Abtswoudsepark in Delft, een groen project dat door en voor buurtbewoners wordt ontwikkeld. Het park is opgedeeld in twee delen: de noordelijke Natuurbelevingstuin en het zuidelijke Pluktuin- en wadigebied. Het doel is om het park mooier, biodiverser en recreatiever te maken, met veel aandacht voor inheemse planten, insecten en vogels. In de Pluktuin in het zuidelijke deel van het park kunnen bezoekers zelf fruit oogsten. Hier staan fruitbomen en -struiken zoals appelbomen, blauwe bessen, frambozen en bramen. Fruit is te plukken in de zomer en de nazomer, met een piek in augustus. In de Natuurbelevingstuin in het noordelijke deel zijn er verhoogde borders, een kruidenspiraal en een bloemenweide met kruiden en bloemen die rijk zijn aan nectar.

Hoeve Avondrust

10.3 km — zuid-holland

Hoeve Avondrust is a farm and regional product farm located on the Zuidbuurt, near Vlaardingen. The farm features a farm shop, a tea garden, and a fruit orchard, and it produces a range of homemade preserves and specialty foods using fruit and vegetables grown in its own orchard and vegetable garden, or sourced from small-scale regional growers. All fruit is cultivated naturally without pesticides, and products are made without preservatives.