U-pick farm Kasteeltuin Nijevelt

Kasteeltuin Nijevelt is a vibrant community garden located in Park Nijevelt in De Meern, Utrecht. Built atop the remnants of a historic castle, the garden is now home to a rich mix of flowers, herbs, vegetables, and fruit. It offers a peaceful green space where visitors can wander, enjoy nature, and learn about seasonal and local food. The garden is managed by Utrecht Natuurlijk and is maintained together with local residents and volunteers.

For self-picking, you can harvest your own vegetables from the vegetable garden by arrangement, and during the summer months you can pick your own bouquet of flowers from the flower picking garden. Fresh seasonal produce is also available for purchase at the farm stand.

The garden is open to the public on Friday and Saturday from 10:00 to 12:00. On Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, it is accessible when the gates are open. The site is wheelchair accessible (though some paths between the gardens may be less so) and welcomes everyone, including families with children and the LGBTQ+ community. There is no accessible toilet on site. The garden also hosts regular activities, workshops, and educational programs for all ages.

Facilities in this u-pick farm

Steede Hoge Woerd

1.8 km — utrecht

Steede Hoge Woerd is a city farm located on the grounds of Castellum Hoge Woerd in the Leidsche Rijn, Vleuten, and De Meern area of Utrecht. Situated atop the remains of a Roman fort, it is a unique site where history, nature, and culture come together. This accessible and lively destination is designed for visitors of all ages, offering opportunities to meet farm animals, play, and engage with the natural environment.

Stichting Moestuin De Haar

2.4 km — utrecht

Moestuin de Haar is a 1.5-hectare self-harvest garden situated on the historic former production grounds of Kasteel de Haar. It operates as a community-supported agriculture (CSA) project, combining historic preservation with seasonal food production. The garden is managed by a foundation, along with gardeners and volunteers, and serves as a community space where members can enjoy the landscape, socialize, and eat according to the seasons. Produce available for self-picking includes vegetables, soft fruit (kleinfruit), herbs, and flowers. All cultivation follows organic farming principles, using no synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. Biodiversity and soil health are prioritized through compost, crop rotation, and green manures.

Fruitbomenvereniging 'De Bongerd'

2.5 km — utrecht

Fruitbomenvereniging “De Bongerd” is a fruit tree association located in Utrecht, Netherlands, at Houtrakkade 11. This self-picking farm or garden is dedicated to fruit cultivation and offers visitors the opportunity to pick their own produce directly from the trees. The farm is currently operational, providing a seasonal experience for those interested in harvesting fresh fruit. Specific produce available for self-picking and the exact months of the season are not detailed in the source information, but the farm is known for its focus on fruit trees and community involvement. Operating hours are not specified in the available data, though the business is actively running and situated in the Vleuten-De Meern borough of Utrecht.

Geertjes Hoeve

4.1 km — utrecht

Geertje’s Hoeve is a working farm and family-friendly attraction in Haarzuilens, Utrecht, where visitors can experience farm life firsthand. The farm is home to goats, pigs, and other animals, and features an on-site cheese-making operation, a farm shop, and a lunch restaurant. Self-picking of produce is a key activity. Visitors can pick their own bouquets of flowers from the farm’s fields. This is available on Saturdays from 10:00 to 12:00 and Sundays from 11:00 to 13:00 during the months of July, August, and September. As a group activity, flower picking is available from June through October. The farm shop also sells a variety of produce grown on the farm, including potatoes, courgettes (zucchini) harvested from July to mid-October, and a wide range of pumpkins available from September. The farm is open year-round, with the following general hours: Monday through Saturday from 10:00 to 17:00, and Sunday from 11:00 to 17:00. Please note that from the autumn school holiday (starting October 26, 2025) through the spring school holiday (ending February 14, 2026), the farm is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. The farm is closed on King’s Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day, but is open on all other public holidays, though hours may vary. It has been voted the “Leukste Uitje van Utrecht 2026” (Best Day Out in Utrecht 2026). Payment can be made by pin pass or contactless mobile payment. The farm is wheelchair accessible, with a designated parking space, entrance, and toilet. Free street parking is available, and the site is suitable for children.