U-pick farm Kweekland

Stadstuin Kweekland is a community-supported urban garden and edible landscape located on an 8,200 square meter south-facing slope in Arnhem. The garden includes two greenhouses and is designed to offer a diverse mix of edible trees, shrubs, crops, flowers, and vegetables. It focuses on local food production, education, and community connection. The garden operates as a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) project, where members purchase a seasonal share to harvest for their own use.

From a membership starting on April 1st through December 1st, you can pick over 50 varieties of vegetables, including winter purslane, various types of lettuce, tomatoes, beans, cabbage, and root vegetables. The peak harvest season runs from July through September. Fruit options include apples, pears, a variety of berries, grapes, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and elderberries. The garden also features a diverse herb garden, rhubarb, asparagus, other edible perennials, and a 1,500 square meter food forest with berries, nuts, and herbs. Note that the flower garden is closed for the 2026 season and there is no separate flower sales this year.

The garden is located at Dalweg 80, 6821 JP Arnhem. On-site working hours are Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The garden is closed to the public on Monday, Saturday, and Sunday. During the CSA season (April 1 to December 1), members have daily access from sunrise to sunset. The garden can be rented for private events throughout the year upon request. A chef is also partnered with the garden, offering culinary workshops, lunches, and dinners that utilize the harvest.

What visitors say

This self-picking farm and garden in Arnhem offers a wonderfully idyllic and peaceful escape, often described as an urban oasis where time seems to stand still. Visitors consistently praise the beautiful, organic vegetables, flowers, and herbs, many of which can be picked directly from the garden. It’s lauded as a fantastic initiative that educates guests on where their food comes from, offering hands-on experiences like harvesting lettuce or even interacting with animals like the Bonte Bentheimer pigs.

Beyond self-picking, the location serves as a versatile venue. It hosts workshops, group meetings in its greenhouse, and features culinary events like pop-up restaurants, often curated by chef Estée Strooker, where fresh ingredients are sourced directly from the garden. The catering for such events is noted as being of high quality.

The farm provides a relaxed environment to sit quietly and enjoy a drink, and is highly recommended for families, with activities like tree climbing, swinging from branches, and hut building available for children. While generally lauded for its charm and friendly, knowledgeable staff who are happy to guide newcomers through the harvesting process, one reviewer noted that its rustic nature might not be ideal for those with mobility challenges. Unique offerings also include a sustainable Christmas tree rental program. Overall, it’s considered a special and inspiring place, always worth a visit, offering a delightful experience and a refreshing connection to nature right in the heart of the city.

Facilities in this u-pick farm

Pluktuin ‘Uit de tuin van de buren’

2.6 km — gelderland

Tuin van de buren is a garden design studio based in Arnhem, Netherlands, which also operates a small-scale flower nursery and pick-your-own garden called ‘Uit de tuin van de buren’. Located on the grounds of Hoeve Klein Mariëndaal at Diependalseweg 4, the pick-your-own garden spans approximately 1,000 square meters and features 60 flower beds filled with perennials, flower bulbs, ornamental grasses, and annuals. The flowers are grown without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides, following the natural rhythm of the seasons.

Plukbos Paardenspeelwei

4.5 km — gelderland

Plukbos Paardenspeelwei is a community-initiated picking garden located in Velp, Netherlands. It is a small-scale project within a larger natural playground, where trees and shrubs of ecological value have been planted. Visitors are welcome to pick fruits, nuts, and seeds to enjoy as a snack during a walk or play. The garden focuses on biodiversity, promoting sustainable practices inspired by permaculture principles. It is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Stadslandbouw Mooieweg

5.2 km — gelderland

Stadslandbouw Mooieweg is a community-driven urban farming initiative located on a plot of land in Arnhem-Zuid. Run entirely by volunteers, the farm cultivates fresh vegetables, herbs, and small fruits using organic and permaculture methods. The majority of the harvest is donated to the local food bank, Voedselbank Arnhem, to support those in need. The site also serves as a green meeting place for the neighborhood, offering opportunities for recreation, education, and social connection.

Stadsboerderij de Korenmaat

5.3 km — gelderland

Natuurcentrum Arnhem is a nature and sustainability education organization in Arnhem, with multiple locations including two city farms (Stadsboerderij de Korenmaat and Stadsboerderij Presikhaaf), a visitor center (Molenplaats Sonsbeek), and a heemtuin (native plant garden). The farms are open to the public free of charge and offer a hands-on experience with farm animals, organic farming, and nature exploration. At Stadsboerderij de Korenmaat, visitors can self-pick flowers in the picking garden (Pluktuin). This is available during the months of August and September, on Wednesday and Friday mornings. The flowers are organically grown and can be gathered as a cheerful bouquet. The farm also grows vegetables and fruit in its own gardens, which are sold in the farm shop, but self-picking is limited to the flower garden during those specific times.