Stadslandbouw Mooieweg in Arnhem is a volunteer-run urban farm where you can pick your own vegetables, herbs, flowers and small fruit. The farm grows seasonal produce from spring to autumn, including pumpkins, potatoes, leeks, radishes, fennel, spinach, courgettes, beans, beetroot, carrots, kale, and a variety of herbs. In summer, you can also pick unsprayed flowers such as dahlias, cosmos and sunflowers, as well as tropical vegetables like tayer, yard-long beans and bitter melon. The farm operates on a self-harvest basis during set days, with prices varying per item or bunch.

Picking days are held roughly every two weeks from June to September, with exact dates announced on the farm’s website and social media. You harvest your own produce, paying by cash, card or the Arnhem local currency. Bring your own bags or containers. The farm also sells seedlings, potted plants and honey during the season.

The farm is open for picking and visiting when the gate is open and volunteers are present. Regular volunteer working hours are Monday to Saturday mornings from 9.00 to 12.00, with additional sessions on Tuesday and Friday afternoons. In winter (December and January), morning sessions start at 10.00. The farm is closed on Sundays.

Stadslandbouw Mooieweg donates most of its harvest to the Arnhem Food Bank, with volunteers taking home a share of the produce. The site includes a permaculture garden, a tropical greenhouse and a small flower stall. The farm shares its grounds with a care garden and a sheep farm, and hosts occasional workshops, open days and community meals.

Parking is available on-site, and the farm is wheelchair-accessible with an accessible entrance and parking.

What visitors say

This is a well-run, volunteer-driven pick-your-own farm where you can harvest organic vegetables, fruit, and flowers. Most visitors come for the fresh produce, especially the seasonal crops like strawberries and blooming flowers, which they describe as high quality and plentiful. The setup is straightforward—you pick what you need, and the prices are fair, with much of the harvest donated to the local food bank.

The atmosphere is friendly and low-key, with volunteers happy to help if you have questions. It’s a good spot for groups or families, though there’s no mention of specific facilities for children. A few note it’s a pleasant place to spend a morning, though one visitor found it a bit basic. The farm is right along a cycle path, making it easy to reach.

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