Natuurtalent in Rotterdam is an urban farm where visitors can pick their own produce and explore the gardens. The farm focuses on seasonal, organic crops, with a variety of fruits, vegetables, and herbs available for picking depending on the time of year. Recent activities include a flea market, suggesting the farm also hosts events alongside its picking operations.
The farm is open Wednesday to Saturday and on Sundays from 09.00 to 17.30, with Mondays and Tuesdays closed. Entry is free, and you pay for what you pick by weight. The farm is fully accessible, with wheelchair-friendly parking, entrance, and toilet facilities.
In addition to picking, Natuurtalent offers educational programmes, work placements, and day activities, particularly for young people and those in practical education. There is outdoor seating, and the farm sells snacks and light meals, likely using its own produce. The space includes a garden, play areas, and animals, making it a place for both picking and recreation. The farm also practices urban agriculture, contributing to local food production.
What visitors say
This is a quiet spot in Rotterdam where you can pick your own flowers and vegetables straight from the garden. The farm has a small animal section, a tea garden with homemade cakes like carrot cake and mint tea, and a few terraces to sit outside. Most visitors call the staff friendly and helpful—some even lend out eclipse glasses or find a shady spot for you.
The food is simple but good, and prices are reasonable. Kids enjoy the animals, the sandpit, and the “kabouterbos” (though it’s sometimes closed due to caterpillars). A few people mention the planes flying low overhead, but most don’t mind. The farm is accessible for wheelchairs, though not all areas are easy to reach. One visitor had bad hay fever from the trees, but others don’t mention it.