Utopia Eiland
Experience a green oasis on het Weerwater in Almere. Utopia Eiland is a place where urban nature, restorative agriculture and education come together. Discover the diversity of the island via a winding discovery route, full of surprises and educational spots such as the compost theatre and the worm wash.
What makes Utopia Eiland unique?
- Winding discovery route
Explore three landscapes, learning sessions and doing spots. You will learn to read trees, visit the compost theatre and be part of the soil food web. - Restorative agriculture in practice
Utopia Eiland brings agroforestry to life - farming with trees, shrubs and perennials that create resilient ecosystems, from urban greenery to cropland. - Part of a bigger story
Created by the Weerwoud Foundation - founded by Xavier San Giorgi - with the support of many volunteers, students and entrepreneurs. Since Floriade Expo 2022, the island has been an enduring place of inspiration.
Discover and participate
- Tailor-made tours
Book a...
Experience a green oasis on het Weerwater in Almere. Utopia Eiland is a place where urban nature, restorative agriculture and education come together. Discover the diversity of the island via a winding discovery route, full of surprises and educational spots such as the compost theatre and the worm wash.
What makes Utopia Eiland unique?
- Winding discovery route
Explore three landscapes, learning sessions and doing spots. You will learn to read trees, visit the compost theatre and be part of the soil food web. - Restorative agriculture in practice
Utopia Eiland brings agroforestry to life - farming with trees, shrubs and perennials that create resilient ecosystems, from urban greenery to cropland. - Part of a bigger story
Created by the Weerwoud Foundation - founded by Xavier San Giorgi - with the support of many volunteers, students and entrepreneurs. Since Floriade Expo 2022, the island has been an enduring place of inspiration.
Discover and participate
- Tailor-made tours
Book a tour of about an hour about the agroforestry garden, the food forest and the education garden. Ideal for groups such as farmers, students, policymakers or other interested parties. Are you interested in a tour? Then contact us at info@weerwoud.nl. - Education for children: Utopia Rangersclub
Children are welcome to go on an adventure with the Utopia Rangersclub - learning about nature happens here through play. - Fermentation workshops
For foodies and cooking enthusiasts: learn to ferment with fresh seasonal produce, given by gardener Max, by appointment.
Freely accessible and open to volunteers
The island can be visited daily. Volunteer days are every Tuesday and Friday from 11:00-16:00.
Join the Utopia community
- Adopt your piece of island
Become a symbolic owner of a tree, shrub or even a bird nesting box - beautiful as a gift to yourself, a business or someone else. - Support projects or rent the meeting cash
Help projects of entrepreneurs on the island or rent the atmospheric greenhouse for around 30 people - perfect for workshops, lectures or inspiring meetings among the greenery. - Donate for ecosystem restoration
Your contribution will further support the work of Stichting Weerwoud - to bring nature and sustainable agriculture to fruition here and elsewhere.
