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Vlinderhof

About

Vlinderhof in Utrecht is a vibrant, contemporary garden that feels both intimate and immersive. Designed in collaboration with renowned plantsman Piet Oudolf and maintained by dedicated volunteers, it showcases a rich tapestry of perennials and grasses that shift beautifully with the seasons. The garden’s flowing structure invites visitors to wander slowly, noticing how colour, texture, and height play together in constantly changing patterns. In summer it becomes a lively mosaic of blooms, while autumn brings warm tones and soft movement as seed heads sway in the breeze. Despite its artistic design, Vlinderhof remains wonderfully accessible and welcoming, offering a peaceful retreat where nature and creativity meet. It is a place that rewards repeat visits, each time revealing new details shaped by light, weather, and the rhythm of the year.

Utrecht Netherlands
Vlinderhof
Location

Vlinderhof is a public perennial garden located in Máximapark in the Leidsche Rijn / Vleuten-De Meern district on the western edge of Utrecht, with the official visitor address Dr. van Dugterenpad 100, near Alendorperweg 44 where the main parking area and small cable ferry are situated for access. It lies within the inner section of Máximapark, surrounded by expansive lawns, walking and cycling paths, waterways such as the Alendorperwetering and the Vikingrijn, and is a short walk from other park attractions including the broader Maximapark landscape and cultural sites like Castellum Hoge Woerd and local breweries on the park’s fringe.

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