De Ceuvel: green, innovative and above all very cosy!

Looking for an inspiring place where sustainability, creativity and conviviality come together? Meet De Ceuvel, a circular breeding ground in Amsterdam-Noord where you can relax, eat and discover what the future might look like!

De Ceuvel is all about reuse and innovation. This former shipyard site has been transformed into a green oasis full of floating offices, recycled houseboats and a circular café. Whether you come for an inspiring workplace, a nice lunch or just to relax by the water, you've come to the right place.  

A sustainable hotspot where you can not only enjoy yourself, but also be inspired!

De Ceuvel is a place with a mission. Here, they experiment with sustainable solutions, from composting toilets to aquaponics. The latter is a clever system in which fish and plants help each other grow. The fish poo feeds the plants, and the plants clean the water for the fish. This creates a sustainable and self-sufficient ecosystem!  

At the Ceuvel Café you can order exclusively vegetarian dishes made with local and organic ingredients. The menu changes regularly, but you can count on delicious bowls, burgers and surprising snacks. The drinks are also sustainable: organic wines, craft beers and homemade soft drinks.  

The grounds themselves are a playground for sustainable initiatives. You can take a walk along the raised path and learn more about the innovative techniques that are used here. And with a bit of luck you might catch a great event, such as a film night, lecture or live music.  

 

Fun fact

De Ceuvel uses plants to clean up the contaminated soil on the site. This is called ‘phytoremediation’: an innovative way to make old industrial sites healthy again! 

  De Ceuvel
Address: 📍 Korte Papaverweg 4, 1032 KB Amsterdam 
Online: 🌍  deceuvel.nl/en

Staying overnight in Amsterdam

Would you like to linger in Amsterdam after a day full of inspiration? We have three great options for you: Stadsdoelen is located in the centre of the city, Amsterdam Oost in the trendy Indische buurt or Amsterdam Vondelpark, where you can relax in the Vondelpark. The perfect base for a sustainable city trip!  

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