Discover U-Pick farms in the Netherlands

blueberries

Picking blueberries under the warm Dutch sun is a delight—plucking plump, juicy berries straight from the bush, their sweet-tart flavor bursting with every bite. Whether you’re alone, savoring the quiet rhythm of harvest, or laughing with friends and family as you fill baskets, it’s a simple joy. The best part? Taking your haul home to enjoy in endless ways.

Fresh ideas for your blueberries:

Toss them into morning yogurt or pancake batter for a sunny start.
Bake them into a buttery crumble or fold into muffin batter for a treat.
Freeze them for smoothies or blend into a vibrant sauce for desserts.

Two recipes to try:

Blueberry-Lemon Ricotta Toast
Spread creamy ricotta on toasted sourdough, top with fresh blueberries, a drizzle of honey, and lemon zest.
Savory Blueberry-Balsamic Glazed Chicken
Simmer blueberries with balsamic vinegar, honey, and thyme until jammy. Brush over grilled chicken in the last few minutes of cooking.

For a refreshing sip, muddle blueberries with mint, lime, and a splash of soda—or shake them into a Blueberry Gin Fizz (gin, lemon juice, honey syrup, and sparkling water).

And if you’ve picked more than you can use, scatter them on a tray to freeze, then store for later—little gems of summer, ready whenever you need them.

Blauwe bessenplantage Handje Gezond

fruits
limburg

Handje Gezond is a family-run farm in the Netherlands offering a variety of fresh, locally sourced products. They are known for their blueberries, which can be purchased fresh, or used in homemade products like jam, juice, wine, and desserts. Visitors can experience farm life firsthand with self-picking of blueberries available for €4 per kilo during the season (July and August). The farm also grows other produce like rhubarb, radicchio rosso, celery, Chinese cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, salanova lettuce and iceberg lettuce.

Blauwebessenland

limburg

Blauwebessenland is a blueberry farm located in America, Netherlands, on the Limburg side of the Mariapeel. It focuses on the sale of fresh, preserved, and processed blueberry products, tourism, and the promotion of blueberries. The farm has about 10 hectares of blueberry fields and 25 hectares of blueberry parcels. Visitors can pick their own blueberries on the farm’s U-Pick field, which features multiple varieties. The farm store sells a wide range of blueberry products. It’s located in a tourist area with many activities. The farm had a webshop, but they had to close it due to issues with shipping companies.

van Grotel

fruits
noord-brabant

Blauwe Bessen Cultuur Van Grotel is a family-run farm in the Brabant region of the Netherlands, specializing in growing blueberries for over 25 years. They offer fresh blueberries, as well as blueberry jam, juice, and ice cream in their farm shop. During the picking season, which usually runs from July to August, visitors are welcome to pick their own blueberries in the fields. They also sell frozen blueberries harvested from their fields.

De Greftenhoeve

fruits
overijssel

The Greftenhoeve is a blue berry farm specializing in fresh consumption. A large portion of the harvested berries are sold at the Fruitmasters auction in Geldermalsen, while the rest is sold on-site. Customers can purchase pre-picked blueberries or pick their own at the self-picking field. Other available produce includes red and black currants, and gooseberries. During the off-season (September 16th to July 1st), frozen blueberries are sold, also through their webshop.

Van Reeuwijk Fruit & Flowers

fruits, vegetables
noord-holland

Van Reeuwijk is a family-run farm offering a self-picking experience, typically starting around June, depending on the weather. The farm is expanding its self-picking garden. Stay updated through their Facebook or Instagram pages. The self-picking process is straightforward: grab a picking basket with containers in the shop, receive a brief explanation of what’s available, and head into the garden to harvest your own produce. Strawberry plants are conveniently raised to standing height. You can pick as much as you like, ensuring the fruit is ripe. All picked fruit must be paid for; no returns are accepted. The strawberries, cherries, and raspberries are sheltered, making it a fun activity even in rainy weather. However, old shoes or boots may be useful after prolonged heavy rain. No reservations are required for self-picking.

De Bessentuin

fruits
overijssel

De Bessentuin is a self-picking farm located in Brucht, near Hardenberg, Netherlands. Founded in 1999, they initially focused on blueberries but have expanded to include various soft fruits. Visitors can pick their own blueberries (from July to September), red currants, black currants, white currants, raspberries (June and July), blackberries, red gooseberries, and green gooseberries. The farm is designed to be accessible for people with mobility aids and strollers. The farm offers a shop selling fresh and frozen fruit, jams, sauces, chutneys, juice, wine, liquor, ice cream, and beer, with products sourced from the farm and other regional producers.

De Marwijkshof

fruits, flowers
drenthe

Fruitbedrijf De Marwijkshof is a farm shop offering a variety of fresh produce and homemade delicacies. They sell items like carrots, leeks, beans, kale, potatoes, soft fruits, apples, fruit juices, krentjebrij, yogurt, milk, honey, cheese, eggs, jam, syrup, wine, beer, sausages, meat, fruit chocolates, and farm-made ice cream. They also create custom gift baskets. The farm offers a “Pick Your Own” experience during the harvest season. Previously, customers could pick dahlias, green and red gooseberries, blackcurrants, redcurrants, whitecurrants, blueberries, blackberries, Santana apples, sunflowers, and pumpkins. However, as of December 1, 2024, everything in the picking garden has been harvested. Frambozen are available for sale at the shop in harvest season but not for self picking.

Jan Janssen Fruitbedrijf

fruits
noord-brabant

Jan Janssen Fruit Farm’s website promotes blueberry self-picking and products. Each year, from around mid-July, you can pick your own blueberries at two locations: De Bever (Beverbekerdijk) in Achel, Belgium, and at Bergbosweg 17 in Budel, Netherlands. Self-picking is usually possible daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Besides self-picking, the farm also sells blueberry products throughout the year at their address in Budel. These products include juice, liqueur, wine, syrup, jam, and dessert sauce. The website also features information about the health benefits of blueberries and recipes.

Pluktuin Het Platteland

fruits, vegetables, flowers
gelderland

Pluktuin Het Platteland is a self-picking farm located in Putten, Netherlands, since 2000. Visitors can enjoy a relaxing atmosphere and pick their own produce, with tools provided. The farm offers a variety of seasonal vegetables, including salad, peas, and pumpkins, all grown naturally. You can also pick your own flowers and various fruits, such as apples, pears, plums, raspberries, and berries. Honey from the farm’s beehives is also available for purchase.

Pluktuin de Bosrand

fruits, flowers, herbs
gelderland

Pluktuin de Bosrand is a self-picking farm located on the Dorskampweg in Wageningen, Netherlands, open from mid-May to November. Visitors can harvest their own fruit and pick their own bouquets of flowers while enjoying the scenic view. The farm offers a wide variety of summer flowers, including peonies, dahlias, cosmeas, zinnias, heleniums, and sunflowers. The selection of fruit includes raspberries, grapes, thornless blackberries, plums, apples, pears, and various types of berries. The availability of specific produce varies depending on the season. The farm also offers green workshops.

Beiketún

fruits
friesland

Beiketún is a self-picking blueberry farm in Twijzel, Netherlands. The farm cultivates various blueberry varieties, ensuring a picking season from July to October. They focus on natural cultivation methods, avoiding chemical pesticides and artificial fertilizers, resulting in a pure, natural product. The blueberries are also suitable for a ketogenic diet. The farm also sells Beiketun bags for €5. Additionally, Beiketún has bee colonies managed by Imker Roelof. Visitors can learn about bees and their importance by appointment.