Discover U-Pick farms in the Netherlands

cherries

Picking your own cherries in the Netherlands is a sun-drenched delight—plucking ripe, juicy fruit straight from the tree, the branches heavy with ruby-red treasures. It’s even better with friends or family, turning the harvest into a playful competition or a lazy afternoon picnic under the orchard canopy. The satisfaction of filling your basket, fingers stained with sweet juice, is unmatched.

Back home, cherries shine in both sweet and savory dishes. Try them in a simple cherry clafoutis (whisk 3 eggs, ½ cup sugar, 1 cup milk, ½ cup flour, and a pinch of salt; pour over pitted cherries in a buttered dish and bake at 180°C for 30 minutes) or a cherry-balsamic glaze for meats (simmer 1 cup cherries, ¼ cup balsamic vinegar, 2 tbsp honey, and a sprig of thyme until thickened). For a refreshing twist, blend cherries into a smoky cherry cocktail (muddle 6 cherries with 1 tsp sugar, add 50ml bourbon, 15ml Aperol, and ice; shake and strain).

Don’t forget the little joys: scatter fresh cherries over breakfast yogurt, freeze them for smoothies, or infuse them in vinegar for salads. Their versatility is as endless as the summer days spent picking them.

Fruitboerderij (Görtz Fruit)

fruits
limburg

The Fruit Farm is a family-run business located on the banks of the Meuse river, where they have been growing fruits for over 150 years. They offer holiday accommodations for groups of 16 to 30 people, including a Wine House, a Farm, and a Sheep’s Hut. During the harvest season, the farm organizes “plukdagen” (picking days) where visitors can pick their own morellen (sour cherries), mirabellen (yellow plums), and/or blue plums. They also offer the option to adopt a fruit tree (apple or pear) and harvest its fruit.

Fruitkwekerij 't Keetje

fruits
noord-holland

’t Keetje is a multifaceted business focused on making people happy through enjoyment of their farm. It features a fruit farm, care farm, farm shop with regional products, a lunchroom with a terrace, and an adventure garden. They offer activities such as excursions and children’s parties. The farm shop sells a variety of products, including fresh apples, pears, berries, and brambles, as well as fruit trees and shrubs for purchase. The shop also stocks locally sourced items like mustard, nuts, candy, and flour. They create gift baskets with regional products. They also have options to enjoy coffee and cake, lunch, or high tea, using local and artisanal ingredients.

Boerderij De Kikkershoek

fruits
zuid-holland

Boerderij de Kikkershoek (Farm Kikkershoek) offers a variety of activities and fresh, local products. The farm shop sells seasonal produce, including vegetables, fruits, potatoes, homemade jam, and regional products, striving to minimize food miles by sourcing mainly from their own land. Visitors can enjoy activities like canoeing, farmer’s golf (Boerengolf), and polder sports. The farm also caters to children’s birthday parties and offers fruit baskets and gift packages with local products. Custom gift packages are also available for birthdays and Christmas.

Camperplaats De Woerdt

fruits
gelderland

De Woerdt is a family-run fruit farm located in Ressen, between Arnhem and Nijmegen. They cultivate a variety of fruits, including apples (twelve different varieties), pears, cherries, morello cherries, walnuts, and plums. The farm offers visitors the chance to experience their operations through activities such as tours, tastings, and fruit-picking days. They have a farm terrace where visitors can enjoy coffee, homemade apple pie, juices from their own fruit, and lunch. They also offer facilities for meetings and gatherings, with two well-equipped rooms available.

Streeckerij

fruits
gelderland

Streeckerij de Betuwe is a farm located in the Betuwe region that offers local produce, with a focus on fruit. The farm provides seasonal experiences in and around its orchards. During winter, the shop remains open, selling apples, pears, and other local products. A skating rink is available on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Visitors can enjoy skating or have a coffee with apple turnover on the terrace. The website also features news articles related to fruit picking and recipes, specially kersen recipes, likely indicating that cherry picking is one of the self-picking options.

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.

Landwinkel Nieuw Slagmaat

fruits, vegetables
flevoland

Nieuw Slagmaat Farm in Bunnik welcomes visitors to its farm store, terrace, and playground on Fridays and Saturdays. The farm grows kiwis, apples, pears, plums, cherries, and kiwiberries, as well as vegetables in a large garden, including beets, pumpkins, and zucchini. It is known for its innovative and environmentally conscious fruit cultivation, which has received awards. All produce is sold fresh in the farm store and is also processed into jam and juice without additives. Visitors can see farm animals and enjoy coffee/tea or farm-made juice with a view. The farm is located in the Kromme Rijn area, bordering Nieuw Wulven forest and Fort Vechten, offering opportunities for cycling, walking, and skating.

Landwinkel de Woerdt

fruits
gelderland

De Woerdt is a family-run farm established in Ressen, a village in the Betuwe region between Arnhem and Nijmegen. Since 1977, they have been growing various fruits, including apples (twelve varieties), pears, cherries, morello cherries, walnuts, and plums. These and other products are sold in their modern and well-stocked farm shop. De Woerdt offers visitors a chance to learn about their farm through activities such as tastings and pick-your-own days. Visitors can enjoy coffee and homemade apple pie, juice from their own fruit, or lunch at the farm terrace. They also offer extensive high tea options. The farm is also equipped with two well-equipped and comfortable rooms for meetings or gatherings.