Discover U-Pick farms in the Netherlands

plums

There’s something wonderfully simple about spending an afternoon picking plums straight from the tree—feeling the smooth skin, twisting them gently off the branch, and filling your basket with juicy, sun-ripened fruit. Whether you’re alone, savoring the quiet rhythm of harvest, or laughing with friends and family as you compete for the best find, it’s a little adventure that ends with a sweet reward. Back home, the fun continues. Eat them fresh, their tart-sweet flavor bursting with every bite, or get creative.

Ways to enjoy your plums:

Bake them into a rustic plum galette, their juices caramelizing into sticky perfection.
Simmer them into a spiced chutney to pair with cheese or roasted meats.
Freeze them for smoothies or blend into a vibrant plum sorbet.
Infuse them in vodka with a hint of vanilla for a fruity cocktail base.

Recipes to try:

Plum & Almond Cake: Toss sliced plums into a buttery batter, sprinkle with flaked almonds, and bake until golden. The fruit sinks in, creating pockets of jammy goodness.
Spiced Plum Jam: Cook chopped plums with sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of chili for a spread that’s warm and tangy.

For something stronger, muddle ripe plums with basil, shake with gin and a splash of soda, and serve over ice—a refreshing Plum Basil Smash. If you’ve picked more than you can use, share them with neighbors or preserve their flavor in jars of plum compote, perfect for spooning over yogurt or pancakes. The best part? Every bite reminds you of that sunny day among the trees.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.