Discover U-Pick farms in the Netherlands

sunflowers

Picking sunflowers in the Netherlands is a bright, lively way to spend a day outdoors. The fields burst with golden blooms, and the simple act of choosing your favorites—whether towering giants or cheerful mini varieties—feels like a little adventure. It’s even better with friends or family, turning it into a playful competition to find the most perfect flower. The stems snap satisfyingly as you gather them, and the fresh, earthy scent lingers in the air.

Once home, sunflowers bring that sunshine indoors. Decorate with them in mason jars for a rustic touch, or tie a few together for a bold centerpiece. Dry the petals to sprinkle over candles or mix into potpourri. For something edible, try sunflower seed pesto: blend toasted seeds, basil, garlic, parmesan, and olive oil for a nutty twist. Or bake sunflower honey bread—mix whole wheat flour, honey, crushed seeds, and yogurt for a hearty loaf.

For a refreshing cocktail, muddle sunflower petals (ensure they’re pesticide-free) with lemon juice, add vodka, a dash of honey, and top with sparkling water. Strain into a glass over ice—it’s like summer in a sip. If you’d rather unwind, steep the petals in hot water with a bit of ginger for a floral, soothing tea.

Sunflowers are as versatile as they are vibrant—whether you’re filling vases, your plate, or your glass.

Dahlia pluktuin op de Grenshof

flowers
gelderland

Dahlia Pluktuin op de Grenshof is a self-picking garden located on the Grenshof farm in Groesbeek, Netherlands. Jenny Albers, the owner, started the dahlia garden in 2017, with the dahlia blooming season approximately from July to October. The garden also has other flowers, like Pampas Grass and Sunflowers. The farm is closed, and will reopen around July 2025. The website encourages visitors to pick their own bouquets of flowers. It showcases the beauty of dahlias, which come in various colors and forms, and provides tips for picking the best blooms for longer enjoyment.

Pluktuin Bloemfontein Bergen

flowers
noord-holland

Bloemfontein Bergen is a self-picking farm located in Bergen, North Holland, at Groeneweg 8a. The farm is run by a family and friends. It opens at the end of March/beginning of April 2025. Visitors can pick their own flowers, including: Tulips: Available from April to mid-May. These are pulled from the ground with the bulb. Peonies: Bloom for a short period at the beginning of May. Summer Flowers: Including peonies, lupines, alliums, irises, and more, available from mid-May to July. Irises are pulled from the ground with the bulb, other should be cut with your own scissors. Dahlias, Gladiolus, and Sunflowers: Available at the end of summer, from July to September. Scissors are recommended. Upon arrival, visitors can park on the premises and will receive instructions from a team member. Dogs must be kept on a leash. After picking, flowers can be counted and wrapped at the packing table. Refreshments are available for purchase on weekends.

Zachtfruitkwekerij van As

flowers
gelderland

Van As is a soft fruit farm in Tricht, Netherlands, run by the Van As family. They sell a variety of soft fruits, including strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, red currants, plums, and cherries. These are available fresh in their vending machine and shop. The shop is open on Saturday mornings from April to mid-December. The vending machine offers the same fruit daily, along with jam, fruit juices, and eggs. They also offer wholesale options.

Corien Veron Bloem en Atelier Pluktuin

flowers
noord-brabant

Corien Veron’s atelier offers various floral services and workshops. They create flower arrangements for all occasions, including weddings and funerals, using flowers from their own picking garden whenever possible. For funerals, they offer personalized arrangements and encourage family involvement in creating them. The atelier also hosts workshops centered around seasonal themes, where participants can create their own floral designs with guidance. All levels are welcome. There is also the possibility to create a workshop on demand for a group of friends, family or coworkers.

Eric Sleutjes Bloemen en Planten

flowers
noord-brabant

Eric Sleutjes Bloemen en Planten is a family-run business offering a variety of flowers and plants, both for indoors and outdoors. They feature a flower shop, a nursery with colorful summer plants, and a pick-your-own garden. The farm also has an on-site tea house. In the pick-your-own garden, you can create your own bouquets with a variety of flowers, including asters, roses, delphiniums, phlox, cosmos, dahlias, zinnias, and sunflowers. What visitors say This charming spot offers a delightful experience for visitors of all ages. Guests rave about the opportunity to wander through the flower garden, selecting and cutting their own unique bouquets at a reasonable price. The dahlia collection is particularly stunning. The on-site tea house provides a welcoming atmosphere with delicious coffee, tea, cakes, and lunch options, all served by friendly staff. Many reviewers highlight the “worstebroodjes” and “tosti” as must-try items. The location also offers a playground for children, making it a perfect family outing. While most reviewers praise the staff, one mentions a negative experience with the owner. Overall, it’s described as a relaxing, enjoyable, and affordable escape.

Beelden en Bloementuin Pluck elke dag

flowers
overijssel

Pluck Elke Dag is a flower farm where flowers, sculptures, and nature come together. Visitors can relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings, explore the sculpture garden, pick their own bouquet in the picking garden, buy a gift in the boutique, or enjoy a cup of coffee and cake in the brasserie or during a picnic. The farm is open daily from late March to the end of October, except for Tuesdays, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Entrance to the sculpture and flower garden costs €7.50 in 2025. Entrance to the picking garden is free for flower pickers.

Bloemenboerderij Pluktuin Hof Zjevernie

flowers
zeeland

Hof Zjevernie is a flower farm located on a former farm from 1922 in Oostburg, Netherlands. They grow beautiful flowers without artificial fertilizers and pesticides, following the rhythm of the seasons, available from March 2025. Bouquets can be ordered by phone, app or through their webshop. It is affiliated with SlowflowersBelgië. Visitors can pick their own bouquets from the flower field, which will be open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 2 PM to 5 PM, starting in March 2025. Besides flowers, they also sell fruit, vegetables, (goose) eggs, juices, and jams, mostly unsprayed. The farm features a snowdrop garden, a daffodil picking garden, a tulip picking garden, and a summer flower picking garden.

Jachtslot Mookerheide

flowers
limburg

Zelfgeplukt is a self-picking flower farm located in the kitchen gardens of the Mookerheide estate. They offer a variety of seasonal, organically grown flowers for customers to pick and create their own bouquets. Available flowers include cornflowers, larkspur, dahlias, cosmos, and sunflowers, among others. The website also features a webshop where customers can purchase ready-made bouquets, discounted picking passes, and gift certificates. Dried flowers are available for purchase outside of the blooming season. The farm participated in events such as the Slowflowers on Landgoederen meeting and Open Landgoeddag with tours.

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.

de Sfeerstal

flowers
zuid-holland

The Sfeerstal is located in the “Groene Hart” (Green Heart) of the Netherlands, near cities like Amsterdam and Rotterdam, and only 20 minutes from Schiphol Airport. It offers a Bed & Breakfast hotel with 10 rooms, a tea house with a terrace, and a flower picking garden. Visitors can enjoy homemade cakes, lunch, and High Tea at the tea house. The flower garden is open from June to October, Monday to Saturday, where guests can pick their own bouquets.

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.