walnuts - Discover U-Pick farms in the Netherlands

Picking walnuts in the Netherlands is a simple, satisfying way to spend an afternoon. The crisp autumn air, the rustle of leaves underfoot, and the thunk of walnuts hitting the ground make it a sensory experience. It’s even better with friends or family—racing to fill baskets, laughing when someone cracks open a particularly stubborn shell, or just enjoying the quiet together.

Once home, walnuts can be used in countless ways. Toss them into salads, bake them into bread, or blend them into pesto. For something sweet, try honey-roasted walnuts—just toss them with honey, a pinch of salt, and roast until golden. Or make a walnut and apple cake, mixing chopped walnuts into a spiced batter with grated apple for a cozy treat.

If you’re feeling creative, infuse walnuts into a cocktail. A Maple Walnut Old Fashioned adds depth: muddle a walnut half with maple syrup, add bourbon and a dash of bitters, then stir with ice. For tea lovers, steep crushed walnut leaves (if available) for a earthy, slightly bitter brew.

Decorating with walnuts? Fill a bowl with them for a rustic centerpiece, or drill small holes to thread string through and hang as natural ornaments. The fun is in the doing—whether picking, eating, or crafting.

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.

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.