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Apples farms

Nothing beats the simple joy of a crisp, cool autumn day spent wandering through a Dutch apple orchard. You grab a basket, breathe in that sweet, earthy scent, and start hunting for the perfect pick. The trees are heavy with fruit, just waiting for you. Whether you’re on a romantic date, wrangling the kids, or having a laugh with friends, there’s a special kind of satisfaction in choosing your own apples. Look for ones that feel firm in your hand and come off the branch with a gentle twist—if you have to yank, it’s not ready yet. Don’t be shy about mixing varieties; a bag of tangy Elstars alongside sweet Jonagolds gives you options for everything.

Once you get them home, wash them well and decide your fate. Eat them straight up, store them in a cool place, or turn your haul into kitchen gold. Here are two cozy recipes to use them up:

Recipe 1: Dutch-Style Appeltaart (Apple Pie) Preheat your oven to 180°C. Make a shortcrust pastry (or buy one). Peel and slice 1 kg of your apples. Toss them with 100 g sugar, 2 tsp cinnamon, 50 g raisins (soaked in rum if you’re fancy), and 2 tbsp lemon juice. Line a springform tin with 2/3 of the pastry, fill with the apple mix, dot with little cubes of butter, and cover with a lattice or full top crust. Egg-wash the top, bake for about 50–60 minutes until golden. Serve with a cloud of whipped cream.

Recipe 2: Quick Apple & Cheddar Melt Core an apple and slice it into thin rings. Butter two slices of hearty bread. On one slice, layer the apple rings, a pile of grated old Gouda or sharp cheddar, and a crack of black pepper. Top with the other slice. Grill in a pan over medium heat until the bread is toasty and the cheese is gooey. It sounds weird, it tastes incredible—salty, sweet, and melty.

Cocktail: The Dutch Orchard Fizz In a shaker, muddle 3 slices of fresh apple with a splash of fresh lemon juice and 1 tsp of honey. Add 50 ml of jenever (Dutch gin) or vodka, 30 ml of apple juice, and a handful of ice. Shake hard. Strain into a highball glass over ice, top up with ginger ale, and garnish with a thin apple fan. Cheers to your own hard work!

Stadstuinderij NoordOogst

fruit, vegetables, flowers, herbs, berries, nuts
noord-holland

Stadstuinderij NoordOogst is a community-supported vegetable garden and small food forest located in Amsterdam-Noord, on the grounds of the former Melkweg sports park. The garden is cultivated using natural methods, without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. The farm operates on a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) model, where members support the farm at the start of the season and, in return, harvest their own produce weekly. Members can self-pick a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, and herbs. The harvest season runs approximately 32 weeks, from mid-April to mid-November. Occasionally, flowers are also available for picking. The specific varieties available each week are communicated via a newsletter and a board at the garden entrance, with flags indicating which beds are ready for harvest. Seasonal produce includes items such as apples, berries, lettuce, kale, potatoes, tomatoes, fennel, beans, and many more.

Boerderij de Oude Ruif

fruit, vegetables, herbs
utrecht

Boerderij De Oude Ruif is a fifth-generation family farm located in Stoutenburg, which has transitioned from a traditional dairy operation into a small-scale, nature-inclusive agricultural business focused on community connection and sustainable food production. The farm operates as a “bio-logical” farm, following organic principles without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. Visitors can self-pick a diverse variety of fruit, vegetables, and herbs in the farm’s pick-your-own garden (oogsttuin). The self-picking season runs from approximately late May through late September. The season begins with honeyberries, followed by a summer peak with abundant soft fruit. Fruit available for picking includes red currants, raspberries, blackberries, black currants, Japanese wineberries, tayberries, honeyberries, jostaberries, and black raspberries. The farm also grows apple, pear, and plum trees; these are young and expected to yield larger harvests within three to five years. A selection of vegetables is cultivated, including lettuce, beets, carrots, cabbages, courgettes, and pumpkins, alongside a variety of herbs.

Boomgaard 't Straatje

fruit
gelderland

Zelfplukboomgaard ’t Straatje is a self-picking fruit orchard located in Zaltbommel. The orchard offers the experience of picking apples directly from the trees, providing a direct connection to the source of the fruit. The operation is set on a temporary plot of land, with plans to potentially expand to a new, more permanent location in the future. Visitors can self-pick apples from the orchard. The primary picking season has historically been in the autumn months, particularly October. However, recent seasons have been impacted by challenges such as pest infestation, leading to reduced harvests. As a result, general self-pick days for the public are currently on hold. In 2024, picking was restricted to those who had adopted a tree. The possibility of resuming public self-pick days will be evaluated based on the condition of the 2025 harvest.

Pluktuin De Peel

fruit, flowers, herbs, grasses, berries
limburg

Ecologische Pluktuin “De Peel” is a self-picking flower garden and ecological nature garden located along a canal and bordering the forested area in the peaceful, historic turf village of Griendtsveen. The property includes a natural garden with wadis designed to support a wide variety of wildlife—including birds, butterflies such as the Swallowtail and Hummingbird Hawk-Moth, frogs, and other animals—with a separate designated area for flower picking to ensure these habitats remain undisturbed. In spring, visitors can pick tulips and other bulb flowers, such as Camassias in light blue and purple and tall purple Alliums, some of which can be taken with the bulb for replanting. As the season progresses into summer and autumn, the selection expands to include many varieties of dahlias, perennials, annuals, eucalyptus, grasses, berries, and sometimes fruit from the orchard when available. The self-picking season generally runs from April until late October, with the flower stall for cuttings also open during garden hours. The business is currently cash-only.

De Glinstertuin

fruit, flowers, berries
gelderland

De Glinstertuin is a small-scale, ecological nursery and pick-your-own garden located on 7,000 m² of land at the south end of De Glind. The garden grows a wide diversity of plants, including herbs, shrubs, trees, flowers, fruit, and nuts, all cultivated without synthetic fertilizers or chemical pesticides. The garden is designed to be a biodiversity haven, attracting bees, butterflies, and birds, and serves as both a production space and a place for visitors to relax, take photos, and enjoy nature.

Het Akkertje

fruit
limburg

Kwekerij Het Akkertje is a farm and nursery located in the natural area of De Linnerheide, situated between Linne and St. Odiliënberg in the Netherlands. The farm specializes in cultivating a vast array of pumpkins, gourds, and ornamental fruits, offering a unique experience for visitors. The property includes a historic orchard and a self-service farm stand. Visitors can self-pick apples and pears directly from the historic orchard. The main season for pumpkin-related activities and self-picking runs from September to October. The farm’s signature event, the “Pompoendagen” (Pumpkin Days), is held annually in September on the grounds of Landgoed Frymerson.

de Waelde Tuin | Eco Farm Camping de Waeldernis| Boomgaard | Winkel

fruit, vegetables, herbs
noord-holland

De Waelde Tuin is a 6-hectare historic orchard located near the village of De Waal on the island of Texel. Operating since late 2023 under new stewardship, the farm embraces a nature-inclusive, permaculture-based approach, with no pesticides used. The property includes an orchard, a permaculture vegetable garden, a food forest in development, agroforestry plots, and an eco farm camping site. The farm also features a shop and a roadside stall selling products from the land.

Eriks Kersentuin

fruit
utrecht

Welcome to Boer Erik, a fruit farm located between Amsterdam and Utrecht. The farm’s orchards are open for visitors to see the fruit as it grows and when it is ripe. In spring, the trees are in bloom, and in summer, guests can visit the cherry orchards where cherries are picked and can be eaten immediately. The sweetest strawberries are also available in summer, as they are allowed to ripen fully before being sold. In September, apple picking days are held, where visitors can pick their own apples. The farm also grows raspberries, blackberries, and red currants, which are provided by local partners. Year-round, the farm store sells items including the farm’s own apples and homemade honey. The farm store is open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 09:00 to 17:30 (closing at 17:00 on Saturday). Cherry stands in Breukelen and Houten are closed until the 2026 season. Additional Saturday sales locations at Global Garden in Zwaanshoek (09:30-17:00) and Intratuin Hilversum-Kortenhoef (09:30-17:30) operate on Saturdays. The farm’s cherry orchard, Eriks Kersentuin, is open daily from 10:00 to 20:00.

Firma van der Aarde

fruit
noord-holland

Firma van der Aarde is a family-run fruit farm located at De Hout 13 in Hem, Netherlands, with over a century of agricultural history. The farm has transitioned from conventional methods to fully biological (organic) practices, officially receiving SKAL certification in September 2023. It is open every day of the week from 08:00 to 18:00, and a farm shop vending machine is available around the clock for self-service purchases. Visitors can self-pick fruit through a unique tree adoption program. By adopting an apple or pear tree for €30 per year, guests are invited to harvest their own fruit, especially during the picking season. Available apple varieties include Summercrisp (ready in August), Santana (ready in September), and Wellant (ready in late September). Pear varieties include Doyenne du Comice (ready in October) and Gieser Wildeman, a cooking pear (ready in October and November). The farm also offers pre-picked fruit and produce for direct sale via its vending machine, including apples, pears, apple-pear juice, and eggs, with prices such as €5 for 2 kg of apples, pears, or stewing pears, and €15 for 5 liters of juice.

Herenboeren Breda

fruit, vegetables, flowers, herbs, berries, nuts
noord-brabant

Herenboeren Op ’t Lies is a cooperative farm located on the outskirts of Breda, run by approximately 250 member households alongside a professional farmer. Established in 2020, the farm operates on about 20 hectares of leased land at the corner of the Sprundelsebaan and Liesdreef. It is a mixed farm that produces a wide variety of vegetables, fruit, eggs, and, for those who choose, meat. The farm follows regenerative, nature-driven principles, avoiding chemical pesticides and synthetic fertilizers, and focuses on building healthy soil and supporting biodiversity. Members are co-owners of the cooperative and receive a share of the weekly harvest.

Landgoed Buitenleeft

fruit, vegetables, herbs, berries
zuid-holland

Landgoed Buitenleeft is a green oasis located in the Delftse Hout area, part of the larger Buytenhout region. This community garden and nature-focused estate is dedicated to fostering a sustainable relationship with nature and promoting both human and environmental health. The estate serves as a meeting place where visitors can experience the healing effects of nature, learn about food cultivation, and participate in various green activities. It is home to a vegetable garden, flower garden, herb garden, a small fruit orchard, and a nursery for perennial plants. The estate is a female-led, LGBTQ+ friendly, and wheelchair-accessible space with picnic tables and gender-neutral toilets, suitable for children.

Boerderij Eetmeerbosch 🚜

fruit, vegetables, flowers, herbs, berries, nuts
gelderland

Boerderij Eetmeerbosch is a regenerative self-pick farm and food forest located in Nijmegen-West. The farm operates on principles of agro-ecology, building healthy soil and strengthening local biodiversity. It is a community-supported agriculture (CSA) initiative where members share both the abundance and the risks of farming. The farm is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars and is open every day from 07:00 to 21:00. Members can self-pick a wide variety of produce directly from the fields. The harvest season runs from April through December, offering access to over 120 different types of vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers. Specific crops vary by season; from April to July, you can expect lettuce varieties, pak choi, Chinese cabbage, fennel, tomatoes, cucumbers, beets, rhubarb, strawberries, peppers, leeks, kohlrabi, arugula, and sprouting broccoli. In the autumn, the harvest includes pumpkins, potatoes, Jerusalem artichokes, endive, turnip tops, parsnips, kale, and more.

boerderijwinkel De Geer

fruit
gelderland

Boerderijwinkel De Geer is a fourth-generation family farm located in Gendt, in the heart of the Betuwe region, Netherlands. The farm combines fruit cultivation with livestock farming and features an on-site farm shop. It is open Monday through Friday from 09:00 to 18:00, Saturday from 09:00 to 16:00, and closed on Sundays. The farm offers a self-picking experience specifically for apples during its annual Apple Picking Day (Appelplukdag), which takes place every September. This event also includes farm activities and a market with local products. Beyond self-picking, the farm shop sells daily-fresh fruit, vegetables, dairy, meat, and regional specialty products. The property also features a farm terrace where visitors can enjoy coffee and homemade apple pie on Fridays and Saturdays. The farm is wheelchair accessible with a wheelchair-friendly entrance and parking.

Fruitbedrijf Masteling

fruit
flevoland

Fruitbedrijf Masteling is a family-run fruit farm located in Marknesse, in the province of Flevoland. Founded in 1958, the farm has grown from a small vegetable operation into a dedicated fruit enterprise specializing in the cultivation, storage, sorting, and processing of apples and pears. The farm is certified under GLOBALG.A.P. and the Albert Heijn Protocol, and it is a member of the Oxin Growers cooperative. The business is operational year-round.

Fruithof De struikrover

fruit, flowers
friesland

Fruithof de Struikrover is a self-picking farm and orchard located in Oldeholtpade, Friesland, situated a short distance from Wolvega. Established in 2013, the farm offers a wide variety of fruit and flowers that visitors can pick themselves. The entire farm is cultivated using organic methods, with no pesticides used. Visitors can pick a diverse selection of fruit, including more than 20 different types. The main crop is the blueberry, but the farm also produces strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and red, black, and white currants (including green gooseberries and jostaberries). Other less common fruits available for picking include honeyberry, tayberry, elderberry, rosehip, quince, medlar, sea buckthorn, chokeberry (aronia), Japanese wineberry, figs, and cherries. The picking season runs through the summer months, from approximately mid-June to mid-September.

Landgoed de Brouwketel

fruit, vegetables, flowers, herbs
gelderland

Landgoed de Brouwketel is a 10-hectare estate and intentional community located in the floodplains of the Nederrijn near Huissen, in the Betuwe region. The estate, which dates back to the 17th century and once served as a border tavern, features a diverse landscape of woodland, meadows, a historical pear orchard, and an old clay pit that has become a haven for local wildlife. The land is managed with an emphasis on nature-inclusive and biodiverse practices, combining natural areas with agricultural space. The landgoed is freely accessible to walkers and is a living and working community focused on sustainable and self-sufficient living.

Pluktuin ut ouw goed

flowers, fruit, berries
noord-brabant

Ut Ouw Goed is a family-run picking garden and food forest located in De Moer, Netherlands. Originally a tree nursery, the property was transformed starting in 2017 into an experience garden that combines a flower picking garden, a food forest, and a nature pond. The site also features an apiary with beehives, making it a haven for pollinators. The garden is designed for relaxation and exploration, with wheelchair-accessible paths, a barefoot path, a sandbox for children, and a Jeu de Boules court.

Pluktuin van Geesje

fruit, vegetables, flowers, herbs, berries, nuts
noord-holland

Pluktuin van Geesje is a self-picking farm and orchard located on the northern edge of the Geestmerambacht recreation area, near Alkmaar. The farm operates on approximately two hectares and combines fruit and nut trees with soft fruit, vegetables, flowers, and livestock, including sheep and pigs. All produce is grown without chemical sprays, and the farm works according to natural and biodynamic principles, with a focus on closed-loop systems, biodiversity, and soil health.

Stroe Berries

fruit, flowers, berries, nuts
gelderland

Nestled in the forested surroundings of the Veluwe in Stroe, StroeBerries is a pick-your-own garden where visitors can explore, relax, and enjoy what nature has to offer. The garden has been developed since 2015, starting with blueberries and expanding over the years to include a wide variety of produce. Visitors can wander through the garden and pick their own fruit, including blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, red currants, gooseberries, and a cross between a raspberry and a blackberry called a “frambraam.” Apples and pears are also available, along with walnuts and hazelnuts. In addition to fruit, the garden features a flower-picking area with tulips and summer flowers, allowing guests to create their own bouquets.

Boerderijwinkel van Damme

fruit
zeeland

Boerderijwinkel van Damme is a farm shop and fruit-growing business nestled in the Zeeuwse countryside in Heinkenszand. The core of the operation is a fruit farm that grows ten varieties of apples and pears in an environmentally conscious manner, using natural predators and minimal spraying. The farm shop offers a wide range of products, including its own hard fruit (apples and pears), seasonal soft fruit (such as strawberries, cherries, raspberries, and blackberries, available during their respective seasons), locally sourced vegetables, potatoes, and a full selection of certified, animal-friendly meats. The fruit-picking season begins in mid-August with the Delcorf apple and ends in late October with the Kanzi apple. The shop also sells homemade salads, regional products, fruit and meat gift baskets, and pure fruit juices pressed from its own harvest.

Landwinkel Schorre

fruit
zeeland

Landwinkel en Minicamping Schorre is a fruit and vegetable shop located on Vroondijk 2 in Vrouwenpolder, on the edge of the dunes near the Oranjezon nature reserve. Set in a peaceful rural area, this operational business combines a farm shop, a campsite, and an orchard. The business is wheelchair accessible, with a wheelchair-friendly entrance and parking, and accepts various payment methods including credit cards, debit cards, and contactless mobile payments.

Plattelandswinkel De Haarse Gaard

fruit
utrecht

Plattelandswinkel De Haarse Gaard is a countryside farm shop and fruit-growing family business, located in Haarzuilens, Utrecht. Run by the third generation of the Van Rossum family, the business primarily sells fresh produce, including fruit grown in its own orchard, alongside a wide selection of regional products. The farm is committed to sustainable growing practices and holds a Global G.A.P. certification. Visitors can self-pick apples and pears from the orchard during the annual Appelplukdag (Apple Picking Day), which is typically held on a Saturday in September. Other fruit from the farm includes plums and brambles. The farm shop carries a diverse range of other fresh items such as vegetables (e.g., kale, courgettes, bell peppers, leeks, green beans, and various cabbages), soft fruits, tropical fruits, and citrus fruits, as well as local meats, dairy, artisanal bread, coffee, eggs, honey, and other specialty foods.

Fruitbedrijf Horstink

fruit
gelderland

Fruitbedrijf Horstink is a family-run fruit farm located in the Achterhoek region of the Netherlands, on the farm ‘de Groote Wei’ in Rha, near Steenderen and the river IJssel. Operating as a fruit and vegetable store, the farm has a strong focus on environmentally conscious cultivation and offers a wide range of products and experiences. Visitors can self-pick a variety of fruit during special events. The farm hosts “Plukdagen” (Pick Your Own Days), typically during the first weekend of September, where you can pick apples and pears directly from the orchard. Varieties available for picking have included Elstar, Goudreinet, and Delcorf apples, as well as Conference pears, for a price of €1.50 per kilo. While the Plukdagen are a specific recurring event, the farm itself is a working orchard throughout the year. The farm shop is open from Tuesday to Friday, 9:00 to 18:00, and on Saturday from 9:00 to 16:00. It is closed on Sundays and Mondays.

Fruitboerderij (Görtz Fruit)

fruit
limburg

A family-run fruit farm located on the fertile banks of the Meuse River in the Netherlands, this business has been active for over 150 years. The farm offers a variety of activities centered around fruit cultivation, including self-picking days during the summer harvest season. Visitors can also rent holiday cottages, attend meetings at The Fruit Barn, adopt a fruit tree, or store a caravan. The farm is open year-round, with self-picking days specifically organized during the summer months.

Fruitkwekerij 't Keetje

fruit, berries
noord-holland

’t Keetje is a fruit farm and care farm located in Lutjebroek, originally established in 1988. The farm features a small orchard of about 2 hectares, a farm shop, a lunchroom, and a care farm offering daytime activities. The site also includes an experience garden and a glass “living room” for relaxation and activities. Visitors can self-pick a variety of fruit during the summer and autumn months. The selection includes apples (such as Elstar, Delcorf, Jonagold, Santana, Braeburn, Welland, Alkmene, James Grieve, and Goudreinette), pears (including Conference, Doyenné, Gieser Wildeman, Forelle, and Gravin Gepa), as well as plums, cherries, blackberries, raspberries, and various berries. To pick fruit, guests can get a basket or container from the farm shop, pick what they like, and pay at the shop.

Kweekland

fruit, vegetables, flowers, herbs, berries, nuts
gelderland

Stadstuin Kweekland is a community-supported urban garden and edible landscape located on an 8,200 square meter south-facing slope in Arnhem. The garden includes two greenhouses and is designed to offer a diverse mix of edible trees, shrubs, crops, flowers, and vegetables. It focuses on local food production, education, and community connection. The garden operates as a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) project, where members purchase a seasonal share to harvest for their own use.

R. van Cleef

fruit
limburg

Fruitbedrijf Van Cleef is a fruit farm and on-site farm shop located in Belfeld, Netherlands. The business cultivates apples, pears, and sweet cherries, with apple and pear trees first planted in 1987 and cherry cultivation beginning in 2010. Throughout the year, the farm’s work cycle includes pruning and sorting in winter, continued pruning and frost protection in spring, thinning of apples and pears alongside cherry harvesting in summer, and the apple and pear harvest in autumn.

Roks Fruitteler L P

fruit
noord-brabant

Roks Streekwinkel is a family-run farm and countryside shop located in the polder area near the village of Fijnaart. The fruit farm has been active since 1964 and currently spans over 15 hectares of orchards. The farm grows a variety of fruit in an environmentally conscious manner and holds a Global-GAP certification. The attached shop, originally opened in 1975, sells produce from the farm’s own orchards alongside a range of artisanal regional products from local farmers and producers.

StadsAkkers

fruit, vegetables, flowers, herbs, berries
gelderland

StadsAkkers is a non-profit organic farm located on 2.5 hectares in Apeldoorn, growing a wide variety of vegetables, fruit, and herbs. The farm also has an orchard with 200 apple and pear trees. Beyond food production, the organization focuses on providing a meaningful outdoor work environment for people who may face barriers to the regular job market. Visitors can purchase produce at the on-farm shop, ’t Akkertje. For those who want to participate directly, a self-pick subscription allows weekly harvesting. The self-pick season runs from May through October. Each week, subscribers can pick 4 to 5 different types of vegetables and fruit (when available), plus a bunch of herbs and, regularly, flowers. The expected yield averages enough for 3 to 4 meals per week, based on 200 grams per person. Self-picking is scheduled for Wednesday afternoons (13:00-16:00), Fridays (10:00-18:00), and Saturdays (09:00-12:00). During holiday periods, a friend or family member can pick on the subscriber’s behalf.

Buurttuin Zoete Aarde

flowers, fruit
zuid-holland

Buurttuin Zoete Aarde is a community-run urban farm located along the Broekwegzijde in Zoetermeer, where a former apple and pear orchard planted over 70 years ago has been transformed into a green meeting place. Managed entirely by volunteers, this garden offers a space where sustainability, creativity, and community come together. The farm is open daily from 10:00 to 16:00 during its main season, which runs from April through October. Visitors can self-pick a variety of produce including apples (such as Goudrenet and Golden Delicious), pears (such as Conference, Beurré Hardy, Legipont, and the stewing pears Saint Remy and Gieser Wildeman), and an assortment of berries including red and black currants, raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries. The flower picking garden features a wide range of blooms such as asters, bergamot, chrysanthemums, gypsophila, hydrangeas, hypericum, sweet peas, salvias, tulips, and sunflowers, which can be harvested when in season. The farm also maintains a natural vegetable garden and a herb garden.

Landwinkel Weststrate

fruit
zeeland

Landwinkel Weststrate is a family-run fruit farm and farm shop located in Middelburg, in the province of Zeeland. Established in 1959 by the Weststrate family and taken over in 1990 by Harry and Heleen Provoost, the farm has since specialized in fruit cultivation with a 13-hectare orchard. The on-site farm shop offers a wide range of locally produced goods, including the farm’s own fruit and vegetables, regional cheeses, dairy products, artisanal breads, sustainably sourced meats, and handcrafted chocolates.

Lekkerder bij de Boer

fruit, vegetables, flowers, herbs, berries
zeeland

Lekkerder bij de Boer is an online marketplace that connects consumers directly with local farmers, growers, and artisan food producers across the Netherlands. The platform serves as a digital guide and market, making it easy to find and buy fresh, seasonal products straight from the source. It promotes the “shortest chain” in food supply, ensuring fair prices for producers and fresh, honest food for consumers. The business operates as a fully online service, with a 24/7 digital presence.

Volkstuinvereniging 'Levenslust'

fruit, vegetables, flowers, berries
zeeland

Volkstuinvereniging “Levenslust” is an allotment garden association located in Vlissingen, between the city and Koudekerke. The complex features over 200 individual plots, ranging in size from 125 to 250 m², where members cultivate their own vegetables, fruit, flowers, and herbs. In addition to private gardening, the association hosts a special project run by WVO Zorg (formerly Stichting Werkt voor Ouderen). This project maintains a “snoeptuin” (snack garden) where elderly residents can self-pick a variety of fresh produce. Available items include onions, beetroot, lettuce, leeks, courgettes, cucumbers, apples, pears, strawberries, and cut flowers. The harvest season generally runs from late spring through autumn, with peak picking during the summer months.

Boerderij 't Paradijs

fruit, vegetables, herbs, berries
gelderland

Boerderij ’t Paradijs is a biological farm and care center located at Bielderweg 1, Barneveld, in the Netherlands. The farm integrates organic agriculture with social care services, operating with an EKO certification and a Christian-based vision focused on respect, reliability, and connection between people, animals, and nature. The property includes a farm shop, an event space called “de Heerd,” and a Social Food Garden for the local community. Visitors can purchase a wide variety of self-picked vegetables and fruit from the farm’s market garden, which cultivates around 40 different types of produce following the seasons. Available items include leaf vegetables (prei, winterpostelein, veldsla, spinach, endive, various lettuce, spring onion), cabbage varieties (palmkool, white cabbage, red cabbage, kale, Chinese cabbage, cauliflower, savoy cabbage), fruit vegetables (courgette, aubergine, cucumber, ground-grown strawberries), root and tuber vegetables (beetroot, radish, fennel, potatoes, sweet potato), legumes (green beans, peas, broad beans, snow peas, runner beans), fruits (strawberries, redcurrants, raspberries, blueberries), and herbs (parsley, basil, chives). The farm’s strawberries are grown entirely in open ground and are fully organic. The product range is seasonal, with availability changing weekly based on what is ripe for harvest.

de Zomerschuur

fruit, flowers, herbs
friesland

Located at Zomerweg 68A in Burgum, Friesland, De Zomerschuur is a farm focused on honest, natural food. The farm features a vegetable garden, a herb garden, a small orchard, and a flower picking garden. Visitors can self-pick flowers to create their own bouquet for €7.50, and in the small orchard, it is possible to pick fresh apples and pears. Many of the flowers in the pluktuin are also edible and can be used in cooking. The farm is open seven days a week, 24 hours a day. The farm shop and related activities are available on Friday from 12:00 to 16:00 and on Saturday from 10:00 to 16:00 by appointment.

Fruithal Smits

fruit
flevoland

Fruithal Smits is a family-run fruit farm and orchard located in Zeewolde, in the Flevoland province. The farm has been in operation since 1968 and its own orchards span 17 hectares, where apples, pears, and strawberries have been cultivated for many years. It operates on 17 hectares of land and offers a farm shop selling a wide range of locally sourced products. The farm hosts specific self-picking events known as “Appelplukdag” (Apple Picking Days). On these days, visitors can pick their own apples and pears directly from the trees. In 2025, these events are scheduled for Saturday, September 13th and Saturday, September 20th, running from 10:00 to 16:00. A small train is available to transport visitors to the picking location. In addition to apples and pears, other fruit such as strawberries, cherries, and plums are grown on the farm, though the information does not specify self-picking availability for these items outside of the designated apple and pear picking days.

Fruittuin van West

fruit, vegetables, flowers, herbs, berries, nuts
noord-holland

Fruittuin van West is a certified biodynamic (Demeter) farm located in Amsterdam, bringing together agriculture, a farm shop, and hospitality. The farm operates Tuesday through Sunday from 10:30 to 18:00 (closed on Mondays). Visitors have the opportunity to self-pick a wide variety of fruit directly from the 6.5-hectare orchard, with a harvest season that typically runs from around mid-June to mid-October. The daily available fruit is updated on-site, as the exact timing depends on natural conditions. The orchard grows over 20 different types of fruit, including numerous apple and pear varieties, various berries (black, red, white, and rosé currants, blueberries, gooseberries, jostaberries, blackberries, raspberries, Japanese wineberries, loganberries, tayberries, and honeyberries), grapes, cherries, plums, mirabelles, peaches, nectarines, and nuts. In addition to fruit, guests can pick mushrooms (oyster and shiitake) year-round from the on-site cave, and chicory (witloof) is available for harvest from roughly November to May. The farm is also home to a variety of animals, including laying hens, Hereford cattle, and Kune Kune pigs. Children can explore the farm freely, with no fixed playground but opportunities for adventure among the trees and animals. The farm shop and café are open the same hours as the orchard, offering organic and biodynamic groceries, meals, and drinks. For adults and groups, guided tours are available upon request. The farm is a registered wedding venue and offers spaces for private parties and business meetings. Events such as live music, treasure hunts, and festivals are also held periodically.

Pluktuin Marina Poussart

fruit, flowers, herbs, berries, nuts
limburg

Stichting #FRUIT is a community-driven foundation in Sittard, Netherlands, focused on the care, preservation, and enjoyment of local fruit orchards and gardens. It manages a network of orchards and a dedicated pick-your-own garden, encouraging everyone to take part in seasonal activities and enjoy fresh, local produce. Self-Pick Produce and Seasonality Visitors can pick fruit from over 300 fruit trees spread across various locations in Sittard-Oost. The produce and its estimated picking seasons are as follows:

V.O.F. Post

fruit, berries
flevoland

Fruitpluktuin is a self-picking fruit garden located on a half-hectare property at Hopweg 64 in Rutten. The garden features approximately 20 rows of fruit plants and is also a fruit and vegetable shop. The farm grows a variety of fruits, vegetables, and flowers, and is wheelchair accessible with a gender-neutral toilet and contactless payment options available. Visitors can self-pick the following produce, with their respective picking seasons: Blackberries (Chester variety): July to October Raspberries: Summer raspberries from June to August, autumn raspberries from September to October Red currants: June to the end of July Kiwiberries (Issai variety): September to the end of October Grapes: September to October Elderberries: September to November Apples (Elstar, Pinova, Excellent Star, Golden Reiners): Mid-September to early October Pears (Gieser Wildman, Conference, Doyenne du Comice): September to October Cherries (Kordia, Regina, Lapins): Mid-July to early August Plums (Victoria red, Opal blue): July to August Apricots (Bredase): August to September Peaches (Amsden): August Nectarines (Madame Blanchet): August to September In addition to fruit, the farm also grows potatoes, onions, pumpkins, gourds, and sunflowers for purchase. Pre-picked fruit is also available for sale at the farm.

Voedselbos Sieradenbuurt

fruit, herbs, berries, nuts
flevoland

Voedselbos Sieradenbuurt is a community-managed food forest and nature area located in Almere, Netherlands. Spanning 5.5 hectares, this green space was developed in partnership between the local residents’ platform and the municipality, transforming a planned oak and ash forest into a diverse, edible landscape. Designed according to permaculture principles, the area serves as a space for urban agriculture, recreation, and education, and is one of the first food forests of its kind within a Dutch city.

de Buytenhof

fruit, vegetables, flowers, herbs
zuid-holland

Boerderij de Buytenhof is a social farm located on the outskirts of Rhoon, a short distance from Rotterdam. It is a place where agriculture, nature, and community meet, offering a genuine farm experience to its visitors. The farm operates with a focus on nature-inclusive agriculture, where the land is cultivated to support both food production and biodiversity. Working alongside volunteers and care guests, the farm provides a peaceful, accessible environment for people to connect with the countryside and each other.

Stadsboerderij Koppelsteede

fruit, vegetables, flowers, herbs
utrecht

Koppelsteede is a city farm located within Park de Koppel in the Lunetten Zuid area of Utrecht. Situated on a spacious, green property surrounded by water and an orchard, the farm serves as a community meeting place for people of all ages, offering a mix of farm animals, a nature playground, and a self-pick garden. Visitors can self-pick seasonal vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers from the “zelfoogsttuin,” which operates as a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) project. The harvest season runs from the beginning of June until mid-November. Members purchase a share for the season and can pick their produce from Tuesday through Sunday between 10:00 and 17:00.

Stichting BeLeef de Peerdegaerdt

fruit, vegetables, flowers, herbs
zuid-holland

Landgoed de Peerdegaerdt is a unique seven-hectare estate located in Strijen, within the Nationaal Landschap de Hoeksche Waard. The estate features an historic high-stem orchard, a rose and walking garden, and an ecological vegetable garden. It serves as a multifaceted non-profit, functioning as a care farm, an animal sanctuary, and a venue for workshops and activities. The property is LGBTQ+ friendly, run by a female entrepreneur, and has a wheelchair-accessible parking area.

De Marwijkshof

fruit, vegetables, flowers, berries
drenthe

Fruitbedrijf De Marwijkshof is a family-run fruit farm and garden center located in Marwijksoord, offering a wide variety of fresh, locally grown produce and regional specialties. The farm features a pick-your-own garden where visitors can harvest seasonal fruits, vegetables, and flowers. The on-site farm shop, known as the Landwinkel, stocks a diverse range of products including fresh fruits and vegetables, local cheeses, meats, eggs, honey, jams, syrups, wines, beers, and handmade gifts. In addition to self-picking and shopping, the farm offers activities such as a corn maze with a scavenger hunt, a pedal tractor track for children, a terrace for refreshments, and facilities for group excursions and meetings.

Fruittuin Verbeek

fruit, flowers, berries
gelderland

Fruittuin Verbeek is a family-run fruit farm and garden located in Oldebroek, on the North Veluwe. The farm has been dedicated to the sustainable cultivation of fruit for generations. The farm’s core philosophy is that flavor should develop in the orchard, not in a cold storage unit. In addition to growing fruit, the farm offers a spacious farm shop, a café with one of the largest terraces in the region, and an event venue for weddings, parties, and business meetings. The property is also home to a herd of alpacas and a large playground for children.

Landwinkel Nieuw Slagmaat

fruit, vegetables, berries
utrecht

Boerderij Nieuw Slagmaat is a traditional mixed farm located in Bunnik, on the border of Utrecht and Houten. Run by the Smith – van der Maat family, the farm combines fruit cultivation, arable farming, and livestock, including the rare Blaarkop cow breed. The farm emphasizes environmentally conscious growing methods and holds certifications such as Erkend Streekproduct and Kromme Rijn Boert en Teelt Bewust. The property includes a farm shop, a tea house with a terrace, a play area, and accommodation for horses. The farm is also a recognized breeding centre for rare domestic animal breeds.

Op het Erf

fruit, flowers
noord-brabant

Op het Erf is a small-scale farm and garden located in Heeswijk-Dinther, set within the natural landscape of the Aa valley. The farm features traditional landscape elements such as pollard willows, hedgerows, ponds, and a high-stem fruit orchard, offering a place to enjoy the scenery and local produce. Visitors can self-pick flowers and fruit directly from the garden. The fruit orchard includes apples, pears, plums, cherries, and nuts. The farm’s products are available seasonally, though specific picking months are not listed; the farm is open year-round except for announced holiday closures.

Pluktuin Het Platteland

fruit, vegetables, flowers, berries
gelderland

Pluktuin Het Platteland is a self-picking garden located on Engersteeg 14 in Putten, surrounded by windbreaks and meadows. The farm offers a nostalgic atmosphere where visitors can harvest their own seasonal vegetables, fruit, and flowers. A selection of antiques and brocade items is also available on-site. There is a coffee garden, and the venue includes facilities such as picnic tables, a play area, and accessible parking and entrance. It is ideally suited for children and for walks along the nearby Norderpad or Hoeverveldpad paths.

Tres Jolie

fruit, berries, nuts
gelderland

Très Jolie is an organic small-fruit farm and experience garden located in De Glind. Established in 2002 on a former bare field, the garden is laid out in a five-sided shape with a flower circle at its heart. The garden is divided into blocks, each planted with a different berry variety, and is surrounded by a windbreak hedge of wild fruits and nuts. The farm operates on a philosophy of working in harmony with nature, focusing on organic methods, nature experience, and personal well-being. It is supported by a group of volunteers and is open for various activities throughout the year.

Vink Fruitboerderij

fruit
flevoland

Vink Fruitboerderij is a family fruit farm and vegetable store located near the village of Kraggenburg, featuring a 22-hectare orchard. The farm grows apples, pears, plums, stewing pears, and blackberries, and maintains an on-site farm shop and an artisanal jam kitchen. It also sells old, mature fruit trees for home gardens. Visitors can self-pick apples and pears in the designated picking garden. The picking season runs from approximately the end of August to the middle of October, with specific dates scheduled from early September through the end of October for the autumn of 2026. Available apple varieties include Elstar, Red Prince, Roblos, Golden Delicious, Topaz, Fuji, Idared, Karmijn, Robijn, and Goudreinet. Pear varieties available for picking are Conference, Condo, Gieser Wildeman, and Doyenné du Comice.

De Moestuin Utrecht

fruit, vegetables, flowers, herbs
utrecht

We are a social enterprise and biological farm located on the eastern side of Utrecht, set on a 2.5‑hectare site that once belonged to a monastery and later became a city nursery. Today, the garden serves as a working farm, lunch café, farm shop, event venue, and recreational space. All cultivation is organic, and the farm provides work and training opportunities for people who have difficulty finding employment on the regular labour market. The site includes a large terrace, a children’s playground, an animal meadow, beehives, a herb garden, and a greenhouse called De Oranjerie that can be rented for parties, weddings, and business meetings.

Boerderij De Kikkershoek

fruit
zuid-holland

Boerderij de Kikkershoek is a family-run farm and farm shop located in Mijnsheerenland, in the Hoeksche Waard region of the Netherlands. The farm offers a wide variety of fresh, local, and seasonal produce, including self-picked apples and pears. Visitors can make an appointment to pick their own fruit directly from the orchard. The farm shop stocks a broad range of products, many of which are grown or produced on the farm itself. These include self-grown potatoes and fruit, fresh seasonal vegetables, homemade jam and stewed pears, eggs, dairy products, fruit juices, and farm ice cream. Local and regional specialties, such as honey, dairy from De Westplaat and Ambachtshoeve (including milk, yogurt, buttermilk, kefir, and vla), fresh farm fries, and gift baskets, are also available. Additionally, grass-fed beef and game meat are offered seasonally.

Landgoed de Olmenhorst

fruit
noord-holland

Landgoed de Olmenhorst is a 31-hectare estate and biological orchard located in Lisserbroek, in the heart of the Randstad. Since 1854, the family-run property has been a working farm, transitioning fully to organic fruit cultivation in 2005. The estate is characterized by its extensive apple and pear orchards, with over 60,000 fruit trees, and is recognized as a voluntary bird sanctuary. The land offers a green oasis for visitors seeking nature, relaxation, and a range of activities throughout the year.

Landwinkel de Woerdt

fruit
gelderland

Landwinkel de Woerdt is a family-run fruit farm located in Ressen, a village in the Betuwe region between Arnhem and Nijmegen. Established in 1977, the business cultivates over twenty hectares of orchards, growing a wide variety of fruit and nuts. The farm includes a modern farm shop (Landwinkel), a café terrace (Boerderijterras), camper pitches, and event spaces for meetings. The farm is open year-round for produce sales, while the self-picking season and some other amenities are seasonal.

Landwinkel Philips Fruittuin

fruit
noord-brabant

Philips Fruittuin is a green oasis located within the urban area of Eindhoven, founded in 1928 by Anton Philips. It is a 12-hectare orchard featuring apple, pear, and plum trees. The farm offers the chance to pick your own apples and pears during special Apple Picking Days, which take place in September, when the fruit is ripe. The pick-your-own experience includes receiving a bag to fill with fruit directly from the trees. In addition to the orchard, there is a pancake restaurant known as De Proeftuin, a farm shop called Landwinkel selling local and organic produce, and a meeting hub named PIT. Guided tours of the orchard are available from April to October, and other activities include picnic baskets, a treasure hunt, and pruning workshops.

Nationaal Fruitpark Ochten

fruit
gelderland

Nationaal Fruitpark Ochten is a recreational park located at Bonegraafseweg 59 in Ochten, Netherlands. It combines a fruit-themed park with a playground, petting zoo, museum, cycling route, and recreational spaces. The park is situated in the Betuwe region, an area known for fruit cultivation, and offers visitors a chance to engage with nature and agricultural heritage. Self-picking opportunities are available from the farm or garden. The produce you can pick includes various fruits, with the specific selection and picking season varying by crop throughout the year.

Landwinkel de Fruitgaard

fruit, vegetables, flowers, berries
zeeland

De Fruitgaard / Landwinkel de Fruitgaard Located on Bouwmansweg 1 in Burgh-Haamstede, this family-run farm and mini camping combines a working orchard with a farm shop and seasonal pick-your-own activities. The business operates a small, Christian-oriented campsite set within the fruit trees, open from April 1st to October 31st. The on-site farm shop sells regional products, including cheese, meat, eggs, fruit, and gift packages. Self-Pick Produce Guests can pick their own fruit and flowers directly from the farm. The orchard grows several apple varieties (Delcorf, Elstar, Topaz, Goudreinette, Santana, Wellant) and pear varieties (Conference, Gieser Wildeman). During the season, the farm also offers cherries, strawberries, and plums. The pick-your-own flower garden is open in the summer, featuring dahlias and other flowers, along with fresh vegetables, berries, and blackberries. A dedicated apple-picking day is scheduled for 30 August 2025.

Landwinkel Oude Stoof

fruit
zeeland

Landwinkel Oude Stoof is a fruit farm and country shop located in Hengstdijk, Zeeland (Zuiddijk 6, 4585 PP Hengstdijk). The farm grows apples, pears, plums, and sweet cherries in its own orchards surrounding the shop. Self-picking of apples and pears is offered during organized fruit-picking days held on Saturdays from August through October, with specific dates in 2025 falling on August 9, 16, 23, 30; September 6, 13, 20, 27; and October 4 and 11. The picking starts at 10:30 AM and does not require prior registration. In August, Delcorf apples and Triomphe pears are available for picking; from September onward, many varieties can be picked, including Elstar, Jonagold, Jonagored, Goudreinette, Golden Delicious apples, as well as Conference and Doyenné du Comice hand pears, and Gieser Wildemann and Saint Rémy stewing pears. Picked fruit can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 10 to 14 days.

Moestuin Leyduin

berries, flowers, fruit, herbs, vegetables
noord-holland

Moestuin Leyduin is a historical kitchen garden of one hectare located on the Buitenplaats Leyduin estate, on the border of Heemstede and Vogelenzang. It operates as a self-harvest garden using a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model, where members purchase a share of the harvest at the beginning of the season. The garden is open to the public, but the primary activity—self-picking of produce—is reserved for shareholding participants. Approximately fifty different vegetables, twenty types of herbs, soft fruit, apples, and pears are grown using methods free from artificial fertilizers and synthetic pesticides. A wide variety of flowers is also available for picking. The garden is suitable for walking and is welcoming to children, with the condition that they are supervised while harvesting. Dogs are allowed only at the entrance and must be kept on a lead.

Ús Hôf

fruit, vegetables, flowers, herbs, berries
friesland

Ús Hôf is a permaculture market garden and self-picking farm located in Sibrandabuorren, near Sneek, in the province of Friesland. The garden operates as a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) initiative, cultivating a diverse range of vegetables, fruit trees, berry bushes, and flowers using natural methods without pesticides. The farm is open seven days a week from 09:00 to 20:00. Self-picking members can harvest a wide variety of vegetables directly from the fields and a cold greenhouse. The list of produce includes: andijvie, aubergine, augurk, beetroot, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage (green, red, white, pointed, and savoy), cauliflower, celeriac, celery, chicory (green and red), corn, courgette, endive, fennel, French beans, kale, kohlrabi, lamb’s lettuce, lettuce (various types), mangetout, pak choi, parsnip, peppers, potato, pumpkin (various types), purslane (winter), radish, rocket, runner beans, spinach, spring onions, squash, Swiss chard, tomatoes, and turnips. In addition to the subscription vegetables, fruit such as apples, pears, berries, raspberries, and strawberries are also offered when available. Herbs are available for harvesting as well.

de Woerdt

fruit
gelderland

De Woerdt is a family-run fruit farm and landwinkel (farm shop) located in Ressen, in the Betuwe region between Arnhem and Nijmegen, Netherlands. Established in 1977, the farm spans over twenty hectares of orchards growing a wide variety of fruit, including apples, pears, cherries, morellen (sour cherries), walnuts, and plums. With twelve different apple varieties and three pear varieties, the farm offers fruit year-round from its own orchards. The property also features a modern farm shop (Landwinkel), a farm terrace (Boerderijterras) serving homemade refreshments and meals, a high tea arrangement, a picnic arrangement in the orchard, and camperplaatsen (camper pitches) among the fruit trees. Additionally, the farm hosts seasonal events such as the annual Voorjaarsfair (spring fair) and guided orchard tours.

Pluktuin In d'n Hof

fruit, herbs
noord-brabant

Buurtvereniging In d’n Hof, located in the Schaijk neighborhood of Akkerwinde II, is an active community association that manages a community garden. This garden is a shared space for residents of the surrounding streets, including Hofse Hoeve, Mackenhof, Morijnenhof, Broodakker, and Ekstershoef. The garden, measuring 10 by 20 meters, offers a variety of fruit and herbs for the community to pick. Visitors can self-pick produce such as apples and herbs like mint. The garden is a community-driven project, created and maintained by local volunteers. The garden is part of the neighborhood’s green spaces and is accessible to residents. Business hours are not specified for the garden, as it is an open community amenity. As a community garden (Gemeenschapstuin), it is generally accessible during daylight hours throughout the growing season. Additional neighborhood features include a water tap, part of the Join the Pipe project, providing drinking water for children playing sports.

BoerPelleboer (Proef, Beleef & Zorg) Natuurboerderij (Polderzicht)

fruit, vegetables, flowers
overijssel

Boer Pelleboer is a biological farm and nature farm operating on two locations in the province of Overijssel. The main farm, Polderzicht, is situated in the historic Mastenbroek polder, while a second location, StadsZicht, is being developed on the edge of Stadshagen in Zwolle. The farm focuses on organic production, nature management, and care services, offering day activities for people of all ages with diverse support needs. Additional features include a cheese shop, farm market, educational programs, and a wholesale meat operation.

Abtswoudsepark Pluktuin & wadi

fruit, berries
zuid-holland

Welkom in het Abtswoudsepark in Delft, een groen project dat door en voor buurtbewoners wordt ontwikkeld. Het park is opgedeeld in twee delen: de noordelijke Natuurbelevingstuin en het zuidelijke Pluktuin- en wadigebied. Het doel is om het park mooier, biodiverser en recreatiever te maken, met veel aandacht voor inheemse planten, insecten en vogels. In de Pluktuin in het zuidelijke deel van het park kunnen bezoekers zelf fruit oogsten. Hier staan fruitbomen en -struiken zoals appelbomen, blauwe bessen, frambozen en bramen. Fruit is te plukken in de zomer en de nazomer, met een piek in augustus. In de Natuurbelevingstuin in het noordelijke deel zijn er verhoogde borders, een kruidenspiraal en een bloemenweide met kruiden en bloemen die rijk zijn aan nectar.

Cadsand Fruit Zaamslag

fruit, flowers
zeeland

Cadsand Fruit Zaamslag is a family-run orchard and flower garden located in Zaamslag, Netherlands. The farm offers a variety of self-pick activities and seasonal produce directly from its own fields and orchards. It is wheelchair accessible, with a designated accessible parking and entrance. From June through the end of October, guests can visit the flower picking garden. This field of flowers is open every day from sunrise to sunset, operating on a self-service basis. Visitors can cut their own bouquet of seasonal blooms. In September, the farm hosts designated self-pick days for fruit. In 2025, these are scheduled for Saturday, September 13 and Saturday, September 20, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Fruitbomenvereniging 'De Bongerd'

fruit
utrecht

Fruitbomenvereniging “De Bongerd” is a fruit tree association located in Utrecht, Netherlands, at Houtrakkade 11. This self-picking farm or garden is dedicated to fruit cultivation and offers visitors the opportunity to pick their own produce directly from the trees. The farm is currently operational, providing a seasonal experience for those interested in harvesting fresh fruit. Specific produce available for self-picking and the exact months of the season are not detailed in the source information, but the farm is known for its focus on fruit trees and community involvement. Operating hours are not specified in the available data, though the business is actively running and situated in the Vleuten-De Meern borough of Utrecht.

Blauwe Bessengaard op ´t Leeuweriksveld

fruit, vegetables, herbs, berries
drenthe

’t Leeuweriksveld is a biodynamic vegetable farm and orchard located in Emmen, in the province of Drenthe. For over 20 years, the farm has offered a wide variety of vegetables and fruit. Across the property, a blueberry orchard on a quarter-hectare of land is open for self-picking seasonally. The blueberry picking season typically runs from late spring through the end of August. In addition to blueberries, the farm grows other types of berries for picking, including blackberries and tayberries, as well as grapes, medlars, quinces, and apples.

Plukbos Paardenspeelwei

fruit, vegetables, nuts
gelderland

Plukbos Paardenspeelwei is a community-initiated picking garden located in Velp, Netherlands. It is a small-scale project within a larger natural playground, where trees and shrubs of ecological value have been planted. Visitors are welcome to pick fruits, nuts, and seeds to enjoy as a snack during a walk or play. The garden focuses on biodiversity, promoting sustainable practices inspired by permaculture principles. It is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Boomgaard 'op Noten'

fruit, flowers
zeeland

Cadsand Fruit Zaamslag operates a self-picking farm and orchard in the province of Zeeland, in the Netherlands. Located at the “Op Noten” orchard along the Schepenlaan, south of the Othene district in Terneuzen, this destination is open seasonally for visitors who want to pick their own fruit and flowers. The orchard hosts annual self-picking days for apples and pears, typically held over two Saturdays in September. For the 2025 season, these take place on Saturday, September 13 and Saturday, September 20. During these events, visitors are welcome between 10:00 and 16:00 to pick their own apples (Jonagored variety) and pears (Conference, Doyenne du Commice, and St. Remy cooking pears). A bin of Gieser Wildeman cooking pears and Goudreinet apples is also available for gathering at the same price. Guests are encouraged to bring their own bags, crates, or boxes, and payment is accepted in cash or via Dutch banking app QR codes. Free activities include a scavenger hunt and rides on the “pluktrein” (picking train), and apple cake, coffee, tea, and apple juice are sold on the orchard terrace.

Martinushoeve Pluktuin

fruit, vegetables, flowers, herbs, berries
noord-brabant

Martinushoeve is a small-scale agricultural project located in Ossendrecht, Netherlands, where participants can harvest fresh produce directly from the fields. Operating on a community-supported agriculture model, the farm grows a wide variety of crops without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or artificial fertilizers. The growing methods focus on working in harmony with nature, promoting biodiversity, and maintaining healthy soil. The self-picking season runs annually from May 1st to October 31st. During this period, members can harvest vegetables (including peas, beans, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, corn, pumpkins, root vegetables, cabbages, and leafy greens), fruits (such as apples, pears, cherries, plums, strawberries, raspberries, red currants, rhubarb, and melons), and a selection of culinary and tea herbs (including parsley, rosemary, chives, thyme, sage, oregano, basil, dill, coriander, mint, and more). Additionally, the farm offers cut flowers from cultivated beds and a wildflower meadow, as well as edible flowers like nasturtium, borage, and calendula. Participants can also collect fresh eggs from the free-range hens and enjoy honey produced by the farm’s beehives.

'T Leeuweriksveld

fruit, vegetables, herbs, berries
drenthe

’t Leeuweriksveld is a biodynamic vegetable farm located in Emmen, Drenthe, that has been cultivating its land for over two decades. The farm focuses on producing a diverse range of vegetables using biodynamic methods and offers several ways to access its harvest, including a self-picking program, weekly vegetable subscriptions, and a farm shop. The farm is situated at Zandzoom 72 and is part of a wider initiative that includes a blueberry orchard.

Dop's fruit en plukhof

flowers, fruit, vegetables
gelderland

Nestled in the heart of the Veluwe, within the hamlet of Koudhoorn between Putten and Garderen, this pick-your-own garden offers a scenic stop for walkers and cyclists. Visitors can take a break on the terrace among the flowers, enjoy a coffee, tea, or ice cream, and relax next to the animal enclosure. During the picking season, guests can cut their own bouquet of flowers from a wide variety of blooms available all season long, with a self-made bunch costing €5.00. A range of fruits and vegetables are available for picking throughout the season, including strawberries, blackberries, berries, plums, apples, pears, courgettes, and pumpkins. The animal meadow is home to deer, pigs, chickens, ducks, turkeys, rabbits, and peacocks. A coffee hut offers coffee, tea, various juices, and ice cream, and a toilet is available on site.

Stichting Fruithof Frederiksoord

fruit
drenthe

Fruithof Frederiksoord is a living outdoor museum and heritage orchard spread across 8 hectares in Frederiksoord, Netherlands. It serves as an important gene bank, preserving over 550 different historic fruit varieties, about half of which hold an “urgent” heritage status. The orchard is a park-like environment with smaller plots surrounded by flowering trees, shrubs, and berries, and is maintained by a dedicated group of volunteers. It features a historical grapevine greenhouse and a nature path called the “Struunpad,” which includes an insect tower for wild bees.

Bloemenpluktuin

fruit, flowers
zeeland

Cadsand Fruit Zaamslag is a farm located in Zaamslag, Netherlands, offering a variety of self-pick experiences and fresh produce from its own orchard and gardens. The farm is open seven days a week from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Visitors can pick their own flowers at the blooming garden, which is open daily from June through the end of October. The garden operates on a self-service basis, allowing guests to pick between sunrise and sunset, and pay by cash or QR code based on the thickness of their bouquet.

Kersenpluktuin

fruit, vegetables
zuid-holland

Boerderij de Kikkershoek is a working farm and garden located in Mijnsheerenland, in the Hoeksche Waard region. The farm offers a variety of fresh, local, and seasonal produce through its farm shop, alongside opportunities for outdoor activities and family-friendly outings. The business is fully operational. Visitors can make an appointment to self-pick apples and pears directly from the orchard. The specific months for picking are not detailed on the site, but the produce is available seasonally. The farm shop stocks a range of other items grown on the land, including potatoes, seasonal vegetables, and fruit.