Flevoland

Zuiderkrib is a farm in Kraggenburg, in the Noordoostpolder of Flevoland, Netherlands, offering rural experiences and accommodations. Situated on a historic levee, the farm provides various activities, including a self-picking garden with flowers, and in season you can pick berries. Additionally, the farm has a coffee and tea shop called Zuidpunt T121 which features homemade cakes and local products. You can also arrange a picknick. They offer workshops and rent out equipment, such as fatbikes and canoes. Accommodation options include a Tiny House on the levee, camping in the meadow, and lodging in a converted barn. The farm also has facilities for events and meetings.

Fruitbedrijf Masteling is a Dutch company specializing in the cultivation, storage, and sorting of apples and pears. They produce high-quality fruit from Dutch soil. The company was founded in 1958 and has grown from a small horticultural business to a full-fledged fruit-growing operation. They grow various apple varieties, including Elstar, Jonagold, Golden, Delbare, Fuyi, Magic Star®, Rubens®, and Junami®. Their pear selection includes Conference, Doyenné du Comice, Beurré Alexander Lucas, Sweet Sensation®, Gräfin Gepa® (hand pears), and Gieser Wildeman (stew pears).

Fruitpluktuin.com is a self-picking fruit garden located in Rutten. The website provides information about the types of fruit grown, opening hours, and market appearances. You can pick your own fruit there. The farm also sells jam, liqueur, and fresh fruit. The website also features recipes using the fruit, such as jam, fruit tarts, and smoothies. In addition to fruit, they also grow potatoes, onions, pumpkins, and sunflowers. What visitors say This charming, tranquil location offers a delightful experience for families. Visitors can enjoy picking their own fresh fruit, such as strawberries and berries, directly from the fields. Children are well-catered for with play areas including a trampoline and treehouse. The farm provides informative explanations about the different fruits and their harvest seasons. Besides, the owners are friendly and welcoming. While one reviewer noted some strawberries were dried out, the general consensus is that the fruit is delicious and the prices are reasonable. Smoked fish is also available. It is a highly recommended outing for both young and old.

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.

Vink Fruitboerderij is a fruit farm specializing in artisanal fruit products, including jams and juices. A popular seasonal flavor is strawberry-rhubarb, available as both jam and fruit sauce. They pride themselves on authentic, artisanal methods and pure fruit flavors. The farm features a “pluktuin” (picking garden) where visitors can pick their own fruit during harvest season, typically from late August to mid-October. While the specific types of fruit available for self-picking are not explicitly mentioned, the farm also offers older fruit trees for sale, allowing customers to plant mature trees in their own gardens.

GAOS is a biodynamic farm in Swifterbant, Netherlands, offering a variety of activities and produce. They cultivate around twenty different crops. The farm features a pick-your-own flower garden that is open from sunrise to sunset. You can pick your own flowers or subscribe for weekly pick-ups. They also occasionally organize plant markets with organic plants. In the spring, tulips are available for picking. The farm also has a 3.5 km hiking trail through their fields and a natural area. GAOS focuses on sustainable farming practices, including crop rotation, using manure from their own animals, and maintaining natural habitats.