Blauwe Bessen Berkelland in Haarlo is a pick-your-own blueberry farm between Haarlo and Borculo. The farm grows three main varieties: Duke, Brigitta Blue and Liberty. Duke ripens early in the season, producing large, fresh berries even with little sun. Brigitta Blue and Liberty follow, offering sweet, crisp berries in mid-season. All berries are unsprayed.

You pick your own berries and pay by weight at €8.00 per kilo. Pre-picked berries are also available in large (€5.50) and small (€3.00) containers. The farm occasionally sells blueberry tarts, strawberry jam (made from their own strawberries), apple juice and honey from a roadside stall on Hogebrugweg.

The blueberry season typically runs from early summer until mid-August. In 2026, the farm was open for self-picking on select days, with the last scheduled picking day on 12 August. Visitors could still pick small quantities after that date if berries remained. The farm does not require reservations.

The entrance is between two wooden gates along Hogebrugweg, after a field on the right when driving from Haarlo towards Borculo. Payment is by cash or QR code. Parking is wheelchair-accessible, but the farm does not have wheelchair-accessible toilets or seating. The farm is run by Arjan Holdijk.

What visitors say

Visitors enjoy the pick-your-own experience at this farm in the Achterhoek. The spot is well-liked for its pleasant setting, with some calling it a nice surprise during cycling trips. The produce—especially the homemade cakes and jam—gets high praise, with one visitor describing the cakes as excellent. It’s a simple, straightforward place where people seem to have a good time, though there’s no mention of specific crops or how the picking process works. A few note it’s a fun outing, but details are light.

De Scholte

5.3 km — gelderland

At De Scholte in Geesteren you pick your own flowers from late April until the first frost. The farm grows over 50 varieties of perennials and 40 annuals, including dahlias, chrysanthemums, zinnias, sunflowers, asters, gladioli, poppies, cornflowers and ornamental grasses. You can also cut herbs such as marjoram and a range of dried-flower crops like statice and strawflowers. The fields are planted in rows with weed-control fabric between them, so the flowers stand clear of the paths.

Bloemetje Geluk

12.1 km — overijssel

Bloemetje Geluk in Markelo is a pick-your-own flower farm with a seasonal tulip field in spring and a summer flower field from July to mid-October. The farm grows a variety of summer flowers in different colours, which visitors can cut themselves to create their own bouquets. In spring, tulips are available for picking or as pre-ordered bouquets. You pay for flowers by the stem or as a pre-arranged bouquet, with options for small, medium or large sizes. Bouquets can be collected or delivered to nearby villages, including Markelo, Lochem, Laren, Barchem, Goor, Holten, Diepenheim and Gelselaar, for a fixed fee. The farm also offers workshops in flower arranging and ceramics, such as making wreaths, festive decorations or glazed pottery, held on set dates throughout the year.

Pluktuin De Keet

17.0 km — gelderland

Pluktuin De Keet in Vorden is a pick-your-own flower garden where visitors can cut seasonal blooms from the fields. The main picking season runs from early July until late summer, though the garden remains open daily for walking and enjoying the surroundings even after the self-picking period ends. Over 30 varieties of flowers and ornamental grasses are grown, including zinnias, cornflowers, dill, and ever-blooming species like cosmos and marigolds. Some flowers regrow after cutting, while others are one-time bloomers.

What visitors say

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De Scholte

Bloemetje Geluk

Pluktuin De Keet