Boer Erik is a fruit farm located between Amsterdam and Utrecht. Visitors are welcome to see how the fruit grows. In the spring, you can view the blossoming trees and bees. In the summer, you can pick and eat cherries directly from the trees. You can also enjoy ripe strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and red berries. In September, the farm holds apple-picking days where people can pick their own apples. School children visit annually to pick apples as well. The farm has a Landwinkel (farm shop) located between Utrecht and Amsterdam, offering products like self-picked apples and homemade honey. The Landwinkel is open year-round on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. In the winter, the orchard is quiet, and the trees are pruned to ensure sunlight and wind reach all parts of the tree. Visitors are welcome to walk around the farm in winter, especially when it is covered in snow or frost. During the summer, Boer Erik also sells produce at different locations that are open during the cherry season, and some locations are only open on Saturdays. They also offer custom-made gift baskets with regional products.
What visitors say
Boer Erik’s farm shop is a popular destination offering fresh, locally sourced produce and a charming country atmosphere. Many reviewers praised the delicious fruit, especially the strawberries and cherries, along with the variety of other goods like cheese, fresh milk, and homemade juices. The friendly and helpful staff are consistently mentioned as a highlight, and the renovated shop is described as spacious and well-stocked. Several reviewers recommended the “Appelplukdag” (Apple Picking Day) as a fun activity for children. The option to use personal packaging for produce is also appreciated.
However, some customers have noted a few drawbacks. Some found the prices to be high, particularly for meat, and a few mentioned that some of the produce appeared old or even moldy. One reviewer strongly advised against purchasing the blackcurrant “wine”. The selection can be smaller than expected for some, and occasionally, staff knowledge about the products has been questioned. Despite these points, the positive experiences significantly outweigh the negative, with many customers expressing their intention to return.