Boerderij De Kikkershoek in Mijnsheerenland is a pick-your-own fruit farm where visitors can harvest apples, pears and cherries. The main season for apples and pears runs from late August to the end of October. Cherries are available in July. The farm grows several varieties, including Elstar, Gala, Cox, Braeburn and Pinova apples, and Gieser Wildeman, St. Remy and Winterriet pears.

You pick the fruit yourself during the farm’s opening hours. The orchard is wheelchair-accessible, with step-free parking and entrances. There is no need to book for picking, but the farm recommends contacting them via WhatsApp for up-to-date information on availability. You pay for what you pick by weight. The farm also sells pre-picked fruit, vegetables, homemade jams and other local products in its on-site shop.

The farm shop is open Monday to Thursday from 14.00 to 18.00, Friday from 09.00 to 18.00 and Saturday from 09.00 to 16.00. On Sundays, the farm is closed except for special events, such as the apple-picking week in October. Orders can be collected outside regular hours by arrangement.

De Kikkershoek also offers activities for groups, including children’s parties, boerengolf (a casual golf game played with wooden clogs), canoeing and a poldersport obstacle course. These require advance booking. The farm is run by a female owner and sources most of its produce from its own land, aiming to keep food miles low.

What visitors say

Visitors come to pick apples, pears and plums, and some also take home fresh eggs, milk or vegetables from the farm shop. The orchard is small but well-kept, with clear signs showing which trees you can pick from. Most people find the staff friendly and helpful, especially with children, who enjoy the simple activity of filling their baskets. A few visitors feel unwelcome, particularly if they bring a dog or have young children running around—the farm’s own dogs are not always sociable, and some staff can be abrupt.

Prices are reasonable, and the fruit is fresh and tasty, though a few reviewers say the quality varies. Some families return every year, while others leave disappointed after being told they can’t pick from certain rows or feeling singled out. The farm doesn’t take card payments, so bring cash. If you go for cherries, check the website first—some visitors arrive after the season has ended.

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de Buytenhof

5.9 km — zuid-holland

At De Buytenhof in Rhoon you pick your own fruit and flowers from late August until the first Saturday in October. The farm grows apples, pears and seasonal flowers. You pay by the kilo. Picking hours are Tuesday to Friday from 12.00 to 16.00 and Saturday from 10.00 to 16.00. The farm is open for visitors from Tuesday to Saturday, 9.00 to 17.00. It is closed on Sundays, Mondays and public holidays.

Pluk de Bloom

6.5 km — zuid-holland

Pluk de Bloom in Numansdorp is a pick-your-own flower farm where you cut seasonal blooms directly from the field. In spring, the farm grows tulips in various colours and varieties. From summer into autumn, dahlias and wildflowers take over, with the selection changing as different flowers come into bloom. The farm also lets you pick your own tea herbs. The farm operates on a self-service system. You collect a basket and scissors, cut your own flowers, and wrap them at the packing station. Payment is made on-site, either in cash or via a QR code. A bouquet bar is open most of the week for self-service picking, while staff are present in the garden shed on Wednesdays from 19.00 to 21.00, Fridays from 10.00 to 13.00, and Saturdays from 10.00 to 13.00. The farm is closed on Sundays.

Beleef Het En Eet Het

8.5 km — zuid-holland

At Beleef Het En Eet Het in Strijen, you harvest your own vegetables and fruit during the picking season, which runs from spring until November. The farm is open every weekend—on Saturdays from 10.00 to 17.00 and Sundays from 12.00 to 17.00—with no weekday openings. You pay by weight for what you pick, and the farm provides containers. The focus is on hands-on harvesting, with visitors encouraged to experience where food comes from. Children can join in, and school groups are welcome. After picking, you can rest on straw bales and buy chips made from the farm’s own potatoes. The entrance and parking are wheelchair-accessible.

Boerderij Landzicht

9.8 km — zuid-holland

Boerderij Landzicht in Strijen is a certified organic farm where visitors can pick their own seasonal flowers. The farm grows a variety of annual, pesticide-free flowers, including dahlias, in a dedicated picking garden. The flowers are available from late summer through autumn, with specific opening dates announced on the farm’s website and social media. You pay for flowers by the stem, with prices varying depending on the type. Scissors are provided, or you can bring your own. After picking, you pay in the farm’s shed, where coffee, tea, and apple juice are also available. The farm occasionally hosts open days for flower picking, such as on specific weekends in August and September.