Aspergeboerderij Hoorn, located in Huis ter Heide, offers visitors an immersive farm experience centered around asparagus cultivation. Guests have the opportunity to pick their own fresh asparagus directly from the fields and can learn how to sort, peel, and prepare it.
The farm features a shop where, during the asparagus season, fresh asparagus is sold alongside a variety of other local and regional products. They also provide ready-to-cook asparagus meal boxes and gift packages. For a relaxing visit, the farm has a terrace serving coffee, tea, asparagus soup, apple pie, and other regional delights. Children are also catered for with a playground and various animals on site.
Aspergeboerderij Hoorn is open Wednesday through Friday from 10:00 to 18:00, and on Saturdays from 10:00 to 17:00, remaining closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
What visitors say
Visitors consistently praise this self-picking farm and its accompanying farm shop, particularly highlighting the exceptional quality of its asparagus. Reviews frequently describe the asparagus as incredibly fresh, delicious, and top-tier, with some even hailing it as the best in the Netherlands. Customers appreciate the option to have their asparagus quickly peeled on-site and note the availability of various types, including green and purple varieties that can be enjoyed raw or lightly blanched.
Beyond asparagus, the farm offers a wide and diverse range of products, including delightful fresh strawberries for self-picking, artisanal bread, and cinnamon cake, as well as other local specialties. The service is consistently commended for being friendly, hospitable, and helpful; one reviewer specifically lauded the excellent resolution of a delivery issue.
While a few customers remark that prices can be on the higher side compared to regular stores, the overarching sentiment is that the outstanding quality and freshness fully justify the cost. The farm shop itself is described as a pleasant and inviting space with a ’nostalgic atmosphere,’ offering an organized, ‘corona-proof’ experience and even a glimpse into the asparagus processing. Many reviewers consider it a worthwhile destination, often suggesting it’s worth going out of one’s way to visit.