U-pick farm BoerPelleboer (Proef, Beleef & Zorg) Natuurboerderij (Polderzicht)

Boer Pelleboer is a biological farm and nature farm operating on two locations in the province of Overijssel. The main farm, Polderzicht, is situated in the historic Mastenbroek polder, while a second location, StadsZicht, is being developed on the edge of Stadshagen in Zwolle. The farm focuses on organic production, nature management, and care services, offering day activities for people of all ages with diverse support needs. Additional features include a cheese shop, farm market, educational programs, and a wholesale meat operation.

Currently, self-picking is not available, as the farm is primarily a dairy and nature operation. However, visitors can purchase a variety of biological products. Available produce includes “Red de Rijke Weide” cheese, made from the farm’s own milk; biological nature meat from grass-fed cattle, sold in packages; and fresh biological eggs, which are expected to be available at the StadsZicht location in the future. The farm also offers biological vegetables, though these are planned for the StadsZicht farm store, which is still under construction. In the spring, weidevogel safaris (meadow bird safaris) are offered at Polderzicht, allowing visitors to spot birds in the fields and specially created wet areas.

The farm is open by appointment only. Business hours are not fixed; visitors should contact the farm directly to arrange a visit or place an order. Online ordering is available, with free delivery on Fridays. The farm is operational year-round, though note that during 2025, due to construction at StadsZicht, access and activities are limited. The farm is wheelchair accessible and offers free on-street and on-site parking.

What visitors say

It has proven impossible to get in touch with this establishment. We’ve spent weeks trying to call, sent numerous emails, WhatsApp messages, and Facebook messages. Although Facebook and WhatsApp indicate our messages were seen, we’ve received absolutely no reply. Furthermore, we visited the location multiple times during stated opening hours, only to find no one present. It’s astonishing how this business completely ignores its potential customers; I’ve never encountered such a lack of responsiveness.

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Dijklandhoeve

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De Bloementuin Zwolle

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Flora Marita

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