Cadsand Fruit Zaamslag operates a self-picking farm and orchard in the province of Zeeland, in the Netherlands. Located at the “Op Noten” orchard along the Schepenlaan, south of the Othene district in Terneuzen, this destination is open seasonally for visitors who want to pick their own fruit and flowers.
The orchard hosts annual self-picking days for apples and pears, typically held over two Saturdays in September. For the 2025 season, these take place on Saturday, September 13 and Saturday, September 20. During these events, visitors are welcome between 10:00 and 16:00 to pick their own apples (Jonagored variety) and pears (Conference, Doyenne du Commice, and St. Remy cooking pears). A bin of Gieser Wildeman cooking pears and Goudreinet apples is also available for gathering at the same price. Guests are encouraged to bring their own bags, crates, or boxes, and payment is accepted in cash or via Dutch banking app QR codes. Free activities include a scavenger hunt and rides on the “pluktrein” (picking train), and apple cake, coffee, tea, and apple juice are sold on the orchard terrace.
In addition to the fruit picking events, the farm operates a flower-picking garden from June through the end of October. Open every day from sunrise to sunset, the self-service flower garden allows visitors to walk along the flower beds, select blooms, and assemble their own bouquet. Payment is made by cash or QR code, with bouquet prices ranging from €3.50 to €12.50 depending on thickness. Scissors and buckets are provided at the site.
The farm’s on-site fruit stand, the “Fruitkar,” offers apples and pears from the orchard. It is open from the start of the harvest (late August or early September) through the end of January, after which it closes for the season until the next harvest.
According to the Google Business Directory, the orchard is rated 5 stars based on four reviews and is classified as suitable for children. The general business status is operational, and the farm is categorized under Tuin (garden). The location is at Schepenlaan, 4533 PJ Terneuzen, in the Netherlands, with an operational status as of the most recent check. No specific weekly working hours are listed separately from the seasonal and event schedules described.
What visitors say
This self-picking farm receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with visitors particularly appreciating the wide variety of apples and pears available. The location is described as a peaceful spot, although one guest observed an unusual accumulation of bird feathers, suggesting interesting wildlife interactions. Another reviewer highlighted the simple enjoyment of playfully throwing apples, hinting at a relaxed and engaging atmosphere for guests.