Bosbessenkwekerij La Francaise in Enschede grows blueberries for pick-your-own from mid-July to mid-August. The farm has two locations: one at Willemsbeekweg for sales and another at Kwekkeboomweg in Buurse for picking. The 2026 picking season starts on 20 July, with set dates in late July when the farm is open for picking from 09.00 to 16.00. You pay by the kilo, with prices decreasing as you pick more: €7.00 per kilo for 1 or 2 kilos, €6.50 for 2 to 5 kilos, and €6.00 for 5 kilos or more. The farm provides buckets, and staff explain where and how to pick when you arrive.
Outside the picking season, the farm sells frozen blueberries, jams, juices, and syrups at Willemsbeekweg 5 every Friday and Saturday from 09.00 to 17.00. They also sell blueberry plants year-round. The farm shop stocks other regional products, including honey, sauces, and preserves made from other fruits. On Fridays and Saturdays until 15.00, Eko-Twente, a local organic supplier, sets up a stall with vegetables, fruit, and meat.
The farm uses no pesticides or chemical weedkillers, and fertilises only with organic materials. Blueberries grow on bushes about two metres tall. The farm is wheelchair-accessible, with accessible parking and an entrance. In extreme heat or heavy rain, opening hours may change; the farm advises checking by phone or online before visiting. There are two tents on the picking field where you can buy tea, coffee, and snacks. Children can pick under adult supervision.
What visitors say
Visitors pick mostly berries here, though the experience can be hit or miss. Some find the staff friendly and helpful, with plenty of choice when the season is right. Others leave disappointed—the ripe fruit is often reserved for sale, and the designated picking areas can be sparse or unripe. A few have been told off for straying into off-limits sections. The quality of pre-picked berries has also been criticised.
The farm works for families, but don’t expect a seamless visit. One visitor’s elderly relative forgot to remove their hearing aid from the charger, leading to extra work for staff—so check your gear before you go. Prices aren’t a major complaint, but the inconsistency in what you’re allowed to pick stands out.