At Buitengoed de Boomgaard in Bunnik, near Utrecht, you can cut or dig up your own Christmas tree from the nursery. The Van Zijl family has run the site since 1975. The farm grows Nordmann and fijnspar (Norway spruce) organically. In the pine forest you cut down your tree yourself, with help available if needed, or you dig one up from the field. Pre-cut trees, small trees and potted trees are also available at the Christmas square.
The nursery opens on Friday 27 November and runs until Friday 18 December 2026. It is open Wednesday to Sunday from 09.00 to 17.00; Monday and Tuesday are closed. No reservation is needed for picking a tree. Free parking is available on site.
The Christmas shop sells ornaments, lights and decorations from local makers. The café on the square serves hot chocolate, coffee and winter snacks from Wednesday to Sunday. There is a campfire for roasting marshmallows, and children aged 3 to 12 can join a winter scavenger hunt for hidden pictures. On Sundays 29 November and 6 December the farm offers family photo shoots in the tree plantation, which include five edited photos and a hot drink.
The site is in Bunnik, a few minutes from Utrecht by car or train. The campsite and playground are closed from late October to late March; during this period only the Christmas tree nursery, shop and café are open.
What visitors say
You can stay here in a tent, camper or caravan, or in a glamping tent or lodge, some with a hottub, set among old apple trees. Pitches are spacious and the site is car-free: you park at the entrance and use a cart to bring your gear to the pitch. The sanitary buildings are exceptionally clean and modern, with rain showers, family showers and laundry facilities. Children have plenty to do, with a large play field and trampolines, a swimming pond with a beach, a barefoot path and farm animals. The pavilion serves fries and pizza, and the shop is small, especially outside high season. Most find the staff friendly and helpful, though a few have met a snappier reception. The site lies right by the A12; some hear the traffic, while for others the trees block the noise. It is a ten-minute walk to Bunnik station for trains to Utrecht, and campers can arrive until 23:00. Weekends can be busy with day visitors, and quiet hours start at 23:00, though music from nearby events sometimes carries over.