De Bessentuin in Brucht is a pick-your-own berry farm specialising in blueberries, which can be picked from early July until September. The farm grows six varieties, each ripening at different times, so blueberries are available throughout the summer. Other soft fruit includes red, white and blackcurrants, raspberries, blackberries and gooseberries, with the season running from late June to the end of August. In 2026, blackcurrants were ready in mid-June, followed by red and white currants, which lasted about six weeks.

The farm is laid out in wide rows, making it accessible for wheelchairs, mobility scooters and pushchairs. Visitors pay by the kilo for what they pick—blueberries cost €4.90 a kilo in 2024. If you prefer not to pick, pre-picked fruit is available in the farm shop. The shop also sells frozen blueberries year-round, along with homemade jams, sauces, chutneys, juices, wine, liqueur and ice cream made from the farm’s fruit.

From July to August, De Bessentuin is open daily from 9.00 to 17.00, and on Sundays from 13.00 to 17.00. Outside the main season, it opens only on Saturdays, 10.00 to 17.00. The farm serves coffee, tea and berry-based treats on its terrace. Children can take part in seasonal activities, such as a family cycling route with lunch, and in summer the farm hosts drawing workshops with a local botanical artist. Temporary work is available for pickers aged 13 and over during the harvest.

What visitors say

Visitors come to pick blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, redcurrants and gooseberries, depending on the season. The rows are well-kept, and most say the fruit is plentiful and tastes good. You pay for what you pick—several call it good value, and one family left with ten kilos. The owners are friendly and explain which varieties are ripe; a few mention they’ll point out the best spots.

Children enjoy the picking, and there’s space for them to play on the farm. A small shop sells coffee, homemade jam, ice cream and local products like honey. Most reviews say the place is relaxed and welcoming, though a couple found it too hot to pick comfortably. Parking is free, and you can arrive by bike.

Facilities in this u-pick farm

Farm shop Farm shop

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