Located in St. Odiliënberg, nestled within the ‘De Linnerheide’ nature reserve, this farm, known as Het Akkertje, specializes in cultivating a vast array of pumpkins, gourds, and ornamental fruits.
The highlight of the year is the annual “Pumpkin Days” event, typically held over a weekend in September (e.g., September 13-14, 2025) at the picturesque Landgoed Frymerson. During these days, visitors can admire over 150 varieties of pumpkins, gourds, and ornamental fruits, enjoy various culinary delights made from pumpkin such as soups, burgers, and cakes, and take home free pumpkin recipes. The event also features floral arrangement displays and demonstrations, as well as activities for children including pumpkin carving, a bouncy castle, and play areas with straw bales. Giant pumpkins are showcased, and there’s a cozy terrace offering refreshments.
For those interested in hands-on harvesting, the farm offers the opportunity to self-pick apples and pears from its historical orchard during the Pumpkin Days for a small fee.
Beyond the main event, the farm provides guided tours from August to mid-October, where guests learn about the cultivation of pumpkins and related produce, including visits to greenhouses and pumpkin fields. These tours can be combined with tastings of pumpkin-based dishes and local specialties like pumpkin liqueur and beer, or with creative workshops. The farm also hosts floral arrangement workshops throughout the year (spring, autumn, Christmas) in its cozy “Pumpkin Barn,” which is also where custom bridal and funeral floral arrangements are crafted.
A self-service roadside stand operates daily from September 1st to November 1st, offering a selection of products. A wider range of fresh floral arrangements and produce is available by appointment in the main “Pumpkin Barn.” Additionally, a webshop provides decorative items such as ornamental cucumbers, unique peppers, and eggplants. The farm also has expertise in growing giant pumpkins, sharing tips for cultivation.
What visitors say
Visitors consistently praise this self-picking farm for its delightful atmosphere and diverse offerings. A major highlight is the array of engaging workshops held throughout the year, ranging from beautiful spring and autumn wreath-making sessions to festive Christmas creations. Many appreciate the helpful guidance provided, ensuring even those less artistically inclined can craft stunning pieces, with generously filled DIY kits also available for at-home crafting.
The farm garners considerable acclaim for its ‘Pumpkin Days,’ an event highly recommended for its cozy ambiance and impressive abundance of various pumpkins, gourds, and ornamental fruits. Guests enjoy exploring the rural setting and discovering unique culinary possibilities, often sampling homemade delicacies. Beyond the seasonal produce, the farm offers other treats on a pleasant terrace. Guests consistently find the selection wide-ranging and the pricing very reasonable, contributing to an overall sense of excellent value and an experience that many note improves year after year.