Hof van Gunterstein in Breukelen is a biological farm where visitors can pick their own flowers and vegetables. The flower field is open from late June to the end of September, daily from 08.00 to 20.00. You walk through the rows, choose your own blooms and pay by scanning a QR code. No reservation is needed.

The vegetable garden operates as a self-harvest scheme. You buy a share for the season and come weekly to pick from around 60 varieties, including early crops like turnips and broad beans and late ones like kale and winter purslane. Shares for 2026 are sold out; the waiting list for 2027 is open.

The farm shop is open on Fridays and Saturdays from 10.00 to 17.00. It sells organic meat from the farm’s Blaarkop cattle, eggs from free-range hens, raw milk, seasonal vegetables, bread baked on the premises and dairy products. The farm also rents out a small cottage for overnight stays.

Hof van Gunterstein is part of the historic Gunterstein estate. The farm keeps rare Blaarkop cows, a Dutch breed dating back to the 14th century. Volunteers help with gardening and land management. The farm offers guided tours and team-building events in a converted stable.

What visitors say

Visitors come for the organic produce—raw milk from the tap, meat, vegetables, and seasonal fruit. The farm shop is small but well-stocked, with everything grown or produced on-site. Prices are higher than supermarkets, but most say the quality justifies it. The raw milk, in particular, is richer than pasteurised, and the meat and vegetables taste noticeably better.

The setting is quiet and picturesque, with a pluktuin that changes with the seasons. Families with children enjoy the open days, where there are activities and games. A few mention the limited opening hours—only Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 to 17:00—so it’s worth checking before you go. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, happy to explain how things work. One visitor was disappointed when they didn’t get a refund on a deposit for a bottle, but the farm clarified that not all products carry statiegeld.

Facilities in this u-pick farm

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