Jan Janssen Fruit Farm specializes in blueberry cultivation and offers visitors the chance to pick their own produce. The self-picking season typically runs from early July to mid-September, during which time guests are welcome daily from 9:00 to 18:00.
Visitors can self-pick blueberries (also referred to as American blueberries) at two locations: one in Budel, Netherlands, at Bergbosweg 17, and another in Achel, Belgium, at De Bever (Beverbekerdijk), near “De Bever” café. Guests are encouraged to bring their own buckets or containers for picking, which are weighed beforehand.
In addition to self-picking, fresh blueberries are available for purchase directly from the farm. Year-round, the Budel location offers a diverse selection of blueberry-based products, including jam, juice, wine, syrup, and dessert sauce. The farm also attends local markets and fairs in the region. Guided excursions for groups can be arranged by appointment on specific Fridays during the season.
What visitors say
Visitors generally have a positive experience at the self-picking farm, consistently praising the delicious and abundant blueberries available. Many find it a fun and enjoyable outing, especially for families with children, appreciating the freshness and quality of the fruit which is often used for making delicious jams. The atmosphere is frequently highlighted as pleasant, with some enjoying the peaceful setting among blueberry bushes in the forest, accompanied by birdsong. Staff members, including “Jan,” are noted for being kind and helpful, and the pricing is considered fair. However, a significant point of criticism concerns the farm’s website, which has been reported as severely outdated. This led to a frustrating experience for one customer who, relying on incorrect opening and availability information, wasted over an hour traveling to different locations only to find no berries left to pick, resulting in disappointment.