At Kerstbomen Hoogland in Hoogland, near Amersfoort, you pick your own Christmas tree from trees grown on the farm’s own land. You can choose between Nordmann firs, Norway spruces (fijnspar) and organic blue spruces (biologische blauwspar). Prices start at €15, with three price classes available. Once you have made your choice, the tree is dug up or sawn down in front of you and loaded into your car. The blue spruces are grown without pesticides or artificial fertiliser, and all trees are pruned by hand twice a year and weeded monthly.

Sales begin on Saturday 28 November. After that the farm is open every Saturday from 9.00 to 17.00 and every Sunday from 12.00 to 17.00, plus Friday 4 December and Friday 11 December from 12.00 to 17.00. You can park directly next to the trees and there is wheelchair-accessible parking.

The farm is a family business that has been operating since 2013. Alongside the trees, Christmas tree stands and lights are on sale. Companies can also hire trees, which are delivered, decorated with a stand, lighting and ornaments, and collected again after the holidays.

What visitors say

You pick your own Christmas tree from a wide range of sizes, and the trees are healthy and beautiful. You can park directly next to the trees on the Maatweg in Hoogland. It is a warm family business where the staff are friendly, help you choose, and will load the tree into your car for you. Prices are fair for the quality.

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