Landwinkel Arkelandshoeve

4.6 (192 reviews)

Landwinkel Arkelandshoeve in Ermelo runs a pick-your-own garden where visitors can harvest seasonal vegetables, herbs and flowers. The garden is open from spring to autumn, with produce varying by season—tomatoes, courgettes and other vegetables in summer, and a range of flowers including sunflowers and field bouquets. Herbs such as basil and parsley are also available for cutting.

You pick your own produce straight from the plants or greenhouse, using scissors and a basket provided by the farm. If you prefer not to pick, pre-harvested vegetables and flowers are sold at a stall outside the farm shop. Children may only enter the garden under adult supervision.

The garden is located behind the farm shop, which sells meat, cheese, dairy and other regional products from the farm and partner producers. The shop also offers ready-made and custom gift boxes with Dutch farm products, including cheese, fruit delicacies and handmade chocolates.

The farm is open Wednesday to Friday from 09.30 to 17.30, with a midday break from 12.30 to 13.30, and on Saturdays from 09.00 to 16.00. The shop and garden are closed on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays. Parking is available, and the entrance and parking area are wheelchair-accessible.

What visitors say

This is a well-liked farm shop with a pick-your-own garden, especially for vegetables. Most visitors praise the fresh, local produce—tomatoes, courgettes, beans, and seasonal greens—straight from the field. The pluktuin is simple to use: you grab a basket, snip what you need, and pay by weight. Kids enjoy the hands-on experience, though some rows require bending. The shop itself stocks a wide range of farm products, from cheese and eggs to meat and homemade treats, often described as high quality but not cheap.

The staff are almost always called friendly and knowledgeable, though a few found them unwelcoming. Prices get mixed reactions—some say they’re fair for the quality, others complain about short shelf life or cost. The farm’s setting, with its gardens and rural feel, is a big draw, though one visitor noted the midday closure can be inconvenient. Opinions on the eend (duck) products vary: some rave about the taste, others had issues with freshness.

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