Landwinkel de Woerdt is a family-run fruit farm located in Ressen, a village in the Betuwe region between Arnhem and Nijmegen. Established in 1977, the business cultivates over twenty hectares of orchards, growing a wide variety of fruit and nuts. The farm includes a modern farm shop (Landwinkel), a café terrace (Boerderijterras), camper pitches, and event spaces for meetings. The farm is open year-round for produce sales, while the self-picking season and some other amenities are seasonal.
The main self-picking activity is the annual “Plukdagen” (Pick-Your-Own Days), which take place on Saturdays from August 29th through September 26th, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. During these events, visitors can pick their own apples directly from the orchard. The farm grows twelve different apple varieties, allowing for a range of flavors and textures. The harvest season for apples begins at the end of July with early varieties, and different types are available throughout the rest of the year. In addition, other fruits are grown on the farm, including pears, cherries, sour cherries, plums, and walnuts, which are available for purchase in the farm shop according to their seasons, particularly in the summer. The farm shop is the place to pay for any picked fruit by weight.
The Landwinkel shop is open with the following hours: Monday through Thursday from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM, Friday from 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM, Saturday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and closed on Sunday. The Boerderijterras café is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and is closed on Monday and Sunday. The camper pitches are open year-round. The farm is a GlobalG.A.P. and PlanetProof certified operation, focusing on sustainable cultivation methods.
What visitors say
This charming self-picking farm and garden consistently receives high marks from visitors, celebrated for its diverse offerings and appealing atmosphere. The farm shop is a particular highlight, praised for its extensive selection of fresh, high-quality local and regional produce, including a wide array of apples and pears from their own orchards, vegetables, artisanal cheeses, dairy products, baked goods, nuts, chocolates, and homemade juices. Many customers appreciate it as an excellent source for everyday fresh ingredients and unique gift baskets, often commending the friendly and helpful staff.
The adjoining farm restaurant and cafe also garners praise, described as a pleasant and cozy spot, often highlighted for its beautiful conservatory-style terrace. Guests enjoy delicious lunches, high teas, and coffee accompanied by homemade cakes and apple/pear specialties. The menu is generally well-received for its tasty dishes, with unique options like vegetarian celeriac shoarma and satisfying club sandwiches. The location itself serves as an ideal starting or ending point for scenic cycling and walking routes, adding to its appeal.
For families, the farm provides engaging activities such as self-picking apples, opportunities to see farm animals, and tractor train rides, ensuring a fun experience for children. Enthusiasts of motorhome travel commend the spacious and tranquil pitches, often nestled directly within the fruit orchards. These spots come equipped with essential facilities like electricity, water, and waste disposal, and visitors note the clean and well-maintained sanitary amenities, making it a comfortable base for exploring nearby cities like Nijmegen and Arnhem by bike.
While the overall impression is overwhelmingly positive, a few minor concerns emerged. Some guests noted that prices, particularly in the shop and cafe, could be quite high, with a few questioning the ’local’ or ‘organic’ authenticity of certain products, citing examples like imported spinach or milk in plastic bottles (though the owner clarified their use of recycled plastic and organic wholesale sourcing). Furthermore, service in the restaurant occasionally received criticism for being slow, disorganized, or having limited menu availability, and one visitor encountered burnt meat in a salad. A notable point of contention for some was the unannounced policy against dogs inside, causing disappointment for pet owners. Challenges with muddy parking and less convenient waste disposal for motorhomes were also mentioned, yet these points generally do not detract significantly from the widespread positive reception for the farm’s fresh produce, welcoming ambiance, and diverse activities.