The Philips Fruittuin, or Philips Fruit Garden, is a green oasis located in Eindhoven, Netherlands, offering a space for relaxation, recreation, and events. Founded in 1928 by Anton Philips, the fruit garden is a local landmark in the region. Visitors can enjoy activities like walking, tasting local products, meetings, playing, photography. The garden is part of the ‘de Wielenwaal’ estate and is easily accessible by bike, car, or public transportation.
The farm offers apple picking days, so you can pick the apples yourself. Other activities include picnic, pruning workshop and treasure hunt. The Philips Fruittuin includes a fruit orchard, a shop selling local products (‘Landwinkel’), a pancake house (‘Pannenkoekenhuis’), and a meeting space.
What visitors say
The Philips Fruittuin is a popular destination known for its idyllic setting and variety of attractions, receiving overwhelmingly positive reviews. Visitors can enjoy activities like apple and pear picking during designated days, a visit that is especially appreciated by families with children.
The location boasts a shop that offers fresh, local and often organic produce, including the fruit grown on-site. In addition to the shop, there’s a restaurant serving a menu, with the pancakes being the most popular dish. The restaurant offers a kids menu and provides play areas, both indoors and outdoors, to make the visit enjoyable for families. The beautiful orchards and surrounding nature enhance the relaxing experience, making it a welcome escape.
Despite its positive reputation, some negative reviews highlight inconsistencies in service. Some customers have complained about the attitude of certain staff members, instances of slow service, and perceived preferential treatment towards certain customers. A few visitors also mentioned that the prices were high or that the quality of some foods were not adequate.