At Philips Fruittuin in Eindhoven you pick your own apples and pears during the Apple Picking Days in late August and September. The farm grows apples, pears and plums on twelve hectares of orchard. Picking is only allowed on specific dates, which are announced in July each year. In 2026 the Apple Picking Days were held on 29 and 30 August and 5, 6, 12 and 13 September.

Visitors buy a ticket that includes one picking bag, which you fill with apples or pears. Extra bags are available to buy. Tickets are sold for morning or afternoon sessions: 9.00 to 13.00 or 13.30 to 17.00. The farm is only open to ticket holders on these days. Children under eight enter free.

The farm also has a farm shop, the Landwinkel, which sells its own fruit and juices as well as local products such as cheese, bread, chutney and ice cream. The shop is open Tuesday to Saturday, 10.00 to 17.00, and Sunday, 11.00 to 17.00. It is closed on Mondays and on some public holidays.

Next to the shop is the pancake restaurant De Proeftuin, which uses fruit from the orchard in its dishes. The restaurant is open Tuesday to Sunday, with the kitchen closing at 17.00 on weekdays and 19.30 on weekends. There is a playground and a terrace where dogs on leads are welcome. Parking is free for visitors with a picking ticket. The farm is accessible by wheelchair, with accessible parking and entrance.

What visitors say

Visitors come for the fruit—apples, pears and plums in season—and the chance to pick their own. The orchard is well organised, with clear instructions on how to pick and which trees to choose from. Most find the staff friendly and helpful, though a few have had brusque encounters. The farm shop sells fresh produce, local cheeses and jams, and many say the quality is good, though some call the prices high. The pancake house is popular, especially with families: children can play in the playground or visit the farm animals while parents eat. On busy days, service can be slow, and a few visitors have waited too long for food. Some also mention that the pancakes are thick and dry. The farm is a pleasant spot for a day out, but check opening times before you go—it has closed early on warm days.

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Landwinkel Philips Fruittuin