At Fruitpluktuin in Rutten, visitors pick their own fruit from rows of berries, bushes and trees across a 5,000-square-metre garden. The farm grows brambles (July to October), summer and autumn raspberries (June to October), redcurrants (June to July), kiwiberries (September to October), grapes (September to October), elderberries (September to November), several varieties of apples and pears (September to October), cherries (July to early August), plums (July to August), apricots (August to September), peaches and nectarines (August to September). Pumpkins, gourds and sunflowers are also available in season.

You pay by weight for what you pick. The farm sells pre-picked fruit, jam and liqueur at its on-site shop. Parking and the entrance are wheelchair-accessible.

The farm is open daily during the picking season. Hours are 10.00 to 20.00 Monday to Saturday and 15.00 to 21.00 on Sunday. The farm also offers guided tours by appointment.

What visitors say

Visitors pick mostly blackberries, raspberries and strawberries, with a few mentioning other fruit. The rows are easy to reach, though some find the strawberries low to the ground. A recent system lets you scan a QR code to pay, so you can pick without staff around. Most say the fruit is good, though one review noted many dried-out berries. Prices are around €3 to €5 for a small punnet, which people call fair.

Children enjoy the picking, and there’s usually enough to keep them busy. A few families mention a trampoline or treehouse on site, and one review says you can buy smoked fish. The owners are friendly and helpful, and most visitors describe the place as quiet and pleasant. There’s a toilet, though one family had to use the bushes.

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Camping Jachthaven en Blauwe Bessen zelfpluktuin 'De Lytse Brekken'

7.3 km — friesland

At De Lytse Brekken in Follega you pick your own blueberries during the season, which typically runs from mid-July to late August. The farm is part of a small campsite and marina on the edge of the Frisian Lakes, with the blueberry field open to both guests and day visitors. You pick directly from the bushes, using containers provided by the farm, and pay by weight. The field is accessible during opening hours, which are usually Wednesday to Saturday, 10.00 to 16.00, though exact dates and times are confirmed each year on the farm’s website. There is a small terrace next to the field where you can sit with coffee or tea after picking.

Boerderij Groeizaam Winkel

14.2 km — flevoland

Boerderij Groeizaam in Emmeloord is a pick-your-own flower farm and organic market garden. The flower field is open during the growing season, with dahlias, asters and zinnias available in autumn. You pick your own bouquet and pay by size, using a QR code or cash in the honesty box. Pluk vouchers are sold in the farm shop as gifts. The farm also grows vegetables and fruit, including potatoes, onions, beans, pumpkins, apples and pears. These are sold in the farm shop rather than picked by visitors. The shop stocks organic produce from the farm and the region: meat, dairy, cheese, bread toppings, rice and non-food items from brands like Weleda.

CSA Heerlijkheid de hare

16.2 km — overijssel

Heerlijkheid de Hare in Oldemarkt is a pick-your-own organic garden for subscribers. The farm grows vegetables and soft fruit, which subscribers harvest themselves throughout the season. Access is included in the annual subscription, with no additional charge per kilo or container. The garden is open daily from sunrise to sunset. Subscribers bring their own harvesting tools and containers. Children under five pick for free; older children and adults pay an annual fee, currently €216 per adult and €108 for children aged five to 18. Payment is due by 1 April each year, and subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled by 1 January. The farm also sets aside €2 per subscription for the national CSA network.

Fruitbedrijf Masteling

17.6 km — flevoland

Fruitbedrijf Masteling in Marknesse is a pick-your-own apple and pear orchard. The farm grows several varieties, including Elstar, Jonagold, Golden Delicious, Rubens and Junami apples, and Conference, Doyenné du Comice and Verdi pears. They also cultivate cooking pears such as Winterriet, Sant Remy and Gieser Wildeman. The picking season runs from early September to late October. Visitors can harvest fruit directly from the trees, with low-growing varieties making it accessible without ladders. A small train is used to transport picked fruit through the orchard. The farm provides containers, and you pay by weight. During the harvest period, the orchard hires temporary workers to assist with picking.

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