Tilburg lies in the heart of Noord-Brabant, surrounded by a varied landscape of forests, heathland and fertile sandy soils. The region is known for its soft sandy soil, which is perfectly suited to growing strawberries, raspberries and other soft fruits that taste nowhere better than freshly picked from the field. Asparagus are also a well-established product here: every spring the white stems emerge from the Brabant soil, ready to harvest. Within half an hour’s drive from the city centre you’ll find farms where the picking season lasts from early summer through to autumn.
U-Pick Farms in and around Tilburg
Around Tilburg, Goirle, Dongen, Waalwijk and Oisterwijk you’ll find a variety of pick-your-own farms and fruit gardens where you are very welcome. You can pick strawberries, raspberries and summer flowers while enjoying the peace of the Brabant countryside. Browse all u-pick farms in North-Brabant .
The best u-pick farms near Tilburg: our picks
Tilburg is surrounded by sandy soils that are almost inviting in their quiet. The Reeshof district merges seamlessly into agricultural land, the Tilburg forests sit close to the fields, and towards Baarle-Nassau you begin to understand why the Brabant countryside has a character that deserves a place in its own right.
The nearest address for a bouquet or a moment outdoors is Sprankenhof in Udenhout, eight kilometres from the centre: a biodynamic picking garden with a shop and cooking classes, focused on vegetables and fruit in the high season from May to September. Nothing here is large-scale — everything is designed for the atmosphere of an afternoon away.
In Dongen, twelve kilometres further, ’t Fazantje brings an unexpected combination: seasonal flowers in summer, a Christmas tree nursery in December and a corn maze in between. Family entertainment with agriculture as the through-line.
Further towards the Belgian border, Pluktuin de Grens in Baarle-Nassau is a remarkable picking garden: notable not only for its location on the national border, but also for its apiary and the wild flower variety ranging from cornflowers to dahlias and sea lavender.
De Langendam Droogbloemen in Waspik, seventeen kilometres to the north, is an organic flower farm specialising in dried flowers — larkspur, straw flower, amaranth — for those who want a bouquet that lasts beyond a week. Workshops in ceramics and wild-plant walks make it a complete destination.
Towards Breda, Pop-up Plukweide Breda at twenty kilometres offers vegetables and flowers in a pop-up format that reappears each picking season.
Tip: De Langendam’s dried flowers are richest in August — ideal for those who want a bouquet that still gives atmosphere in winter.