Guelders, home to the famous Betuwe fruit region, is the paradise for fruit lovers who want to enjoy picking at u-pick farms. The province is world-renowned for its apples, pears, cherries, and plums from the Betuwe. Vegetable picking gardens offer fresh asparagus, strawberries, and tomatoes, while herb gardens are rich in fresh basil, thyme, and oregano. Pick-your-own farms in Guelders combine traditional fruit cultivation with modern picking experiences.
The best u-pick farms in Guelders
The Betuwe — the long river-clay strip running between Nijmegen and Utrecht — is the fruit basket of the Netherlands. Orchards alternate with flower gardens and kitchen gardens, making this the richest region in the country for picking your own.
Boomgaard ’t Straatje is a classic Betuwe fruit orchard where you pick apples from old and new varieties in late summer. The weight of a full basket on a sunny Gelderland morning is hard to beat.
De Tovertuin in the Achterhoek region offers the most diverse range in the area: over thirty vegetable and fruit varieties, from potatoes and strawberries to herbs and edible flowers. Perfect for families looking to spend half a day outdoors.
Bij ons in de tuin and Dahlia pluktuin op de Grenshof are the addresses for flower pickers: abundant dahlias and zinnias from June until the first frost, in settings that feel more like paintings than working farms.
BioTulips & BioFlowers draws thousands of visitors every spring with organically grown tulips, alliums, and peonies — a quieter alternative to the crowded Bollenstreek, without the tourist coach parks.
Tip: visit the Betuwe early in the morning when dew still hangs over the orchards and the fruit is at its best.