De Woerdt is a family-run fruit farm and landwinkel (farm shop) located in Ressen, in the Betuwe region between Arnhem and Nijmegen, Netherlands. Established in 1977, the farm spans over twenty hectares of orchards growing a wide variety of fruit, including apples, pears, cherries, morellen (sour cherries), walnuts, and plums. With twelve different apple varieties and three pear varieties, the farm offers fruit year-round from its own orchards. The property also features a modern farm shop (Landwinkel), a farm terrace (Boerderijterras) serving homemade refreshments and meals, a high tea arrangement, a picnic arrangement in the orchard, and camperplaatsen (camper pitches) among the fruit trees. Additionally, the farm hosts seasonal events such as the annual Voorjaarsfair (spring fair) and guided orchard tours.
Self-Picking
Visitors can pick their own apples and pears during the annual Plukdagen (picking days). The 2026 picking days are scheduled on the following Saturdays:
- 29 August
- 5 September
- 12 September
- 19 September
- 26 September
On these days, guests can bring their own bags or crates, pick fruit from the orchard, and pay for their harvest at the Landwinkel. The orchard is open for picking from 9:00 to 17:00 on these dates. No advance registration is required. During the picking days, additional activities are available, such as a tractor ride through the orchard, fresh apple pressing, and children’s entertainment.
Farm Shop (Landwinkel)
The Landwinkel is open year-round and sells fresh fruit directly from the farm, as well as regional products, jams, juices, cider, honey, apple chips, and more.
Opening hours:
- Monday to Thursday: 08:30–18:00
- Friday: 08:30–20:00
- Saturday: 08:00–17:00
- Sunday: Closed
Farm Terrace (Boerderijterras)
The terrace serves coffee, homemade apple pie, lunch, and high tea.
Opening hours:
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday to Saturday: 09:30–17:30
- Sunday: Closed
Accessibility
The farm is wheelchair accessible, with both a wheelchair-friendly parking area and entrance.
Camperplaats
Camper pitches are available year-round in the orchard, with facilities including electricity, water, waste disposal, and a sanitary building. Tariff: €20 per night plus tourist tax (€1.25 per person per night). Dogs are welcome on the premises if kept on a leash.
Other Facilities
- Vergaderaccommodatie (meeting rooms) available Monday to Saturday.
- High tea and picnic arrangements (reservation required).
- Guided orchard tours for groups (schools, businesses, bus tours).
- Werkfruit (office fruit delivery) service for companies in the Nijmegen/Arnhem region.
- Free parking on site.
Seasonal Events
- Betuwe Voorjaarsfair: Saturday, 2 May 2026, from 10:00 to 17:00 (entrance €4 for adults, free for children under 12).
- Plukdagen: see above.
- Excursions and educational tours available year-round by arrangement.
What visitors say
The self-picking farm is noted for its delightful selection of fresh vegetables, fruits, and other regional specialties.