At Landwinkel De Woerdt in Ressen, near Nijmegen, you can pick your own apples during the annual Plukdagen (pick-your-own days) in late August and September. The farm grows over ten varieties of apples, including Elstar, Jonagold, Cox’s Orange Pippin and Santana, as well as pears such as Conference and Doyenné du Comice. The season starts with early varieties like Summer Crisp and James Grieve in July, while later varieties like Goudreinet and Dijkmanszoet are available until April. The farm also cultivates cherries, morello cherries, plums and walnuts, though these are not always available for picking.

During the Plukdagen, visitors walk through the orchards to pick apples directly from the trees. You pay for what you pick by weight, and the farm provides containers. The event includes live music, a play area for children and a farm terrace where you can buy drinks and snacks made from the farm’s own fruit. Outside the Plukdagen, the orchards are not open for picking, but the farm shop sells fresh fruit, homemade jams, juices and other local produce year-round.

The farm is open for picking only on the five Saturdays of the Plukdagen, from 10.00 to 17.00. The farm shop is open Monday to Friday from 08.30 to 18.00 (until 20.00 on Fridays), and on Saturdays from 08.00 to 17.00. The on-site Boerderijterras café is open Tuesday to Saturday, 09.30 to 17.30, serving coffee, apple pie and light meals made with local ingredients.

De Woerdt is a family-run fruit farm with over 40 years of history in the Betuwe region. The farm also offers guided tours, a camper site and a venue for meetings and events. Parking is free.

What visitors say

The farm is known for its fresh, locally grown vegetables, fruit, and other regional products. Visitors appreciate the quality of the produce, describing it as tasty and well-maintained. Picking is straightforward, though details on how it works are limited. The experience seems relaxed, with no complaints about crowds or difficulties. There’s no mention of pricing concerns, suggesting it’s reasonable. One review notes it’s a good spot for fresh, seasonal goods.

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Landwinkel de Woerdt

0.0 km — gelderland

Landwinkel de Woerdt in Ressen is a pick-your-own farm where visitors can harvest apples and pears directly from the orchard. The farm grows twelve varieties of apples, including James Grieve, Elstar, Cox’s Orange Pippin, Jonagold and Santana, as well as three types of pears: Conference, Doyenné du Comice and the cooking pear Gieser Wildeman. The picking season runs from late July through September, with specific varieties available at different times. For example, Summer Crisp and James Grieve apples are ready in July and August, while later varieties like Jonagold and Pinova remain available into autumn.

Hof Bredelaar

2.6 km — gelderland

Zelfoogsttuin Hof Bredelaar in Elst is a pick-your-own garden where visitors harvest their own organic vegetables, fruit, herbs and edible flowers. The farm grows a wide range of seasonal produce, including tomatoes, courgettes, various types of lettuce, beans, spinach, radishes, rabarber, kohlrabi, turnip greens, mint, pumpkins, kale, Brussels sprouts, leeks, Jerusalem artichokes, carrots, beetroot, sage, thyme and rosemary. The selection changes through the year, with the greatest variety in high summer.

de Warmoes

2.6 km — gelderland

Warmoes in Lent is a historical market garden that grows over a hundred varieties of vegetables, fruit and flowers using traditional methods. The farm follows the warmoezenier way of growing, a local form of market gardening that supplied Nijmegen with fresh produce until the early 20th century. From late April to October, visitors can pick their own seasonal produce. The farm marks what is ready with red flags: vegetables such as beetroot, kohlrabi and various leafy greens, soft fruit including raspberries, blackberries and currants, and flowers from the two cutting gardens. You pay for what you pick at the counter in the café or museum. The farm provides picking tools and baskets; bring your own containers if you prefer. Children must be supervised while picking.

boerderijwinkel De Geer

5.8 km — gelderland

Boerderijwinkel De Geer in Gendt is a family-run farm where visitors can pick their own apples, pears and cherries. The apple season runs from late summer to autumn, with varieties including Elstar, Elsmi, Goudreinet, Jonaprince, Jonagold, Wellant, Kanzi, Pink Lady, Golden Delicious, Cox and Dijkmans. Pears are available from early in the season, with Triumph, Doyenné du Comice, Conference and the cooking pear Gieser Wildeman. Cherries are ready from early June to mid or late July.