Strawberries began to ripen in May and picking them is such a great activity for the whole family! Kids love to pick strawberries, and it’s a fantastic way to teach them about where their food comes from. So, if you’re looking for a way to enjoy the weather this spring and summer, visit the wonderful Van Reeuwijk Fruit & Flowers.
Pick Strawberries At This Wonderful Farm Near Amsterdam
Van Reeuwijk Fruit & Flowers is just South of the city, in Abbenes. Their rows of strawberry plants are already bursting with beautiful fruit just waiting to be picked. And strawberries aren’t the only fruit available to pick at this sprawling fruit farm. There are blueberries, blackberries, two varieties of raspberries, jostaberries, cherries, gooseberries… And many more types of fruit available to pick on the farm.
Even if it’s raining, as it often is in Amsterdam, the strawberries and cherries are covered. So, it makes it the perfect rainy day activity! All you need to do is grab a basket from the front desk, pick whatever fruit or veg you’d like to eat and then bring the basket back to be weighed and priced.
You can find the farm at Main road 1475, 2157 PA Abbenes. They’re open between 8 am and 5 pm, Monday to Saturday. You don’t need to book a slot in order to visit, but you can see what’s in season on the website. The farm also has an amazing terrace where you can have a coffee and their famous strawberry cake on a sunny day.