De Olmenhorst estate: pick your own apples and pears

There are parties all year round at De Olmenhorst Estate. In the autumn you can pick apples yourself in the orchard. Harvest your own adopted apple tree or buy fresh apples and pears at De Fruitloods. In the spring you can enjoy a lovely walk through the blossom trees on the estate. There is a lot to experience at De Olmenhorst. How about camping or picnicking among the fruit trees? Take a tour, go on a treasure hunt with the kids or have high tea. Events take place on the estate throughout the year and several studios are located. The Olmenhorst is a popular place to get married.

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History Landgoed De Olmenhorst

After the draining of the Haarlemmermeer, the Amsterdam merchant Stephanus de Clercq came to Lisserbroek. He bought the first land of De Olmenhorst here and founded a farm. At that time, De Clercq already started growing fruit. The sixth generation now runs the 165-year-old family business. The orchard is now the size of several football fields, is considered to be on the list of 'natural beauty' and is a bird paradise. There are around 50.000 apple trees and 10.000 pear trees! You can visit De Olmenhorst all year round. The best time is of course spring when all the blossoms are in bloom or in the fall when the fruit is harvested. The estate is accessible from sunrise to sunset. You can even bring your dog, but it must be kept on a leash.

Festival on Olmehorst with people on seats in the grass

Get fresh and local products at De Fruitloods

Once a fruit sorting centre, now a cosy café and shop, surrounded by blossoming orchards. In The Fruit Shed you can drink coffee with a pastry, have a delicious lunch or experience 'Margrit's high tea' seven days a week. Here is also the shop with juices and jams of the brand De Olmenhorst. In the season you can buy the fresh harvest here. Do you want to organize something special for a friend or loved one? Then go for a picnic in the orchard. At De Fruitloods you can order a well-filled basket with delicious sandwiches and tasty snacks.

Picking apples at De Olmenhorst

Did you know that you can adopt a tree from the orchard? As a tree owner you can be the first to come by to pick 'your' apples in the fall! The picking season starts in mid-September. When exactly depends on the breed and the weather. Didn't adopt your own tree? Then join the picking with a guide. There are also separate picking days for school classes and childcare. Grandfathers and grandmothers often give their grandchildren their own adoption tree as a gift. Picking yourself is a real tradition for families from all over the country!

From cycling to candle making

There is plenty to do at De Olmenhorst. You can cycle and walk around wonderfully. There is a treasure hunt for children and workshops are regularly organised by the studios on the estate. Think of making candles or painting on silk. Or come and visit the French market! View all activities here.

Front of the Olmenhorst farmhouse seen through the orchard

Camping at the Olmenhorst

The Olmenhorst has a small simple campsite with fifteen camping spots. Do you enjoy your peace and quiet to the fullest and do you not need much to have a nice camping? Then De Olmenhorst is a good camping for you. There is a simple toilet wagon with sink and limited electricity available. You can make a request by e-mail or telephone. During the picking season you can not come camping.

Getting married at Landgoed De Olmenhorst

Do you dream of a wedding between the pear trees with your feet in the grass? It is possible at De Olmenhorst. There are five different ceremony places on the estate and there is enough space for a unique wedding party. Enjoy with your guests at long tables between the (blossom) trees. Everything is possible for a special day together with the sweetest people around you.

What are you coming to experience at De Olmenhorst? Discover this unique place in Haarlemmermeer!