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 reclamation 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 there. De Clercq already started growing fruit at that time. The sixth generation now runs the 165-year-old family business. The orchard is now the size of football fields, is included in the 'natural beauty' list and is a bird paradise. There are about 50.000 apple trees and 10.000 pear trees! The estate is accessible from sunrise to sunset. The dog is even allowed to come along, but must remain on a leash.

Festival on Olmehorst with people on seats in the grass

What to do at De Olmenhorst Lisserbroek?

You can visit De Olmenhorst all year round. The most beautiful time is of course spring when all the blossoms bloom or in autumn when the fruit is harvested. In De Fruitloods you can drink coffee with a pastry, enjoy a delicious lunch or experience 'Margrit's high tea' seven days a week. Here is also the store with juices and jams from the De Olmenhorst brand. In season you can buy the fresh harvest here. Do you want to organize something special for a friend or loved one? Then have a picnic in the orchard. At De Fruitloods you can order a well-stocked basket with delicious sandwiches and tasty snacks. A treasure hunt has been set out for children and the agenda always includes fun events such as a French market.

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!

Front of the Olmenhorst farmhouse seen through the orchard

Camping at the Olmenhorst

De Olmenhorst has a small, simple campsite with fifteen camping spots. Do you enjoy your rest to the fullest and do you not need much for a nice camping? Then De Olmenhorst is a good campsite for you. There is a simple toilet trolley with sink and limited power available. You can make a request via e-mail or telephone. You cannot come camping during the picking season.

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!