Farmers in the Region
Farmers in the Region
Farmers
This year Zoeterwoude celebrates its 750th anniversary. Once, sweeter water was found here than elsewhere in the region, making this area perfect as agricultural land to feed the city dwellers of Leiden. That farming tradition lives on to this day. In the polders of Zoeterwoude, Warmond and Wassenaar you will find cheese farms, ice cream farms and care farms that welcome you with open arms. Taste fresh Leiden cheese straight from the farmer, cuddle lambs in spring or spend the night in the middle of the polder. Real Holland, right around the corner.
Leiden Cheese, Straight from the Farmers
Leiden Cheese, Straight from the Farmer Description: Leiden cheese is one of the oldest cheese varieties in the Netherlands, recognisable by the cumin seeds throughout the cheese and its characteristic flattened shape. Cheese farms such as De Jong, Van Veen, Captein and De Sophiahoeve produce this artisan cheese from their own cows' milk. Come and taste, shop and learn how real farmhouse cheese is made. You can also cycle the Farmhouse Cheese Route through Zoeterwoude and visit the cheese farms along the way!
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Visit these farms in the Region
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Boerderij Nellesteijn
Nellesteijn Farm is a true family business: a dairy farm on the outskirts of Wassenaar. Every day, the cows, sheep, and other animals are worked with heart and soul.Taste artisanal farm ice cream, made from fresh milk from their own cows. At Ice Cream Farm De Jong, everything revolves around pure and fresh. The milk from their own cows forms the basis for delicious artisanal ice cream, prepared in a traditional way.
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IJsboerderij De Jong
Taste artisanal farm ice cream, made from fresh milk from their own cows. At Ice Cream Farm De Jong, everything revolves around pure and fresh. The milk from their own cows forms the basis for delicious artisanal ice cream, prepared in a traditional way.
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Boerderij ’t Geertje
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Experience farm life at Farm ’t Geertje, a versatile organic farm where animals, nature, and activities come together. Meet cows, goats, and other animals, discover the farm shop, and enjoy a day full of outdoor activities for young and old.
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Boerderij De Elza Hoeve
Cuddle with cows at De Elza Hoeve and experience what it is like to completely unwind among these impressive animals. After a brief explanation from the farmer, you step into the barn and get to know the cows. Enjoy peace and space at Boerderij Veldhoeve, located on the outskirts of Zoeterwoude in the Groene Hart. Here you can relax with a cup of coffee in the coffee bar or spend the night at the cozy farm campsite, right in the middle of the vast polder.
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Boerderij Veldhoeve
Enjoy peace and space at Boerderij Veldhoeve, located on the outskirts of Zoeterwoude. Here you can relax with a cup of coffee in the coffee bar or spend the night at the cozy farm campsite, right in the middle of the vast polder.
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Boederij De Sophiahoeve
The Sophiahoeve is a dairy farm located in Warmond, South Holland, and is known for making traditional BoerenLeidse cheese (30+).
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Kaasboerderij Van Veen
Discover artisanal cheese at Kaasboerderij Van Veen, housed in a monumental farmhouse dating back to 1730. Here, cheese is made twice a week in the traditional way from raw milk from a neighboring farm, following an authentic recipe.
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Zuivelboerderij De Leidse Kaas Koe
Taste the characteristic BoerenLeidse Cheese at De Leidse Kaas Koe, made with craftsmanship and milk from the peat meadows around Zoeterwoude. This traditional cumin cheese is made from skimmed milk and is known for its distinctive flavor and long shelf life.
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Kaasboerderij Captein
Discover artisanal farmhouse cheese at Kaasboerderij Captein, situated amidst the green meadows of the Weipoort. At this family business, cheese has been produced for generations using traditional methods, with craftsmanship and taste at the forefront.
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Vleesveehouderij Spronk
At the beef farm, majestic double-muscled cows graze in the meadows.
A Farm Day Out with Kids
Stap de polder in en laat de kids het echte boerenleven ontdekken! Bij Boerderij 't Geertje in Zoeterwoude voer je de geiten, rijd je pony, rooster marshmallows boven het vuur of ga op stempelspeurtocht door het park. In het voorjaar kun je de lammetjes zelfs een flesje melk geven. Bij De Elza Hoeve in Zoeterwoude knuffel je de koeien en bij Boerderij Nellesteijn in Wassenaar neem je een kijkje in de stal en bewonder je het jongvee. Een dagje boerderij is altijd raak, voor groot én klein!
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Sleeping in the Polder
Sleeping in the Polder Description: Want to truly experience the peace of the countryside? In Zoeterwoude you can stay overnight in several places right in the middle of the polder. At Zuivelboerderij Veldhoeve you look out straight onto the meadows from your campsite or holiday home, with 80 cows as your neighbours. At Hoeve Rustdam you camp on a former cheese farm, small-scale and car-free, with farmland paths right at your doorstep. And at Hoeve Nooitgedacht you stay in a charming converted barn, perfect as a base for walking and cycling through the polder. Wake up to the sound of cows and enjoy the polder at its best!
Accommodation in the Region
All Farms
Opening times vary per farm. Please check the farm's website for current opening hours.
Yes! Many farms such as 't Geertje and Nellesteijn are especially suitable for families with children. In spring there are often lambs to see and cuddle.
At cheese farms such as De Jong, Van Veen and Captein in Zoeterwoude you can buy fresh cheese, yoghurt and other dairy products straight from the farmer.
Yes, at De Eenzaamheid in Warmond you can follow a guided tour of a regenerative cheese farm. Check in advance or book via the website.
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