Picking Berries Yourself in Munich: A DIY Guide
The fruit picking season has arrived in Munich, with various berry fields welcoming visitors to enjoy the fresh produce. Among the participating farms are Familie Wolf, Familie Storz, and Erdbeeren Lang, who have announced that their strawberry season has begun.
At Gut Rothschwaige, visitors can pick currants and blueberries, while Erdbeeren Eberle offers a selection of currants and a few strawberries. No new information about Erdbeeren Eberle or the farms run by Families Rothschwaige, Storz, and Lang was provided.
Similarly, no new information about Familie Hofreiter's fruit fields was given, but it is known that the family operates numerous fields in Munich, including locations such as Unterhaching, Pasing, Eching, Olching, Untermenzing, and Garching. The exact varieties of berries available for picking at each location can be found on Familie Hofreiter's website.
For those interested in fruit picking, there are at least three Beerencafés in Munich, each associated with fruit and vegetable fields. The opening of Hofreiter Erlebnisfeld in Feldmoching was announced on April 25, 2025, but no specific operating hours were mentioned. Beerencafés Lochhausen, Purpurweidenweg and Beerencafés Johanneskirchen - Savitsstraße are also open for the season, with Lochhausen running from 18 May to approximately 1 September, and Johanneskirchen from 19 May to the same September date.
The precise operating hours for these Beerencafés, as well as for Beerencafés Feldmoching - Feldmochinger Straße, can be found on their respective websites or by contacting them directly. It is worth noting that the opening hours for these establishments are daily from 10.00 to 19.30, and on Fridays and Saturdays until 20.00.
Visitors to these Beerencafés can not only pick their own fresh berries but also relax and enjoy a cake made from fresh fruits. The Munich region offers a variety of fields for picking one's own fruits, providing a delightful summer experience for locals and tourists alike. Freshly picked local fruits are known to taste better during the summer months, making this a perfect time to visit these farms.
For those seeking more detailed information on fruit picking opportunities, it is recommended to check local event listings or contact local agricultural associations. Happy fruit picking!
At the Beerencafés in Munich, visitors can enjoy a combination of food-and-drink and lifestyle experiences, as they pick fresh fruits and afterward savor cakes made from these very fruits. For those interested in home-and-garden and creating a similar setup, checking local event listings or contacting local agricultural associations may provide more information on fruit-picking lifestyle opportunities.
