Looking for a different kind of day trip from Copenhagen? From juicy strawberries and raspberries in early summer to apples and pumpkins in autumn, Denmark has several excellent pick-your-own farms within easy reach of the capital. Whether you’re after a fun family outing, a scenic drive through the countryside or simply the freshest local produce imaginable, spending a day at a fruit farm is a delicious way to experience rural Zealand.
In this guide we’ve included four of our favourite spots: Rokkedyssegaard for summer berries, Fuglebjerggaard for organic farm life, Kildebrønde Frugtplantage for autumn apples and pears, and Pometet, a remarkable living collection of heritage fruit varieties that’s well worth a visit for keen gardeners and food lovers.
A berry nice time at Rokkedyssegaard
Rokkedyssegaard is our first stop, and the closest pick-your-own farm to Copenhagen. The farm was purchased by the current owners’ parents, Mette and Bo, in 1961 and originally operated as a traditional family farm before evolving into one of Denmark’s best-known berry farms, specialising in strawberries, raspberries and other seasonal fruit.
It takes around an hour to get there from Copenhagen Central Station. Take the S-train to Værløse, then hop aboard bus 151 to Kirke Værløse. The bus stop is just 100 metres from the farm, though you can also bring your bike on the S-train and cycle the final 3km.
Giant plastic strawberries lead the way to the farm café, where you can taste all sorts of berry-based treats, including homemade berry ice cream, cakes, smoothies, jams, marmalades, jellies and vinegars – all made using fruit grown on the farm.
This is also where you’ll buy your ticket for the pick-your-own fields. Strawberry season usually begins in June, followed by raspberries in July and August. Pick-your-own sessions take place at set times each day and spaces are limited, so it’s worth booking online in advance. Admission costs 35 DKK (25 DKK for children under 12), after which you simply pay for the fruit you pick.
Rokkedyssegaard is open daily from May to September. If you can’t make the trip, you can still find many of the farm’s berry products at the Rokkedyssegaard stand in Copenhagen’s Torvehallerne Market during the summer months.
More info: rokkedysse.dk
Organic fruit and farm life at Fuglebjerggaard
The next stop on our pick-your-own adventure is Fuglebjerggaard, an organic farm about 55km north of Copenhagen. Certified organic since 1996 and owned by well-known Danish food writer and TV personality Camilla Plum, it’s much more than just a fruit farm.
It’ll take you around two-and-a-half hours to get there by public transport, but the journey is well worth the effort. First, take a train to Helsingør (around 45 minutes). As you leave the station, you’ll spot Kronborg Castle (Hamlet’s Castle) and, across the Øresund, the Swedish city of Helsingborg. From Helsingør, bus 390R follows a scenic route through forests and countryside before stopping at Hemmingstrupvej, from where it’s a pleasant 1.1km walk to the farm.
Although it’s perfectly possible to reach Fuglebjerggaard by public transport, it’s much easier by car. The drive from central Copenhagen takes less than an hour, and if you’re already exploring North Zealand, it’s well worth combining your visit with the nearby Louisiana Museum of Modern Art. Less than 20 minutes away by car, the two attractions make a fantastic day trip from Copenhagen, combining world-class art, beautiful coastal scenery and some of Denmark’s best local produce.
Walking through the tree-lined entrance, you’ll be greeted by roosters, cats, flower gardens, quirky farm buildings and a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere. The organic farm grows an impressive range of berries, fruit, vegetables and flowers, while its orchards are home to hundreds of varieties of apples, pears, cherries and plums. Cereals are milled on-site, there’s a farm bakery, and sheep, goats and pigs graze the surrounding fields.
The summer café serves Camilla’s seasonal organic dishes, while the farm shop stocks everything from flour, cider and honey to preserves and seeds. In fact, Fuglebjerggaard’s webshop offers one of the largest selections of organic seeds in northern Europe.
From late June until November, visitors can pick their own strawberries, raspberries, currants and other seasonal fruit, depending on what’s ripe. The farm also runs gardening, baking and cookery courses throughout the year.
The café and farm are generally open at weekends from 10am–4pm, though it’s always worth checking the latest opening hours before travelling.
More info: fuglebjerggaard.dk
Autumn apples and pumpkins at Kildebrønde Frugtplantage
If you’re visiting Copenhagen later in the year, Kildebrønde Frugtplantage is a great alternative to the berry farms. Around 30 minutes south-west of the city, this family-run orchard has been growing fruit and vegetables for more than 25 years and opens its fields for pick-your-own fruit throughout much of the summer and autumn.
Depending on the season, you can pick strawberries, raspberries, pears and a wide range of apples, including Danish favourites such as Elstar and Ingrid Marie. In autumn, pumpkins are added to the mix, making it a particularly fun trip for families. If you’d rather not head into the fields yourself, there’s also a farm shop and roadside stall selling freshly picked fruit, vegetables, juice, honey and other local produce.
Kildebrønde is easy to reach by both car and public transport, though driving is the quickest option from central Copenhagen. The orchard is open daily during the picking season, but it’s worth checking the website or Facebook page before travelling to see which fruit is ready for harvest.
More info: kildebronde-frugt.dk
Pometet: Denmark’s living fruit collection
If you’re more interested in discovering unusual fruit than filling a basket, Pometet is a fascinating place to visit. Part of the University of Copenhagen, this remarkable orchard in Taastrup is home to one of northern Europe’s largest collections of fruit trees and bushes, with around 750 varieties of apples, alongside pears, plums, strawberries, gooseberries and many other fruits.
Unlike the other places in this guide, Pometet isn’t a commercial pick-your-own farm. Instead, its orchards are used for research, education and preserving historic Nordic fruit varieties. Throughout the year, the university also organises occasional workshops on fruit growing, pruning and grafting, while the annual Open House at the end of September gives visitors the chance to explore the orchards, join guided tours and taste a remarkable range of heritage fruit varieties.
Pometet is a research orchard rather than a traditional pick-your-own farm. Check the website for open days and events before visiting. It’s an unusual but rewarding stop for keen gardeners, food lovers and anyone curious about Denmark’s fruit-growing traditions.
More info: pometet.dk
What about wild fruit picking?
If you’re more used to foraging in Sweden, it’s worth knowing that Denmark has different rules. There is no equivalent of Sweden’s allemansrätten, so you can’t simply wander onto private land to pick fruit or berries. In some public forests it’s fine to collect small amounts of wild berries, blackberries or elderberries for your own use, but always check local rules first and only pick what you need.
Ready to head into the Danish countryside?
Whether you’re filling a basket with strawberries, discovering rare heritage apples or simply enjoying homemade berry ice cream on a sunny afternoon, visiting a fruit farm is one of the most rewarding summer day trips from Copenhagen. It’s a chance to slow down, meet local producers and experience a quieter side of Denmark that many visitors never see.
Looking for more unusual day trips? Don’t miss our guides to the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Helsingør and the best day trips from Copenhagen for even more inspiration.
