The Regional Products Route through De Beemster invites you on a tasty cycling discovery tour through the UNESCO World Heritage Site of De Beemster. You will cycle through the characteristic reclaimed land landscape and past various farm shops and stalls, where you can sample delicious local products. From fresh dairy and artisanal cheeses to juicy fruit and pure honey – this route is a feast for your senses!
You start your journey at TOP Purmerend, an ideal starting point for your culinary cycling adventure. Soon, you cycle into the vast landscape of De Beemster, with its straight fields and historic bell-shaped farmhouses that tell the story of the land reclamation. You pass Fruitteeltbedrijf Kuijk, where in season you can enjoy freshly picked fruit such as apples, pears, and plums. A little further on, you discover Fruitteeltbedrijf Tromp, known for its special grapes and other seasonal products. At Boerderijwinkel De Liefde, you will be surprised by a wide assortment of fresh vegetables, fruit, and dairy products. The scent of blooming flowers and the buzzing of bees accompany you to Beemster Honingzoet, where beekeeper Marianne passionately offers her honey and beeswax products. Continue past Biologische boerderijwinkel Sonnevanck, where you can get organic products straight from the land. Indulge your taste buds at Kaasboerderij Groot, where artisanal Beemster cheeses await. Via idyllic country lanes, you arrive at the Beemster Visitor Centre, a perfect spot for a historical break. Next on the itinerary is Bij Moeders, a cozy lunchroom and regional produce shop located in an old sexton's house, where you can settle down for a well-deserved pause. The route continues to the Familie Knip Fruit Machine for even more fresh fruit, and past De Nachtegaal Windmill, which stands proudly in the landscape. At De Nicolaashoeve, you can tap your own fresh milk. And be sure not to miss Het Beemsterlant's Varken, where you can learn more about pig farming and purchase delicious meat. As a final stop for fresh produce, visit Fruitteeltbedrijf Eerlijk en Heerlijk and Fruitbedrijf De Proeftuin, where you can pick your own fruit during the season and enjoy the pure flavors.
