Apple season is here! We show you the best pick-me-up places near Budapest
Fruit picking is very tiring work, but the fresh air and juicy fruits provide great weekend relaxation. In autumn, one of our best-known fruits, the apple season, begins. We have collected the best locations near the capital, where you can pick beautiful, large, red and green apples for a few more days.
The beneficial effects of apples
According to an old saying: “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”. According to statistics, we consume 23 kg of apples per person per year. Jonatan is still at the top of the list, but many people also like golden and idared, idagold, starking and green apples. A medium-sized raw apple has 80 calories, so it also supports weight loss, as well as cleansing the intestines, improving digestion and an extremely good immune booster. In addition, it is an excellent source of vitamins, rich in vitamins A, B, C and E. Unfortunately, due to the unfavorable weather conditions (the combined effect of frost, drought and wild animals), very few apples were produced, so we can only pick this vitamin-rich fruit in the following places for a few days.
1. Törökbálint – DomaFarm
The Almáskert in Törökbálint is located only 15 km from Budapest. In addition to the various types of apples that can be picked and apple juice made from our own apples, visitors are also treated to a petting zoo. On the 10-hectare plantation, everyone can find the apple varieties they like and an excellent opportunity to break away from the hectic everyday life. While the adults are picking apples, the children can look at and pet the baby chicks that live on the farm or the deer that appear from time to time. The farm is open until October 23 on weekends (Saturday and Sunday) from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. More information about apple picking by clicking here available.
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2. Zsámbék – A very good fruit
Winter-hardy apples can be picked at a favorable price until October 16 in Tök-Újmajor near Zsámbék. It is worth bringing a basket with you, but you can also buy a crate on site for a deposit. In addition to apples, many fruits and vegetables are available on site. Apple picking is a pleasant experience for young and old alike, Tök-Újmajor is open every day from 08:00 to 16:30. For more information, see Pumpkin is a good fruit on his Facebook page available.
3. Pomáz – Breier farm
If it is not raining and there is not a lot of mud, you can also pick jonathan, idared, jonagold and golden autumn-winter apples at the Breier farm in Pomáz. Fresh air, good atmosphere and efficient management are guaranteed. On the picturesque farm, colorful programs, accommodation options and delicious meals made from premium quality food await visitors in the farm bistro. Starting in October, on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30 a.m., it is possible to take part in a free, guided farm tour, where those interested can get to know the animals, activities related to animals, care tasks, and the principles of “happy animal husbandry”. different food tastings are also held every week, from handicrafts made on the farm. More about the programs by clicking here you can get information.
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