Asparagus season 2026 in North Limburg: 10x the finest addresses

| Pip Minkels | Reading time: 16 minutes |
Don't wait too long, because white gold only shows itself for a short while. In northern Limburg, the asparagus season runs roughly from April to June, and on some routes you will see the fields at their best especially until 24 June. Northern Limburg is at its best in spring. You smell the fresh greenery, see the terraces fill up again and in the fields around Venlo, Horst and Peel en Maas, that's when something many people look forward to every year starts: the asparagus season. Here you combine a plate of fresh asparagus just as easily with a museum, garden park, farm shop or nice walk. These are ten fine addresses and outings where you can really taste the season.
 

1. Fresh from the land in America at Farm Shop Rasing
2. At the table and in the woods at Aan de Drift
3. Asparagus straight from the source in Tienray
4. The story of white gold in Museum Village De Locht
5. Spring in Arcen at grain distillery de IJsvogel
6. Asparagus on the Meuse at De Maasparel
7. Farm life and outdoors at Hiepterhof
8. By motorhome to the asparagus village of Grubbenvorst
9. Seasonal pancake in Venray at De Perdstal
10. Meijel in spring at Grand Café Goejje

Published on: 30 March 2026
Last updated on: 30 March 2026

1. Fresh from the land in America at Farm Shop Rasing

In America, you're in the right place if you want a real taste of the season. At Farm Shop Rasing you buy homegrown fruit and vegetables, with asparagus being one of the eye-catchers from April to 24 June. But there's more: fill your basket with dairy, cheese, meat and beautiful local produce. If you are looking for a gift, they make the most beautiful regional packages. Handy: get your asparagus peeled for free. Combine your visit with the Schadijkse bossen in Meterik; count on about 1 hour's walk, 20 minutes' cycle or 10 minutes' drive from the shop.

  • When are you welcome? From 30-3, opening hours with the asparagus season are: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Saturday 9am-5pm and Sunday 9am-12.30pm.
  • Visitor tip: Head out early if you want to combine your visit with a walk or bike tour of the area. Get your first kilo of the season here and make it an instant spring day.

Lorbaan 17, America
 

2. At the table and in the woods at Aan de Drift

Aan de Drift is located on the edge of the Schadijkse Bossen and the Heere Peel, making it one of those addresses where a coffee stop, lunch or pancake logically coincides with an afternoon outdoors. At the location itself, you'll also find a nature and information point, and in the kitchen they work with regional products from the region as much as possible. That makes this a strong starting point for an asparagus day in America. From here you can cycle to the Schadijk woods in about 20 minutes, walk there in a good 50 minutes and drive in about 10 minutes.

  • When are you welcome? Check the website for current opening hours.
  • Visitors' tip: Put on your walking shoes if you combine your lunch stop here with a route through the Heere Peel. Don't just stay at the table, but also take in nature for a while

Lorbaan 9A, America

 

3. Asparagus straight from the source in Tienray

For those who really want to experience the season at the grower's premises, Martens Asperges & Streekproducten in Tienray is a logical stop. Here it's all about white and green asparagus, with years of experience in growing, harvesting and processing. Extra interesting: guided tours are also available, where you can hear more about the production process. That makes this place not only suitable for shopping, but also for getting to know the story behind the white gold better. Museum village De Locht is nearby: count on about a 45-minute walk, a 15-minute bike ride or a 10-minute drive.

  • When are you welcome? Check the website for up-to-date shopping and visiting information.
  • Visitors' tip: Combine your stop here with a second address in Horst aan de Maas for a complete asparagus afternoon - a fine place if you like to buy where actually grown.

Mackayweg 2, Tienray
 

4. The story of white gold in Museum Village De Locht

In Melderslo, the asparagus season takes on extra significance. Museum village De Locht has an asparagus and auction house where you can discover how cultivation developed in northern Limburg, from traditional harvesting to modern techniques. Especially in harvest season, this is a nice addition to a day when you also buy or eat fresh asparagus. Moreover, you are not just here for one exhibition, but for a larger museum village full of agricultural stories. Martens Asperges in Tienray is about a 45-minute walk, 15-minute bike ride or 10-minute drive away.

  • When are you welcome? From 1 April to 31 October 2026, Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 5pm. Closed on Mondays.
  • Visitor tip: Set aside time for the whole site; you won't run out of things to do here in ten minutes. Here you will understand why North Limburg has been associated with asparagus for decades.

Broekhuizerdijk 16d, Melderslo
 

5. Spring in Arcen at grain distillery de IJsvogel

Arcen is always a good choice in spring, and Grain Roastery de IJsvogel adds an artisanal twist. In and around the restored water mill, you can see two trades coming together: that of the miller and that of the distiller. You can visit and taste what is made here. This fits nicely into a day where you also explore the culinary side of the asparagus season. Kasteeltuinen Arcen is practically around the corner: about a 5-minute walk, 2-minute bike ride or 2-minute drive.

  • When are you welcome? Check the website for current visit opportunities and tastings.
  • Visitor tip: This is a smart intermediate address if you want to explore Arcen on foot. Nice for those who like to complement their asparagus day with a piece of Limburg craftsmanship.

Schans 20a, Arcen
 

6. Asparagus on the Meuse at De Maasparel

Right in the centre of Arcen is De Maasparel, an address where spring and culinary dining out automatically come together. In spring, asparagus is served here. In the process, you have a choice of places to eat, from restaurant to garden conservatory and terrace. That makes this a fine stop for lunch or dinner during a day in the village. The Hertog Jan Brewery is close by: count on about a 20-minute walk, a 10-minute bike ride or a 5-minute drive.

  • When are you welcome? The restaurant is open daily from noon; the kitchen is open until 9pm.
  • Visitor tip: Handy to book your table in advance if you visit Arcen on a sunny weekend. A strong address if you like to end your asparagus day with a sumptuous meal.

Schans 3, Arcen
 

7. Farm life and outdoors at Hiepterhof

Hiepterhof in Broekhuizen is not a classic accommodation place, but that is precisely why it fits well in this list. At the holiday farm, you'll experience the countryside up close, with flats, camper spaces and views of the area around Maas and nature reserves. History with asparagus is also reflected here. That makes this a pleasant base if you want to combine several asparagus addresses in North Limburg without rushing. Moreover, Hiepterhof is located right next to Het Schuitwater nature reserve. You can walk to the marshland in about 1 kilometre.

  • When are you welcome? Check the website for availability of flats and motorhome sites.
  • Visitor tip: This is especially useful if you want to turn an asparagus day into an asparagus weekend. Stay overnight here and you'll have Broekhuizen, Arcen and Tienray nicely within reach.

Hiepterweg 1, Broekhuizen

8. By motorhome to the asparagus village of Grubbenvorst

Those who like to visit several villages during the season are in the right place at Camperplaats Kompas in Grubbenvorst. Grubbenvorst is known as an asparagus village on the Meuse, and from here you're nicely located for routes through the region. You don't need to make reservations there; you just drive on when there's space. That makes this a practical base for a few days in northern Limburg. For a quick stop in the village, cycle to IJssalon Clevers Grubbenvorst in about 10 minutes, walk there in about 25 minutes and drive there in 5 minutes.

  • When are you welcome? From 1 March to 1 December, daily from 07:00 to 22:30.
  • Visitor tip: Call ahead if necessary if you want to know how many spots are still available. A smart site for motorhome owners who like to explore the asparagus season at their own pace.

Meerlosebaan 7, Grubbenvorst
 

9. Seasonal pancake in Venray at De Perdstal

A nice change if you don't want to eat asparagus in the classic way for a change. De Perdstal in Venray is best known as a pancake house, but that makes it a nice surprise during asparagus season. More than 50 types of pancakes are served here and the season also features on the menu, including asparagus. The batter is prepared with traditionally ground mill flour. Its location near Vlakwater also makes this a pleasant stop during an afternoon in and around Venray. Odapark is close by: about a 15-minute walk, 5-minute bike ride or 5-minute drive.

  • When are you welcome? Check the website for current opening hours.
  • Visitor tip: Handy to book by phone; the site does not take reservations by mail.

Kempweg 164, Venray

10. Meijel in spring at Grand Café Goejje

An accessible stop for those who also want to experience the asparagus season in Meijel, Grand Café Goejje is a fine address if you want to pair the asparagus season with lunch, dinner or an overnight stay. The menu here changes with the season, and asparagus dishes also get a place during this period. That makes it a good stop in the Peeldorp, especially if you like to build up your day quietly and hike another bit through the area. For something sweet afterwards, walk to 't IJshofje in a few minutes, cycle there in a few minutes and get there just as quickly by car.

  • When are you welcome? Monday 15.00-00.00, Tuesday 10.30-00.00, Wednesday and Thursday 11.30-00.00, Friday and Saturday 11.30-02.00, Sunday 10.00-00.00.
  • Visitor tip: This is a handy site if you like to bundle food, accommodation and Peel environment in one address.

Raadhuisplein 11, 5768 AR Meijel

In northern Limburg, the asparagus season usually runs from April to 24 June. It is precisely during this period that you will see the white gold at growers, farm shops and restaurants in the region.

Farm shop Rasing in America and Martens Asperges & Streekproducten in Tienray are fine addresses for that. There, you buy asparagus close to the source, in the middle of the region where they are also grown.

Museum village De Locht in Melderslo is a great choice then. In the asparagus and auction house, you will discover how cultivation developed in northern Limburg and why asparagus is so much a part of this region.

Hiepterhof, De Maasparel, Grand Café Goejje and Camperplaats Kompas are practical if you want to stay longer. This gives you more time to combine several villages and addresses in northern Limburg.

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