Strawberry season started: The best fields in Northern Upper Palatinate!

Strawberry season started: The best fields in Northern Upper Palatinate!

The 2025 strawberry season has finally begun in Northern Upper Palatinate! The popular strawberry fields are now very popular with many families. A perfect excursion destination for young and old, because freshly picked strawberries from the field are not only aromatic, but also offer a wonderful family experience. Many people are currently flocking to the fields, meaning that there are often traffic jams on the side of the road and full ticket booths. Cons The weather also plays a role: The sun ensures the best conditions for the strawberries to be harvested ripe and water-dry.

But be careful, the opening times of the strawberry fields can vary. Some fields, like this Strawberries Baumann in Unteraich or Wolfringmühle, for example, are closed on certain days such as June 14th and 15th for further ripening. We recommend checking Facebook for current information about opening times and other strawberry fields in the area. If you like a natural feeling, you should think carefully about how to get to the fields: following the signs just before Unteraich or between Wolfringmühle and Knölling, there is the option of stopping directly at the field.

Picking yourself: tips for a successful experience

Picking your own strawberries is not only good business, but also a great opportunity to spend time in nature. It is important to be well prepared! Wear comfortable clothing, remember to wear a hat and use sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun. You should definitely bring your own bucket or bowl as well as water and cash. Allowing time for parking and picking the juicy fruit can also come in handy.

• Früh morgens pflücken, um die Haltbarkeit der Erdbeeren zu verlängern.
• Flache Behälter nutzen, um die Früchte nicht zu zerdrücken.
• Nur vollständig reife, rote Erdbeeren ernten, da sie nicht nachreifen.

Anyone who follows these tips will ultimately be rewarded with a delicious harvest. The strawberries are about35 kcal per 100gLow in calories and at the same time rich in vitamin C, folic acid, zinc and other important nutrients - it's hard to believe that you're doing something good for yourself!

Legal regulations and fairness

However, there are also legal framework conditions to consider when picking things yourself. Unauthorized picking outside of designated fields can be considered theft. Therefore, it is wise to only harvest in official self-picking fields to avoid possible negative consequences. If you follow the rules of the game, you can enjoy the fresh fruit without worry!

In Germany, the average strawberry consumption per person is around3 kg per year, which explains the high demands of consumers on quality. Nevertheless, a harvest of100,000 tons fewer strawberriesreported as consumed. Importing countries like Spain and Italy are known for their strawberry production, but domestic fields offer the best flavor.

The season is expected to last into September, with exact harvest times depending on weather and region. Cherries, blueberries and apples are also in the starting blocks, but the first strawberries of the year are simply unforgettable and for many a real highlight of the warm months.

So, dear strawberry fans, get out into the fields! Whether alone or with the whole family, fun picking is guaranteed. Enjoy time in nature and the sweet, sun-ripened fruits straight from the field!