A large asparagus farm near Beelitz offering free guided farm tours during the spring harvest season, a farm restaurant serving Beelitz white asparagus prepared fresh from the field, and a farm shop selling the harvest directly, with seasonal festivals adding live music and themed tours.
Beelitz, a town in Brandenburg's Havelland, is Germany's best-known white asparagus (Spargel) growing region, and the Spargel- und Erlebnishof Klaistow at Glindower Straße 28 in the Klaistow district is one of the largest farms open to visitors, run by the Buschmann & Winkelmann family. During the asparagus harvest season, which typically runs from mid-April to the traditional cutoff of 24 June (Johannistag), the farm offers free guided tours of the growing fields and packing operation, explaining how the white spears are grown under soil mounds to keep them from turning green, and how the harvest window is compressed into a few short months each year. The farm's own restaurant serves asparagus dishes made from spears harvested on the property that same day, alongside other regional Brandenburg fare, in a rustic, family-oriented dining room, and the attached farm shop sells fresh asparagus and other seasonal produce to take away. Beyond the free daily tours, the farm runs seasonal festivals with live music, and themed or specialty tours are available on select days, though tickets for those extras are sold only at the on-site counter rather than booked in advance, so visitors with a specific themed tour in mind should check the farm's website for the calendar before making the trip. Outside the April to June asparagus season, the farm shifts its seasonal focus to autumn pumpkins, though its restaurant and shop remain open through the winter months.
| Duration | Farm tours run 30–45 minutes; a full visit with a meal at the farm restaurant typically takes 2–3 hours |
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| Booking | No reservation for general admission or the farm tour; tickets for themed or festival tours are sold only at the daily ticket counter on-site, not in advance. |
What is included
- Free guided farm tour during asparagus season (April–June)
- Access to the farm shop selling fresh Beelitz asparagus
- Farm restaurant serving asparagus prepared on site
Good to know
- Operator
- Spargel- und Erlebnishof Klaistow
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Highlights
- Free guided tours of active white asparagus fields, April to June
- Farm restaurant serving same-day-harvested Beelitz asparagus
- Farm shop selling fresh asparagus and seasonal produce
- Seasonal festivals with live music during peak harvest
- Autumn pumpkin displays after the asparagus season ends
Tips for visiting
- Visit April through June for the free field tours; outside that window there is little to see growing in the fields
- Arrive hungry, since the farm restaurant is a highlight in its own right, not just a snack stop
- Check the farm's website calendar for themed tours and festival dates before traveling out, since those tickets are counter-only
- Bring a cooler bag if buying fresh asparagus to take home, especially on a warm day
- Expect crowds on festival weekends during peak season; weekday visits are quieter
When to visit
Mid-April through late June for the asparagus harvest and field tours; early June for the town-wide Beelitzer Spargelfest.
Accessibility
The farm shop, restaurant, and main paths are on level, paved ground; some field-tour paths may be uneven after rain.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the asparagus season in Beelitz?
The season generally runs from mid-April to 24 June (Johannistag), the traditional date German asparagus farms stop harvesting for the year.
Do farm tours need to be booked in advance?
No, the standard farm tours during asparagus season are free and do not require advance booking; themed or festival tours are ticketed at the counter on the day.
Is the restaurant open outside asparagus season?
Yes, the farm restaurant and shop stay open through the rest of the year, shifting to other regional dishes and, in autumn, pumpkin specialties.
Is the farm family-friendly?
Yes, the farm is set up as a family destination with an on-site playground area alongside the shop and restaurant, in addition to the working fields.
How is Beelitz white asparagus different from green asparagus?
White asparagus is grown covered under soil mounds, which blocks sunlight and prevents the photosynthesis that would otherwise turn the spears green, giving it a milder, less bitter flavor.