Flowering and blossoming periods

 

Holland is famous for its flowers and particularly for its bulb flowers. Which are the best months to see the millions of colorful tulips, daffodils and hyacinths? Where can you see the blossoms on the many fruit trees? Following are the approximate times when and the places where to enjoy Holland's colorful flower splendor at its best.

Bulb fields
From the end of March until the first week of May the flowers in the bulb fields bloom. It goes without saying that the exact period depend on the weather. The very best time is the second half of April. At the end of March the crocus season starts. The daffodils and early and small tulips are next, from the beginning of April. Mid April the daffodils and the hyacinths bloom. Finally, from mid April until the first week in May the tulips show off their glorious colors.

The best-known bulb fields are located behind the North Sea dunes, between the cities of Leiden and Den Helder. Other bulb fields, just as lovely, are situated near Enkhuizen (Bovenkarspel, Andijk) and in the province of Flevoland (Noordoost Polder, Oostelijk Flevoland). Walking, cycling and car routes are available from the local tourist information offices in the bulb field regions.

Fruit trees
Most fruit trees blossom between mid-April and mid-May. The fruit trees in the southern part of the province of Limburg usually bloom approximately one week earlier.

The best-known blossom regions are:
the Betuwe (Gelders Rivierengebied), Zuid-Beveland (routes start from the local tourist information offices in Goes and Yerseke) and South-Limburg (Eijsen, St. Geertruid, Gronsveld). Special blossom routes, for hikers, bikers and cars, are available from the local tourist information offices in these areas.