Woman touching tulips at Keukenhof
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Keukenhof

Mar. 23, 2023 - May 14, 2023, Lisse

Will you be visiting Holland in spring? Then be sure to visit Keukenhof, where you will experience the gorgeous views of blooming Dutch tulips and other flowers for which Holland is famous. Keukenhof is the most famous and largest flower park in the world and lies not far from Amsterdam.

  • Visit the most beautiful spring park in the world.
  • Admire more than 7 million flowers in bloom at Keukenhof.
  • Keukenhof can be reached within half an hour from The Hague, Haarlem, Leiden and Amsterdam.

Address:
Stationsweg 166a
2161AM Lisse
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7 million flower bulbs

Flower field red, purple, pink and entrance Keukenhof

Tulips from Holland are world famous. If you want to see the Dutch tulip fields in bloom, you should visit Holland in April and May. This is the same period in which the biggest flower park in the world, Keukenhof, opens its doors.

Keukenhof is a park where more than 7 million flower bulbs are planted every year. Gardens and four pavilions show a fantastic collection of: tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, orchids, roses, carnations, irises, lilies and many other flowers. You will be overwhelmed by a spectacle of colors and perfumes.

Tulips everywhere

At Keukenhof, you'd think you were adrift on a sea of flowers. Divided across various gardens and pavilions, the tulips and other flowers number in the millions. Keukenhof has a different theme each year, meaning that it is never the same. Unique in the world, this park attracts over a million visitors every year. Note that the tulips bloom only from mid-March to mid-May, meaning that the park is only open during this period.

Summer tip: Blooming dahlias Keukenhof Castle

In summer, the garden of Keukenhof Castle is filled with 150 different types of flowering dahlias. At the end of August, this is celebrated with the Keukenhof Dahlia Days, where all kinds of activities can be experienced. Until mid-October, the dahlias provide an overwhelming display of color in the park. Check the Keukenhof Castle website for the dates and program.

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