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Tulip season in the Netherlands - Places to visit

 

 

The Netherlands is known for its beautiful tulip fields that bloom from mid-March to May. Tulip season in the Nederlands is absolutely magical. Every spring, thousands of tourists flock to the country to admire these colorful flowers. Here are the top 5 best places to visit tulip fields in the Netherlands

 

1. Keukenhof, Lisse

Keukenhof is one of the most well-known and popular places to visit tulip fields in The Netherlands. The park is located in Lisse, 40 minutes away from Amsterdam, and is open from March to May. It is a vast park of 79 hectares with more than 7 million blooming tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths. How to get to the Keukenhof? Tickets to the Keukenhof are €19,50. To get to the Keukenhof by car, you can take the A4 or A44 highway and follow the signs to Keukenhof. There is parking available, a parking ticket will cost you €8,00. If you prefer to use public transport, you can also take a train or bus to Schiphol Airport or Leiden Central Station and then take the bus to Keukenhof. From Schiphol Airport, take bus 858 to Keukenhof. From Leiden Central Station, take bus 854 or 50. If you're feeling adventurous, you can rent a bicycle in Amsterdam or the surrounding areas and cycle to Keukenhof. There are dedicated cycling paths and routes that will take you through the countryside and past the tulip fields. It's a great way to enjoy the scenery and get some exercise at the same time.

 

For more information about the Keukenhof, visit their website: https://keukenhof.nl/en/

I’ve been there a couple of times, here are some impressions:

 

 

 

2. Noordoostpolder, Flevoland

The Noordoostpolder is the largest tulip-producing region in the Netherlands and is also called the 'Tulip capital'. The area has an extensive plain of colorful tulip fields where you can enjoy the natural beauty for FREE! The best time to visit this region is from late April to early May when the tulips are in full bloom. The landscape is then a sea of color and the scent of tulips is everywhere.

 

DISCLAIMER: Do not run into all fields, pick or trample the flowers. Most fields are private property. So if you’re not sure ask the farmer for permission first.

 

There are also regular events organized, such as the Tulip Route, which you can follow to discover the most beautiful spots. For €5,00 you can, choose your route and are allowed to drive through the roads. There are also tours you can bike, these are free.

For more information about the tulip routes through Flevoland visit: https://tulpenfestival.nl/ , https://www.visitnoordoostpolder.nl/nl/ervaar/tulpen , https://tulpenrouteflevoland.nl/

 

Some impressions of mine:

 

Tulip Experience Amsterdam

Tulip Experience Amsterdam is located in the heart of the flower-bulb region. In the museum, you can learn everything about the tulip's journey. They have several art exhibitions, a cinema, a coffee corner, and a regional market. 

The experience continues outside in the Tulip Heaven. Here you can take the perfect pictures between the tulip fields and the special photo points.

 

What is special about this location is that you can put together your own tulip bouquet (this is included in the ticket), which is not done at many locations.

 

Tickets are available for €11,00. The Tulip Experience Amsterdam is easy to reach by car to Noordwijkerhout, exit N206. Parking at the Tulip Experience Amsterdam is free. The location is easy to reach by bicycle trough the Delfweg cycle path. If you want to come by public transport, you can take the train to Hillegom station. If you are not from the are Hillegom can be reached through Amsterdam, Haarlem, Leiden, or The Hague. From the station you can take bus 57 to Leiden and stop at De Ruigenhoek. From the busstop it is a 10-minute walk to the Tulip Experience Amsterdam.

 

 

For more information about this experience, you can visit https://tulipexperienceamsterdam.nl/