The Famous Tulips of the Netherlands - A Must See at Keukenhof
by Amesterdam Countryside Amsterdam Countryside ToursOne
of the most popular destinations in Europe is Keukenhof Backyards, positioned
in Holland, just a short get from Amsterdam, in the town of Lisse. It is
normally a 70-acre floral display of tulips, hyacinths, daffodils and beautiful
sculptures, all beneath century-aged trees.
About
Keukenhof Gardens
Keukenhof
Backyards were starter in 1949 when the mayor of Lisse and a group of bulb
growers developed the gardens as a showplace for their latest hybrids and to
sell their bulbs. Today the backyards attract thousands of guests and provide
grown to showcase, not only tulips but daffodils, hyacinths, and narcissi, all
blooming simultaneously, in a riot of color. With 7 million lights selected and
planted, there is certainly often a riot of blossoms, during the time the
backyards are open.
The actual opening time of the gardens is usually posted on the website, as the weather has a lot to do with the specific opening date, which is normally
around the middle of March. The gardens stay open for eight weeks and are
usually in full bloom about the middle of April. Also in April, about the 26tl,
right now there is normally an annual rose parade, floats laden with a vast
array of multi-colored blossoms, wend their way between Haarlam and Lisse,
adding to the enjoyment of visiting the Gardens
Besides
the many outdoor bed furniture of colourful blossoms, Keukenhof also has,
greenhouses full of delicate orchids, pavilions with azaleas and hydrangeas, a
sizable windmill, sculptures, children's playground, vessel rides. and several
bloom exhibits. The walking areas are easy and flat to use, the walkways are
handicap-accessible and there are several restaurants and snack bars to rest
and get food and drink. Because of the size of the Backyards, it will take
hours to find the entire area, guests should strategy on spending the time, and
when possible, stay longer. There are hotels available in the nearby town,
enabling for time to this beautiful area of Holland.
Getting
to Keukenhof Gardens
Many
visitors arrive in Amsterdam through the port, in a river motorboat or a cruise the ship, which offer excursions to the Gardens, but allows a limited time to see everything.
Others arrive by aircraft or train, and some actually by car, these have the
opportunity to go to Keukenhof for the time or to stay longer in the nearby
town. Whether venturing by car or taking the shuttle bus from Leinden Central
Place, the travel gives views of vibrant commercial tulip fields along the route to the backyards, an apt launch to Keukenhof.
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