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The Famous Tulips of the Netherlands - A Must See at Keukenhof

by Amesterdam Countryside Amsterdam Countryside Tours

One 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.Also Read: - Amsterdam City Breaks

 

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. Also Read: - Keukenhof Gardens Tickets

 

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. Also Read: - Private Tulip Tour Amsterdam

 

 

Amsterdam Countryside Tours also is specialized in private tours in the countryside of Amsterdam. We have a selection of private tours available. We conduct our tours outside the city of Amsterdam. The beautiful and scenic landscape shows allot of our country. Enjoy your day trip without any hassle. We offer all-inclusive private tours. We have a selection of three standard tours on our page. For special requests, you can contact us, at Amsterdam Private Guide


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