One of the most popular attractions in Europe is the Keukenhof Park, located in Holland, just a few minutes drive from Amsterdam, in the city of Lisse. This is a 70 acre floral display of tulips, hyacinths, daffodils and beautiful sculptures, all old beneth trees ...
About the Keukenhof Gardens
The Kürkenhof Gardens was a starter in 1949 when the mayor of Lissa and a group of bulb producers developed gardens as a place for their latest hybrids and sold their bulbs. Today, gardens attract millions of visitors and have grown to demonstrate not only tulips, but also daffodils, hyacinths and daffodils, all blooming at the same time, in disarray. When ambush 7 million bulbs there is always a riot of flourish, while the gardens are open.
The actual opening date of the gardens is usually published on the website, as the weather has a lot to do with the exact opening date, which is usually around mid-March. The gardens remain open for eight weeks and usually in full bloom around mid-April. In addition, in April, around the 26th year, the annual flower parade takes place, the floats, laden with a huge variety of colorful flowers, make their way between Liss and Haarlam, adding to the pleasure of visiting the Gardens
In addition to the many open beds of colorful flowers, Keukenhof also has greenhouses full of delicate orchids, pavilions with azaleas and hydrangeas, a large mill, a sculpture, a playground, and boating. and several floral exhibits. Pedestrian areas are flat and easy to use, paths are accessible for people with disabilities and there are several cafes and snack bars for relaxing and eating and drinking. Due to the size of the gardens, it takes many hours to see the whole area, visitors should plan to spend the day and, when possible, stay longer. In the nearby town there are hotels that allow you to spend time in this beautiful area of Holland.
How to get to the Keukenhof gardens
Many visitors fly to Amsterdam via the port, river or cruise ship, which offer trips to the Gardens, but give limited time to see everything. Others arrive by plane or train, and some even by car, they have the opportunity to visit Keukenhof during the day or stay longer in a nearby city. Regardless of whether you are traveling by car or taking the bus from Leinden Central Station, the drive gives you a view of the colorful commercial fields of tulips on the way to the gardens, a suitable introduction to the Keukenhof.
