I was planning to visit Holland only for one day , thus getting from Brussels to Amsterdam , taking the bus from the train station to Schipol Airport, and then taking another bus to Keukenhof bus would have meant spending the most time on the road, arriving at the park pretty late when it would have been already crowded, and not even getting that perfect picture I was dreaming of.
And yes, there is always the option of taking a tour from Amsterdam to Keukenhof. Of course, if you are planning to visit Holland for more days or even for one there is always the option of renting a car and heading for the countryside in the search for the best tulip fields in the Netherlands. Check car rates and book ahead of time! I have to say that I have thought long and hard about this option, but the few downsides to this option discouraged me:. Needless to say, I gave up on this option as well.
If, however, you are up to the driving and want to know where to head to, here are the best options for finding tulip fields in Holland:. Finding the perfect tulip fields from Amsterdam or even the best Holland flower fields yes there is more to Holland then tulips , means that you will have to have some time to explore.
When researching this option I had actually found 2 versions of trips:. For either of the options above, check out the train timetable and prices here! Since the last time I rode a bike was many years ago and moreover, my mother does not know how to, this was not an option. Also, if the weather is not the nicest riding a bike in the cold for tens of kilometers might not be the way of doing this.
In my opinion, this is the best option of really seeing the best tulip fields near Amsterdam. Apart from Tulip Tours Holland, there are plenty of other options with larger organized groups, here are only a few:. Mike is the guide of the day! He will tell you lots of stories about tulips, the Netherlands, and much more. Seila is the greatest photographer! With a warm smile always on her face she is from Spain after all she will make you feel comfortable and take the most beautiful pictures for you to remember forever!
Leaving Amsterdam behind in a minivan, I did not have to worry about driving or paying attention to the tulip fields.
I could just sit back, relax, and admire the beautiful landscape and Dutch houses, almost torn from a fairytale. You will not see any tulip fields in December, January and February.
A blooming tulip field in March is also very rare but possible. Most people want to see the outdoor tulip fields. The best month to see tulips in Holland is April. The best chance of having the most beautiful tulip fields is from mid-April to early May Read more: When will the tulips bloom near Amsterdam ». The famous tulip fields in Holland are blooming in spring but when you want to see the bright colors of the tulip fields you will have to plan your trip.
Difficulty here is that the weather is an important factor in determining when the tulip fields bloom. Every year we publish our free Flower Forecasts. With our forecasts we keep you updated about the weather and growing of the tulips in Holland. Tulips growing on the tulip fields are mostly grown for the flower bulb and not for the flower itself. The national tulip day gardens are presented in Dam Square. Luckily this is right in the center of the city and very easily accessible by foot or public transport.
Read More: Things to do in Amsterdam at Night. The Amsterdam Tulip Festival takes place for the whole month of April and it involves lighting up the whole city with colorful tulips! The goal of the festival is to have one tulip for every person who lives in Amsterdam, which equals to around , tulips scattered around the city. Throughout April the whole city is vibrant and colorful with all the tulips.
If you want to find these flowers around the city, head to some of the more popular city attractions such as the EYE Filmmuseum, Vondelpark, Rijksmuseum, Rembrandtplein, and other major city attractions. However, even without going to these sites you will spot the tulips all over the city. The best way to see the flowers during this festival is on foot or by bike. Simply walking around the city will result in you finding some of the tulips.
But if you want to get around the city in a more efficient manner, consider renting a bike to see all of the tulips the Dutch way. De Zwarte Tulp is a tulip museum in Lisse that is dedicated to the extensive history of tulips in the Netherlands. Since the 16th-century tulips have been a huge part of Dutch culture and artists have sought to capture their beauty in art. As a result of all the art, a museum was created to showcase it. At this museum, you can find botanical and tulip illustrations, tulip bulb glasses and learn about the history of tulips in the Netherlands.
The Dutch Flower Parade, also called The Bloemencorso Bollenstreek, is an annual flower parade that goes for over 40 km through various cities in the Netherlands. Each spring this parade goes from Noordwijk all the way to Haarlem showcasing stunning floats made out of hundreds of tulips. This huge celebration attracts hundreds of people each year.
The amazing floats are also accompanied by live music making this a very fun and exciting event. This parade runs over a very large distance. However, it does pass by Keukenhof Gardens, so if you are wanting to have a tulip overload day, you can watch from there and then enter the gardens afterward. Just a short distance from Amsterdam, in Aalsmeer, is the worlds largest flower auction called FloraHolland. This auction is an amazing sight to witness and to soak up the tulip mania.
The auctions begin at AM every morning and last between 2 to 3 hours. The auctions are so short because the flowers sell at lightning speed. There is a special viewing gallery for guests in this auction site that is perfect for watching the magic unfold. This is also a great place to see millions of stunning and vibrant flowers! Amsterdam Tulip season is officially from April — May. This is the best time to see all the Amsterdam tulips in their best state.
Here, you can browse 15 fragrant stalls on houseboats permanently moored on the Singel canal between the Koningsplein and the Muntplei two public squares in the city. This colorful attraction, now the best-known flower market in Holland, is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a. It takes place rain or shine throughout the year, but in springtime, tulips of all colors reign. During an annual flower parade known as Bollenstreek Bloemencorsoat, colorful floats brimming with hyacinths, daffodils, anemones, tulips, and other flowers pass down a mile stretch that passes the main entrance to Keukenhof.
From here you can see the parade for free, but to visit the sprawling gardens, which include nearly 10 miles of walking trails, you must purchase an entry ticket. Keukenhof is slated to be open starting this April 7 from 8 a. This article originally appeared online in April ; it was updated on April 3, , and again on March 12, , to include current information.
Sign up for the Daily Wander newsletter for expert travel inspiration and tips. Read our privacy policy. AFAR Advisor. Beaches International Beaches Islands U.
0コメント