9 Issues to Know When Visiting the Tulip Fields within the Netherlands

The Bollenstreek (Bulb Area) and it’s tulip fields are one of the well-known and common locations to go to within the Netherlands. The Keukenhof, situated throughout the Bulb area, attracts about 800.000 guests annually by itself. It should be price visiting if just a few hundred thousand individuals accomplish that annually, however though we’re Dutch, visiting the Bollenstreek was on our bucket listing for fairly a while. For some cause we by no means managed to go to the flower fields.

Since journey was nonetheless on the again burner, now was the perfect time. We very not too long ago visited the Bollenstreek and the well-known Dutch flower fields and wrote this information for Traveltomtom.

Concerning the Bollenstreek (Bulb Area)

The Bollenstreek is situated within the Western components of the Netherlands. The area options coastal dunes and naturally the well-known flower fields of the Netherlands. That is the place the flower bulb cultivation originated and the place the title of the area comes from.

The Bollenstreek is situated roughly between Leiden and Haarlem. Nonetheless, some solely rely the historically Catholic bulb villages, similar to Lisse, Voorhout, Hillegom, Noordwijkerhout, Sassenheim and Vogelenzang because the Mecca of the flower fields in Holland.

The world is hottest and greatest recognized for the cultivation of tulip bulbs, but in addition the crocuses, daffodils and hyacinths. Bulb cultivation began on the finish of the sixteenth century, however the large-scale cultivation within the Bollenstreek developed within the second half of the nineteenth century. These days it’s considered one of Holland’s hottest vacationer sights, attracting lots of of hundreds of individuals to the Netherlands yearly.

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Finest time to go to the flower fields

It’s arduous to place a label on the Dutch local weather, it could possibly have chilly winters and scorching summers, lovely spring and moist autumns. Good climate isn’t assured when visiting the Netherlands, so be ready for that.

The preferred time to go to this area is from Mid-March till Mid-Could, that’s when the tulips, daffodils and hyacinths are in bloom. It’s additionally the time of yr the Keukenhof usually opens its doorways.

It’s most likely the tulips that make this time of the yr the preferred to go to the Bollenstreek. Nonetheless, should you’re visiting late summer season the gladiolus, dahlias, carnations and asters present a second colourful interval.

Ideas for visiting the Tulip Fields within the Netherlands

Listed here are some tricks to get probably the most out of your journey to the Tulip Fields in Holland.

1. Go to Keukenhof

Apart from all of the flower fields, that is the most important vacationer attraction within the area. Keukenhof, often known as the Backyard of Europe, is among the largest flower gardens on the planet, situated in Lisse.

Keukenhof covers an space of 32 hectares and roughly 7 million flower bulbs are planted within the gardens annually. It’s broadly recognized for its tulips, but it surely additionally options quite a few different flowers, together with hyacinths, roses, daffodils and extra.

Keukenhof is simply open to most of the people from mid-March to mid-Could for a world-renowned 8 week tulip show. The height within the variety of guests is mid-April. In 2019, Keukenhof welcomed 1.5 million individuals, equal to 26.000 guests per day!

Sadly Keukenhof was closed in 2020 and 2021, however hopefully it’s going to welcome guests once more in 2022!

2. Keukenhof Citadel

Keukenhof Citadel is a rustic home courting again to the Dutch Golden Age. It was in-built 1641. Situated close to Lisse, this luxury property can also be dwelling to the well-known Keukenhof Gardens. Nonetheless, Keukenhof Citadel is an attraction itself. The fort and its Golden Age collections are open to guided tour teams. The gardens and the park are open all year long so that you can discover.

Usually the property additionally hosts quite a lot of particular occasions, similar to festivals and Christmas markets. Entry to the park and the gardens is free. Guided excursions have an admission of €10 for adults, and €5 for youngsters. A bonus, parking at Keukenhof Citadel is freed from cost. You can go away your automobile right here and discover some adjoining tulip fields.

3. Lisse

Lisse is regarded the middle of the flower bulb area! The village of Lisse is situated in the midst of the Dutch flower fields. The flower village is the historic middle of the worldwide flower bulb commerce and residential to Keukenhof. Lisse has a pleasing middle with many eating places and retailers. The well-known flower parade, the Bloemencorso, additionally passes by Lisse yearly. 

4. Bloemencorso Bollenstreek

The Bloemencorso flower parade is a big annual flower spectacle. The parade begins in Noordwijk and ends in Haarlem, following a 42km itinerary. The parade has a unique theme yearly, which is used to take advantage of lovely creations. Dozens of creatively designed floats full of daffodils, hyacinths, tulips and different flowers are a part of the parade. Automobiles adorned with enormous flower bouquets be part of the parade by the Bollenstreek accompanied by music and leisure.

The Bloemencorso attracts almost a million guests and spectators. As customer you’ll be able to stand alongside the path to benefit from the many lovely floats. Sadly there was no parade in 2020 and 2021, however hopefully the parade shall be again in 2022!

5. Renzy GPS Excursions

The Bollenstreek and its flower fields are supreme to find on foot, bike, scooter, e-chopper by solex. The area presents loads of selections and choices. By far the good and most excited choice of all of them must be Renzy!

Renzy presents enjoyable and informative self-guided GPS excursions. Their excursions are pushed with a 100% eco-friendly and electrical Renault Twizy! Amongst these excursions is the well-known ‘Tulip & Flower fields tour’. It’s the one we determined to do, and it was two hours of pure enjoyable! The preprogrammed GPS and audio tour take you on a journey by the Bollenstreek.

Take a look at our in depth weblog in regards to the Renzy tulip area excursions for extra about this cool factor to do within the Dutch tulip fields!

6. Tulip farm De Tulperij

De Tulperij, considered one of my favourite locations to go to within the area. Subsequent to their flower bulb firm, the homeowners determined to arrange ‘De Tulperij’. They wish to present you their firm in Spring and Autumn.

Why I like this exercise a lot? It’s an genuine bulb firm who invitations you to take a look round their firm and flower fields. They host guided excursions in and round their tulip farm. Throughout your go to you’ll be able to benefit from the many lovely flowers on their land. There is a chance to take photos among the many tulips, hyacinths or daffodils. They even have the tulip pick-bed, the place you’ll be able to choose your individual tulips! Entrance is €6,95 per individual, however contains espresso/tea and a Dutch waffle.

7. Tulip Retailer Present Backyard

The Tulip Retailer has their very own present backyard with greater than 500 completely different forms of tulips and mixtures. The present backyard exhibits many regular tulips but in addition some new forms of tulips, so colourful. The proprietor additionally makes some lovely and distinctive mixtures himself. The present backyard is situated in the midst of the tulip fields. It’s also possible to purchase your individual bouquet of tulips right here, direct from the grower.

Additionally, there aren’t any entrance charges to the present backyard, free entry, open 24/7.

8. The Tulip Barn

The Tulip Barn calls itself an out of doors Instagram-experience, an Instagram paradise even. They’ve very colourful tulip fields, the place you’ll be able to take some nice photographs. They’ve over 400.000 tulips and have positioned over 20 Instagrammable picture objects within the tulip fields. So you may make that excellent Insta-shot the place you sit behind a piano in a tulip area for instance. It’s a must to purchase a ticket earlier than you’ll be able to enter the sector to take your photographs. It can value you €4 per individual to enter the flower picture area, and it’ll enable you entry for one hour.

It’s all a bit too industrial for me to be sincere. They’re primarily centered on the youthful (Instagram) goal group. Should you’re searching for that one excellent insta-shot, that is undoubtedly your house to be!

9. Noordwijk aan Zee

The nice a part of the Bollenstreek area is that it’s partially situated alongside the Dutch shoreline. So you’ll be able to mix visiting the the flower fields with a seaside vacation, excellent! Noordwijk aan Zee is among the many common seaside resorts within the Netherlands. Typically it’s much less crowded and fewer constructed up than the preferred one, Scheveningen.

Noordwijk aan Zee is a extra luxurious and quieter seaside resort, with lovely seaside bars and seaside golf equipment.

One thing I actually appreciated in regards to the Bollenstreek are the numerous tulips and flower retailers simply alongside the street. Purchase from the native grower, the very best flowers assured!

The flower fields are the proper place to fly your drone. Photographs from above are much more spectacular. Should you do have a drone it’s a must to deliver it, keep in mind to make use of it properly! Go to and benefit from the flower fields, however don’t enter the fields the place this isn’t allowed, and don’t destroy tulips! Ensure the individuals after you’ll be able to take pleasure in it too.

Cities, seashores, pretty villages and limitless flower fields, the Bollenstreek is completely price a go to. I now totally perceive why it attracts lots of of hundreds of tourists from world wide annually. Seeing these colourful rainbow flower fields is one thing magical, and it by no means will get boring.

This weblog was written by journey author and Traveltomtom workforce member Ashley. She visited and explored the Dutch Bollenstreek with its lovely flower fields and wrote this weblog about her adventures.