The 5 Best Places To See Tulips In The Netherlands

In late April and early May, the tulip fields in the Netherlands burst colourfully into full bloom. Fortunately, there are hundreds of flower fields dotted throughout the Dutch countryside, which means that tulips are never very far away. Here are the best places to see this floral phenomenon.

1. Keukenhof

Park

Visiting Keukenhof gardens during tulip season is a staple of Dutch springtime. More than 6m tulip bulbs are planted in this expansive park every year, and the English-style landscape gardens are breath-taking. Keukenhof also holds events throughout the season, including a huge flower parade that attracts thousands of visitors.

2. Amsterdam

Architectural Landmark

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Yes, this is an entire city, but finding tulips in Amsterdam is never difficult, thanks to the many springtime events and activities that take place here. In addition to the floating flower market and other horticulturally orientated attractions, Amsterdam hosts a massive tulip festival. Many of the city’s cultural institutions take part in this event and plant tulips around their headquarters, creating colourful oases throughout.

3. Noordoostpolder

Natural Feature

Like the rest of the Flevoland province, the municipality of Noordoostpolder was submerged beneath the sea until relatively recently and was reclaimed from the Zuiderzee bay in the mid-20th century. Today, this large landmass is covered in flower fields and is among the best places in the Netherlands to experience tulip season. Many farms in Noordoostpolder offer guided tours of their fields, and the whole area is exceptionally bike-friendly.

5. Noordwijkerhout

Historical Landmark

The small tract of fertile coastal land between the cities of Leiden and Haarlem is famed for its expansive tulip fields and is colloquially known as de Duin- en Bollenstreek (the dune and bulb region). This beautiful landscape trails through a small Dutch town called Noordwijkerhout, which is particularly well known for having excellent tulip bulbs. Exploring this region by bike is rewarding and allows you to discover the rural hinterland, rugged dunes and beautiful shoreline of North Holland.

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