Spring in the Netherlands is a season many people look forward to; because at this time, the weather usually turns warmer with abundant sunshine and the tulips are beautifully bloom. Take a look at the tulip gardens, different colors of tulips around makes it look like a pretty watercolor painting, which amazes many locals and tourists. If you are interested in the tour for Dutch tulips, we have some tips for you. HK Give Gift Boutique florist will share with you the best time to see the tulips, the tourist attractions in Amsterdam and how to get to different places.
The best time to view Holland tulips
If you want to see the Netherlands tulips at their best, your trip can be arranged between the last two weeks of April and the first week of May. From the middle of March to the middle of May, the blooming period cannot be accurately predicted due to the weather. Sometimes the daffodils bloom in January while sometimes the local canal is still frozen in March. Generally speaking, the end of April is the best time to view the tulips unless the weather comes unusually hot or cold.
Whether you choose to take the bus, the train or drive by yourself to the tulip field, it is best to arrange your trip on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays of each week as these days there are relatively few tourists and the traffic will be smoother.
The best place to view Holland tulips
Keukenhof in Lisse is known as the European Garden and is one of the world's most famous national parks. With over 9 miles of walkway, there are millions of flowers and more than 800 species of tulips alongside; of course, you won’t miss the beautiful Dutch-style windmill on the way. Keukenhof is like an excellent work of art with various flower beds and fountains. Due to the fact that Keukenhof is extremely popular, visitors should be prepared to queue in line and enjoy the park with thousands of other tourists cram in from around the world.
(tips: The best time to visit is on weekdays).
Keukenhof has all kinds of plant greenhouses, lakes and trees alongside the road, which gives people the impression of a beautifully landscaped garden. Turning over the outer wall of the huge garden of Keukenhof, the suburban hills of miles of tulips under the hard work of local florist form a large field of flowers is full of vitality. You can make a bicycle tour to see and feel the unique Dutch style garden.
The best transportation routes for viewing tulips
Amsterdam is an ideal place to visit the tulip fields. Here, you can enjoy the artistic atmosphere, civilization culture, local cuisine and nightlife in the capital of Dutch, and it is also very close to the flower field. Please allow at least one day to visit the tulip field to enjoy the most out of it.
Self-drive vacation
The recommended transportation to the tulip field is to rent a car and self-drive. There are rental centers in Amsterdam that offer car rental services and customers can choose the car rental company that suits their needs. From Haarlem in the south of Amsterdam to Leiden, there is a 25-mile Bloemen Route, which runs through the whole tulip field.
Public transit
In Amsterdam, you can buy a Keukenhof visitor package that includes a round trip to Lisse; this package is available at various ticket offices in the city. For more details, please visit the Keukenhof website. If you don't want to buy the bus ticket that includes the Keukenhof park, you may choose to take the train or bus to Schiphol Airport, where you can buy the direct bus ticket to Keukenhof (No. 858).
Bicycle
Cycling around the tulip field feels very Dutch to many people. Outside the Keukenhof Park, there is a bicycle rental center where you can rent a bicycle, and the information center also provides a map with the scenic spots of the tulip fields. For those who have plenty of time and physical strength, you can try the slow cycling way to capture more beauty of the tulip flowers.
Data supplement
Keukenhof website: https://keukenhof.nl Address: Stationsweg 166A, 2161 AM Lisse, Netherlands.