"Keukenhof" means kitchen garden.
The current site originally provided herbs and vegetables to the local palace kitchens in the 15th Century.
Landscaped in 1857, Keukenhof became in 1949 a spring flower exhibition, initiated by a group of tulip growers.
Strolling through the garden, it is easy to comprehend how the tulip came to dominate the lives of so many Dutch people hundreds of years ago. The national emblem of the Netherlands, the tulip has long been synonymous with Holland and was originally introduced in the 1590's.
Tulip mania quickly followed with the crazy selling of tulip bulbs for as much as the price of a house, until the market collapsed in 1637.
However it is not only the tulip that the Keukenhof celebrates. All bulbous plants are showcased here as well as perennials. There is also a great display of stunning orchids, over 35,000 lilies, daffodils, hyacinths, narcissus and much more.
There are many garden sculptures throughout the grounds and over 2,500 trees, many of which are very old.
The current site originally provided herbs and vegetables to the local palace kitchens in the 15th Century.
Landscaped in 1857, Keukenhof became in 1949 a spring flower exhibition, initiated by a group of tulip growers.
Strolling through the garden, it is easy to comprehend how the tulip came to dominate the lives of so many Dutch people hundreds of years ago. The national emblem of the Netherlands, the tulip has long been synonymous with Holland and was originally introduced in the 1590's.
Tulip mania quickly followed with the crazy selling of tulip bulbs for as much as the price of a house, until the market collapsed in 1637.
However it is not only the tulip that the Keukenhof celebrates. All bulbous plants are showcased here as well as perennials. There is also a great display of stunning orchids, over 35,000 lilies, daffodils, hyacinths, narcissus and much more.
There are many garden sculptures throughout the grounds and over 2,500 trees, many of which are very old.
- Lisse: Keukenhof Garden (3-4 hours)
- Noordwijk: North Sea sandy beach
- Ride through blooming bulb fields
- Spaarnwoude: visit at reclaimed land
- Noordwijk: North Sea sandy beach
- Ride through blooming bulb fields
- Spaarnwoude: visit at reclaimed land
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One of the most visited sites in the spring is the world famous showcase of flowers: Keukenhof.
My tour guests are always impressed by seeing the abundant richness of beautiful laid out perks with thousands of tulips, daffodils, lillies, hyacinths and pansies; the in-house flowershows, ponds and lovely projected walking paths.
The Keukenhof Garden Tour with
a visit to the city of Haarlem and an enchanting ride through the bulb fields.
You can also visit the Keukenhof Garden in combination with other sights.
My tour guests are always impressed by seeing the abundant richness of beautiful laid out perks with thousands of tulips, daffodils, lillies, hyacinths and pansies; the in-house flowershows, ponds and lovely projected walking paths.
The Keukenhof Garden Tour with
a visit to the city of Haarlem and an enchanting ride through the bulb fields.
You can also visit the Keukenhof Garden in combination with other sights.
(7 hour tour)
Keukenhof Garden Tour
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