Keukenhof Gardens in the Netherlands, the most beautiful gardens in the world

Keukenhof Gardens, which means City of Flowers and is also known as the Garden of Europe, is one of the best spring gardens in the world, and one of the largest flower gardens in the world.

It is located in the Lisse region in the south of the Netherlands, between the cities of Amsterdam and The Hague, and is distinguished by its diverse and wonderful flowers, such as tulips, bulbuls, and many other wonderful flowers.

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When does Keukenhof open?

Keukenhof is located in Lisse, between Amsterdam and The Hague, in the heart of the Polp district and is easily accessible by public transport.

Check the combination tickets (transport and entrance), which allow you to enter in Amsterdam or Rotterdam, The Hague.

You will be able to enter through the express office, so you will not have to wait in line.

From March 21 to May 10, the park is open daily from 08:00 to 19:30, the cash register closes at 18:00.

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Flowers in Keukenhof Gardens

Each fall, 40 gardeners plant 7 million bulbs, which the garden donates to more than 100 growers.

Planting begins in early October and is usually completed by December 5th around Sinterklaas.

Flower beds are synchronized with different bulb flowers to ensure blooms throughout the 8-week garden opening period.

To ensure continuous flowering, three bulbs are planted in each location, the shallow bulb will bloom first for three weeks, followed by subsequent layers.

In addition to the tulip gardens, Keukenhof features a variety of other gardens, and the English landscape garden features winding paths and stunning views.

The fenced area is made of historical archival varieties, shrubs and perennials are combined with bulb plants.

The Japanese country garden is an unconventional garden in a natural setting.

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Tourism in Keukenhof Gardens

The park is open every year from mid-March to mid-May, and tourists come from all over the world.

The park covers an area of about 32 hectares, contains about 2,500 trees, and the length of the walking paths is about 15 kilometers.

Thus, Keukenhof Garden is considered the largest tourist destination in the Netherlands, especially for flower lovers who can also shop in the garden.