Holidays and events in the Netherlands. Flora flower auction in Aalsmeer. Excursions in Istanbul and surroundings

There are not so many flower and landscape festivals in the world that almost every inhabitant of the planet knows about. And the Keukenhof Tulip Festival is one of them. Hundreds of thousands of people flock here every year to plunge into the atmosphere of a flower festival among millions of flowers and feel a very special spring mood. However, in addition to the Keukenhof festival, we have planned many more interesting things. Very interesting point program will be a walk through the gardens created landscape designer Carrie Preston - one of the representatives of the "new Dutch wave".

In the travel program:

Walk through private gardens created by landscape designer Carrie Preston

When: April 30 - May 4, 2018
Price:$950 (1 c.u. = 1 euro)
Trip organizer- "Green Arrow"
Partner in Ukraine— "Landscape and architecture"

Carrie Preston is one of the famous representatives of the New Dutch Wave.

In 2016, the first Carrie Preston seminar in Russia was held, which was organized by us, international center landscape art "Green Arrow". The seminar was highly appreciated by all participants, since it is a rare opportunity and a great success to receive such valuable knowledge from a specialist of this level. And in 2017, we made our first trip to the gardens of Holland, in which we were accompanied by Carrie.

We will see several New Dutch Wave style gardens created by her.

Carrie Preston is originally from New Jersey - the landscapes of this particular American region, without frills and natural abundance, inspire her throughout her creative career. Carrie has been living and working in Holland for over 18 years. When she started working in this country, she especially appreciated the situation when you sometimes have to deal with only 10 centimeters of fertile soil, and the powerful creative power of the natural landscape. (Photo - Carrie Preston website)

Flora flower auction in Aalsmeer

Flora Holland Bloemenveiling Naaldwijk is the largest flower auction in the world. This is a center for cooperation between representatives of floricultural products and buyers. In fact, it is a complex network of growers and export firms, which includes more than 5,000 members. Flora Holland auctions sell millions of flowers every day. The sales involve suppliers from the Netherlands, Kenya, Israel, Ethiopia, Ecuador and Germany. FloraHolland's clients are companies from 58 countries.

The auction is striking in its scale in terms of the number of participants employed in it: 9,000 suppliers, 3,500 buyers and 4,500 employees. In general, it is believed that the Dutch floriculture business creates 250,000 jobs worldwide.

The auction area is also impressive: all Royal FloraHolland premises cover an area of ​​2,600,000 square meters. meters - this is comparable to 400 football fields.

Keukenhof park

flower extravaganza

Tulips are one of the symbols of Holland. Exactly like the Keukenhof park. Bulbous fields blooming in Holland can be seen everywhere, but this place is special. Visitors are amazed by the abundance of colors and the number of tulips, daffodils, crocuses and other spring flowers. Millions of bulbs are planted here every year.

The name of the park comes from the words keuken ("kitchen") and hof ("courtyard, park, garden"). In the 15th century, the current park was part of a hunting ground where the subjects of the Jacoba of Bavaria collected herbs used in the kitchen. This is how the park got its name.

The abundance of flowers is complemented by canals, waterfalls, ponds, centuries-old trees and individual exhibitions. real paradise for flower lovers!

Frans Hals Museum in Haarlem

Tulip as a theme for creativity

It is located in the city of Haarlem, about 20 kilometers from Amsterdam, not far from the coastal dunes. The name of the city is translated as high place on sand covered with trees.

This museum is known as the Museum of the Golden Age of Dutch Painting. The basis of its collection was the collection of paintings of the town hall, which included more than a dozen paintings by the portrait painter Frans Hals, after whom the museum was named.

However, during the period of the festival in Keukenhof, a special exhibition is arranged in it. At this time, it is decorated with numerous exhibits, the main theme of which is flowers, and above all, of course, tulips. These are exquisite chairs decorated with carvings depicting these flowers, tiles with tulips, flower sets and artistic compositions of fresh flowers.

Naarden

star city

Naarden is located 30 km from Amsterdam. This is one of the few surviving Dutch bastions and the only fortress in Europe with unique double walls and moats.

The city is notable for its symmetrical shape. If you look at the map of the city or its maps, you can see that it has a clear shape six-pointed star with arrow-shaped edges.

The historical part of Naarden was founded in the 13th century and for centuries served as a strategic fortress during the wars between Holland, Germany and England.

The fortifications have been preserved in excellent condition to this day. The city also has an extensive system of underground tunnels.

In one of the bastions there is a museum about the fortress, which contains information about the history of the city.

Today Naarden is an amazing combination medieval fortress, the amazing beauty of the canals and the historical buildings that have preserved the spirit of the times.

Muidersloot Castle

And 17th century gardens

Muidersloot Castle, founded in the 13th century, has survived to this day almost unchanged. It looks like in an old painting "from those times": with mighty walls and towers, surrounded by a moat with water and with a bridge approach on one side only. It is even sometimes called the "castle on the water."

Today there is a museum here. And the castle itself is one of the 20 most famous castles Europe.

Despite such a good fortification, the castle has never been military fortress. It was created as a customs. Its first owner, Count Floris, collected tribute from merchant boats passing by the castle. The count was killed by his own servants. There is a legend that his ghost still haunts the castle.

Inside the castle, the atmosphere of past centuries is also maximally preserved. The restored interiors contain paintings, furniture, household items that belonged to the former inhabitants of the castle.

The castle is surrounded by a garden. It still grows vegetables and fruits of the varieties that were grown here in the 17th century.

Also waiting for you:

Visit to a cheese factory It is believed that the traditions of cheese making in Holland are more than 2000 years old. And Dutch cheese is a culinary business card countries.	Visiting the nursery (farm) of tulips We will see how tulips are grown in the country, one of the symbols of which they are.	Herring is a favorite local delicacy You can buy it right on the street in special kiosks. Pickled herring is famous all over the world. It is so tender that it literally melts in your mouth.

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April 30 (Monday)

Transfer to the hotel in Naarden. We leave luggage at the hotel.

Visit to Maudeslot Castle and 17th century gardens
Mudersloot Castle, surrounded by a wide moat and connected to land only drawbridge, will amaze you with its mighty gloomy walls and 48 loopholes that take you into sight. This is one of the oldest castles in the Netherlands. But, despite the advanced age and tragic story, it is perfectly preserved: the interior of the castle fully reflects the life of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.

Lunch in the city (pay yourself).

Transfer to Amsterdam.
Pedestrian sightseeing tour in Amsterdam with a visit flower market Bloemenmarkt.

Cruise on the canals of Amsterdam (included in the price).

Transfer to Naarden.

Dinner on your own.

Night in Hotel NH Naarden 4* in Naarden

May 01 (Tuesday)

Breakfast in the hotel.

Walk through private gardens created by landscape designer Carrie Preston.
The garden lover new wave”, Carrie creates small beautiful gardens at affordable prices.

Return to the hotel in Naarden.
Dinner on your own.
Overnight at Hotel NH Naarden 4* in Naarden.

May 02 (Wednesday)

07.00. Breakfast in the hotel.
08.00. Collection at the hotel reception, check-out from the hotel.
08.15. Departure from the hotel.

09.00 - 10.30. Visit to the Flora Flower Auction in Aalsmeer.
Flora Holland Bloemenveiling Naaldwijk is the largest flower auction in the world with offices in six Dutch flower growing regions.
Tens of thousands of flowers are sold daily at Flora Holland auctions from more than 9,000 suppliers from the Netherlands, Kenya, Israel, Ethiopia, Ecuador and Germany. Every day, about 20 million flowers are sold from the Naaldwijk auction alone. FloraHolland's clients are companies from 58 countries.

11.00 – 12.00. Visit to a cheese factory.

12.30 - 13.30. Visiting the nursery (farm) of tulips.

14.00 . Departure to the city of Haarlem

14.00. – 17.00. Visit to the city of Haarlem.

Frans Hals Museum.
After enjoying a riot of magnificent bulbous blooms in the park, in a cozy and well-preserved museum, you can fully appreciate the creations of Dutch artists. There are tulips everywhere, in all their beauty and variety. These are fancy chairs decorated with carvings depicting these flowers, elegant tiles with tulips, a whole showcase with a flower service and much more.

Departure to Leilen.
Arrival in Leilen.

Dinner on your own.

May 03 (Thursday)

07.00. Breakfast in the hotel
Meeting in the hotel lobby.
Departure to the Keukenhof park by regular bus.
Arrival at Keukenhof

09.45. — 16.00. Visit to the Keukenhof park.
Welcome to Keukenhof, the place where spring always blooms. This park is known all over the world, it is unique and for many years it has been the most popular place in the Netherlands. Nowhere will you find so many colors and smells as in Keukenhof, where 7 million flowers provide the perfect backdrop for the most beautiful photographs. Come to Keukenhof and enjoy the exceptional feeling of spring.
Inspection of the park, visiting exhibitions.

Lunch in the park on your own.

Departure for Leilen
Dinner on your own.

Overnight at the Hotel Holidauy Inn3* in Leilen

May 04 (Friday)

Breakfast in the hotel.
Airport transfer.

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Tulip Festival in Emirgan Park: dates, program, how to get there and where to stay. All places of flowering tulips in Istanbul (photo and description).

Do you love flower festivals as much as I do? Surely, because few people are left indifferent by bright carpets of the most daring colors and patterns. Rest assured, 2019 will be generous to fans of tulips, roses and chrysanthemums: at the end of March, the Dutch Keukenhof will open its doors, in June it will welcome visitors, in August main square Brussels, as it happens once every two years, will bloom with all the shades of the rainbow, and by November, those who have not yet had enough of the flower extravaganza are invited to the Crimea - to the Nikitsky Botanical Garden.

But let's not get ahead of ourselves and remember another bright event in the middle of spring. Tulip Festival in Istanbul Istanbul Lale Festivali, English Istanbul Tulip Festival) - the main competitor, a little less publicized, and according to the Turks, it is completely undeservedly forgotten.

When Tulips Bloom in Istanbul

The start of the Tulip Festival depends on weather conditions and humidity. Tentatively, it can be argued that flowering in Istanbul annually begins from the end of March (early tulips) and continues until the beginning of May (the most “ripe” specimens). By the way, despite the southern origin, Turkish flowers delight others around the same period of time as the Dutch ones.

Tulip Festival, Istanbul - Dates 2019

It is generally accepted that tulips can be found in Istanbul throughout April. During this period, all the inhabitants of the country and numerous tourists come to the huge metropolis. However, the city authorities annually approve a period of time, which is just called the "Tulip Festival in Istanbul".

What does this mean for visitors to the city? First of all, that on these dates, visiting flower parks and finding yourself in the main squares (for example, Sultanahmet in front of the Blue Mosque), you will find performances by musical and theater groups. Visitors will be entertained with contests, lotteries and street treats. And, of course, mass trade in bulbs of tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, and simply houseplants in pots will be launched.

It is at this time that local residents acquire annual plants, which they like to decorate balconies and windows overlooking busy avenues.

At the same time, Istanbul guides spend thematic excursions. Beloved by Tripster regulars, Gala is the author of the route (4 hours in the heart of flowery Istanbul). If Gala doesn’t have places (and there won’t be any), then there is an excursion where the guide Tatiana offers to visit three parks at once.

Ideally, you need to take care of tickets and a hotel in Istanbul from April 9 to April 30. But if, by coincidence, you arrive a little earlier or a little later, don't worry - the tulips will be there. Since the entire “Festival in Istanbul” is stretched in time and space (looking ahead, there are as many as seven (!) Parks in the city where tupan fields are massively prepared), experienced travelers intentionally arrive early to avoid crowds.

Where to stay during the festival

There is less and less time left before the tulips bloom in Emirgan, and in order not to waste it, I suggest that you immediately decide on a hotel. Where to settle in Istanbul to visit all the places of accumulation of flowers easily and at a minimum cost?

#1.

View room at Dream Bosphorus Hotel (Istanbul)

A hotel in the Fatih area with views of the bay from its upper floors. A stone's throw from the old train station, from where the Orient Express departed, and the Marmaray station - a metro line laid under the Bosphorus. It is convenient to get to the Asian side, where the Göztepe and Beykoz Korusu parks are located. Breakfast and staff are great!

#2. Florenta Hotel

Great inexpensive hotel in the center of the Old City. Just over 500 m from Topkapı Palace, and hence Gülhane Park, where tulip plantations also bloom in spring. The rooms are small but cozy; with a fresh renovation and not at all budget beds and mattresses - very comfortable to sleep!

#3. Nidya Hotel Galataport

Panoramic terrace at Nidya Hotel Galataport

Large hotel with spacious rooms - all stylish, comfortable, modern. But the highlight of the hotel is its location: not far from the Galata Bridge, the port (and therefore ferry crossing) and a tram stop. It is easy to get to the Emirgan park with the most extensive fields of tulips, and to the airport.

#4. Alpek Hotel

The hotel is located next to but Alpek Hotel is a bit more luxurious and more expensive. On the roof there is a panoramic terrace, where breakfast is a special pleasure. near metro, tram station and the entire Sultanahmet (Fatih) area. Kitchen, staff, cleanliness - 5 stars.

#5. Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus

Chic Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus in Istanbul

This huge five-star hotel is already located in the Besiktas area. From it you can get in a straight line to the Emirgan tulip park. For reference: a couple of hundred meters away is the Dolmabahce Palace. Rooms, breakfast portions, swimming pool, panoramic terrace - all huge!

Top 7 parks where tulips bloom in Istanbul

It is expected that in 2019 a record will be set in Sultanahmet Park: 563,000 tulips will be planted there in a single multi-colored carpet. By God, the Turks will do anything to prove that the homeland of the tulip is not, but Turkey.

Or rather, Persia, i.e. Iran, but, as it were, Turkey, well, you understand that it is not Holland.

So seven the best places where you can see tulips in Istanbul:

• Emirgan Park (Emirgan Korusu) is the headquarters of the Tulip Festival in Istanbul. Most a large number of colors, the brightest patterns, the most public events. Finally, the coolest view of the Bosphorus in the entire city. Therefore, the place number 1 in the must-see list is exactly Emirgan. Almost 3 million flowers from more than 90 varieties of tulips are promised by the organizers this season.

Tulip Festival in Istanbul starts from Emirgan Park!

• Göztepe Park- a charming place of accumulation of all kinds of spring flowers. Located on the Asian side of Istanbul.
• Beykoz Korusu- another oasis on the Asian side. On one side is the embankment, on the other - the lush greenery of the park. In spring, even by the sea, you can feel the scent of tulips. By the way, there is an excursion on Tripster - it is an order of magnitude more interesting trip to Emirgan Park with a guide to my taste.
• Gulhane Park- about a million flowers bloom in one of the largest parks in Istanbul! Note: local gardeners are preparing a panel of flowers for the beginning of the festival, but this is a year-round event - tulips will be held, irises, roses, chrysanthemums will bloom, etc. This year, 930,000 flowers from 50 varieties of tulips will be planted. Gulhane Park is very close to Topkapı Palace.

• Yildiz Park- located next to the palace of the same name. Yildiz, created by Sultan Selim back in the 18th century, is not just a park, it is a forest belt in the heart of the metropolis. However, the array is open to visitors daily, throughout the Tulip Festival.
• Sultanahmet Square- a huge space in front of the legendary Sultanahmet Mosque (or Blue Mosque) during the flowering period is filled with a carpet of flowers. Looking forward to this year's record!

Sultanahmet Square during the flowering of tulips

• Chamlica Hill- a little-known part of the city. If you spare no time and effort to overcome the climb, you will be rewarded with thousands of fragrant tulips and one of the most magnificent panoramas of the city.

Emirgan Park - how to get there 2019

There are many parks where tulips bloom in Istanbul, but Emirgan - aka Turkish Keukenhof - is the only one in Istanbul. And every traveler must visit it at least once. You need to go to the park as early as possible (according to the calendar) in order to catch the freshest, and therefore especially tender tulips. It is advisable to choose a weekday for this, otherwise on weekends there is a risk of either getting stuck in a traffic jam in Besiktas, or going crazy with the number of people most of of which are local.

Welcome to the Emirgan Tulip Festival!

Emirgan Park at the end of March (Istanbul, Türkiye)

Emirgan is located on the banks of the Bosphorus, in the Sariyer region ( Sariyer), a little further than the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge (aka Second Bridge). The most romantic way to get to the park is to buy a ferry ticket Cengelkoy - Istinye. So you can simultaneously arrange a sightseeing tour through the strait and get to Emirgan. One minus of this walk: the already short travel time flies by unnoticed!

Another way is by bus. Route 25E departs from the stop "Kabatash" ( "Kabatas"), 40B from Besiktas ( "Beşiktaş").

Only in the period from April 1 to April 30, additional ferries of Istanbul City Lines will be launched. Also pay attention to IETT buses, they will take you to Emirgan from 8-30 to 19-30. From metro station Maslac municipal buses will run directly to the tulip park.

Emirgan opening hours and program 2019

Emirgan Park will be open from 11:00 to 20:00 during the festival in Istanbul.

Guests, in addition to plantations of fresh flowers, are waiting for impressive sizes flower sculptures, an exhibition of Tulip Festival Chronological Photography and samples of ISMEK TULIP PRODUCTS (some of them - bulbs and seeds - can be purchased). In addition to flowers, everyone will be invited to master classes in glass blowing and Arabic calligraphy, as well as performances by musical groups, orchestras and even a women's choir.

Where to eat in Emirgan Park

For the convenience of visitors, the park will operate Yellow And Pink pavilions (Emirgan Cove) where you can have a bite to eat. The choice is " Buffet» for 35 Turkish Lira and a la carte lunch for 25 lira.

The menu looks appetizing, and how satisfying it is, you will have to find out empirically. From the main dishes: roast beef, tahini, molasses, two types of olive oil, salami, boiled eggs, vegetable salad of cucumbers and tomatoes. For dessert: tulum cheese, cured cheese, white cheese, honey, cakes and salted pretzels.

Excursions in Istanbul and surroundings

In addition to excursions to the Emirgan Tulip Park, Tripster weight interesting routes from local residents. Boat trips, sightseeing, gastronomic tours of oriental bazaars and delicious establishments. All excursions are in Russian.

Turkish tulips VS Dutch tulips

We have already found out when to go to Istanbul for tulips, where to live and what excursions to book in Emirgan. It's time to plunge into history. However, I warn you that as soon as it comes to tulips (or, for example, about), the topic suddenly becomes acute for Turkey.

Holland, Holland, the land of flowers, the land of tulips!..

Tulips appeared in Arab countries long before they were known in Holland. Don't say to northern country was at that time backward - no, it was the era of the Northern Renaissance, fertile in all respects. But the Dutch have not heard of tulips, there's nothing to be done about it. But these flowers, when they were accidentally brought to the court of the Sultan from Persia, made a huge impression on the Turks! Although the first bulb appeared in Iran, it was in the rich at that time that its industrial cultivation began.

Tulips were bred literally for distillation, trying to bring out the most outlandish specimen. So appeared ottoman tulip, a bright scarlet with pointed petals that has long been considered unique.

The thirst for profit made the Turks brag about their treasure in Europe, and tulips, as expected, conquered the northerners with their shapes and shades. But for some reason the Dutch fell in love with them more than others, at first sight and, perhaps, forever. They bought bulbs in "wagons", planted plantations in their small territory and successfully bred new varieties.

The modern tulip is still a symbol of Istanbul, its image can be seen everywhere - from the walls of mosques to the wrought-iron gratings on pedestrian crossings. But it is the Netherlands, and not Turkey (!), that is called the “country of tulips” all over the world. Do you think the Turks are offended? Yes, they are not just offended, they are bitter that their dearly beloved “symbol” is associated with another state.

What do you think, friends, who is to blame? And what to do in this situation?

Hotel search in Istanbul

Emirgan Park on the map of Istanbul

Exact address: Emirgan Mahallesi, Emirgan Sokak, 34467 Sarıyer/İstanbul.

update: in the new season, the festival will be held from November 29, 2018 to January 20, 2019. Tickets for Water colors cruises >> Prior to the festival, tickets are sold with a discount of 5 euros for early bookings.

Idea: you can also go on a canal cruise with your company of 12-30 people on a rented boat with a captain and a bar on board. Book a VIP cruise >>

So, from November 29, 2018 to January 20, 2019, Amsterdam will host the Amsterdam Light Festival for the 7th time. Light sculptures and installations created by designers, artists, architects from different countries peace.

Artwork by The Lace by Choi & Shine Architects. Photo: Janus van den Eijnden

Some of the sculptures are located along the pedestrian path - it is called Illuminade. You can where the sculptures are located - and go on your own evening walk across Amsterdam.

Especially beautiful views the sculptures are opened from the canals - here is the second part of the exposition, water colors. Throughout the festival, a 75-minute Water Colors cruise will cruise the city every evening. Boats leave literally every 20 minutes, from 17.00 to 21.30. Tickets cost 22.50 euros for adults and 10.75 euros for children. Tickets for cruises can be bought online >>

This is the cruise I went on yesterday. Impressions - the sea! Of course, no photographs can convey them (especially because it is dark and the boat is glazed). But at the bottom I'll add a couple of professional shots to show the general atmosphere.

The boat can be covered and open. I'm not a walrus after all, so I decided to choose the first option :) It was so warm in the boat that it was even more comfortable to take off your outerwear.

And here is the first light sculpture on the route - ta-da-dam - the work of Russian Tatyana Titova!

Artwork by Wolfert's Dog by Tatiana Titova. Photo: Janus van den Eijnden

One hundred And t it is, perhaps, in the most prominent place in Amsterdam - right in front of the Amsterdam Centraal station. Here, as they say, know ours! :)

Well, in fairness, it's worth saying that the work of other authors is also beautiful. Here, for example, is how it is transformed, on the image of which the Dutchman Reier Pos worked. By the way, the official countdown in new year's eve 2016/2017 will be held here.

Blueprint by Reier Pos. Photo: Copyright Janus van den Eijnden

During the Water Colors cruise, it is interesting not only to look at the sculptures themselves, but also to look into the open windows of houses (well, it’s curious, you must agree!). Curtains here, as you probably already know, are not particularly abused. Therefore, as soon as the lights come on, you can see how life flows outside the walls of the houses: there is still a business meeting in the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel, and in the mansions on the canals (yes, just to see their interiors, it’s already worth taking this cruise !) watch TV or their inhabitants have dinner.

A trip to the tulip fields is that chance to be surrounded by a whole sea of ​​flowers, which does not fall out so often. In April - early May, there is such an opportunity in Holland. Come and be sure to use it!

When do tulip fields bloom in Holland?

The beginning of the tulip flowering season is highly dependent on how cold winter and spring turn out to be. Naturally, this is unpredictable, so it is impossible to guarantee exactly when tulips will bloom in 2019.

However, for reference, according to the experience of previous years: the most great chances catch tulip fields in full bloom - from about the 20th of April to the second week of May.

For how and where this moment tulips, daffodils, hyacinths bloom you can follow on the FlowerRadar website.

Where to find tulip fields in Holland?

The fields are located in the area of ​​the towns of Lisse, Hillegom, Noordwijkerhout, Zilk. More exact coordinates of the fields blooming at the time of your visit can be clarified, again, on the FlowerRadar website.

If you are traveling without a car, here are two of the most simple ways get to the flower fields:

Maps of cycling routes through the tulip fields are also available.

Is it possible to enter the tulip fields?

Let's be honest, farmers are not always delighted with the fact that tops of those who want to make beautiful photos. On some fields there are signs asking you not to walk on them, because. sensitive varieties of flowers grow there, and infection can occur on the soles of shoes. In other cases, the fields are often fenced with a moat with water.

However, among the flower fields you can find those for which there are open access. There, according to the unspoken rules, you can go. Naturally, at the same time, it is worth respecting the work of farmers and taking care of flowers. You can't pick tulips in the fields!

Helicopter tours over tulip fields

Want something completely out of the ordinary? Order helicopter tour over tulip fields. The cost of the tour is 159 euros per person. It includes:

• helicopter flight over the fields and the sea coast
• bike rental for the whole day
• entrance ticket to the Keukenhof park
• ticket for public transport(bus) to the park and back

Note: helicopter tours are held only four days for the entire season: April 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2019. Limited number of seats. You can clarify the program and book a tour.

Where else can you see blooming tulips in Holland?

Of course, in royal park colors . In 2019, Keukenhof will be open from 21 March to 19 May. Opening hours - from 8.00 to 19.30. Ticket offices are open until 18.00.

In 2019, ticket prices are:

• For adults – € 18
• For children under 3 years old - free of charge
• For children from 4 to 11 years old - € 8
• For groups (from 20 to 200 people) – € 15.50

You can buy tickets online, which will save you a lot of time at the entrance to the park. Also you can buy in advance and paper tickets– they are available at points of sale in Amsterdam, Haarlem, Schiphol, Leiden and Hoofddorp.

The cost of combi-tickets (entrance to the park + round trip) is: from Amsterdam - € 30. From Schiphol, Haarlem, Leiden, Hoofddorp - € 25.

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Where to stay when traveling to Keukenhof? Look out for hotels in Lisse, Noordwijk, Leiden and Haarlem. From all these cities it is easy to get to Keukenhof.

The longest tulip route in Holland is located in the Nordostpolder community in the province of Flevoland. Over 100 km long, this route, which lies among the picturesque fields of about 2,500 acres, is deservedly considered one of the most beautiful in the world.

• Visit the Tulip Festival in Flevoland.
• Explore 100 km of signposted roads and nearly 2,500 acres of blooming tulip fields.
• National Geographic magazine (2009) named this route one of the most beautiful in the world.
• Enjoy numerous activities along the longest and most scenic tulip route in Holland.

Discover the longest tulip route in Holland

Windmills, wooden shoes and picturesque tulip fields. This is what Holland looks like on postcards. In spring Holland is filled with tulips and other flowers. by the most famous places are Keukenhof and the tulip region, but the province of Flevoland is not so famous, despite the fact that here, in the community of Nordostpolder, is the longest and most picturesque tulip route in Holland!