Tulip Festival in Holland. Walk through private gardens created by landscape designer Carrie Preston. Tulip season in Holland: what to see

Amsterdam, like the whole country as a whole, is rich in festivals, holidays and concerts. Often, such a variety of dizzy and hard to make a choice. We will help you navigate this diversity by describing 11 of the most best events 2017.

One of the most unusual festivals in the world. Every year, novice artists create various color installations on a specific theme, which are then installed in different places the central part of the city. Everyone can admire the works of modern art, all you need is just to stock up on a map that shows all the points with temporary exhibitions, and also remember that the festival is open daily from 17.00 to 23.00 from December 1 to January 22.

All works of art can be walked around, but if you want to feel the beauty of the festival, then do not deny yourself the pleasure of taking an evening boat trip.

Concert André Rieu

Love classical music? On January 7, 2017 André Riue will perform in Amsterdam at the Ziggodome.

Have you never heard of him? Well, it's time to get acquainted with this outstanding musician and conductor of our time. For many years now, his performances around the world have been a resounding success. Tickets are sold out a few months before the start of the show. Who is André Riue and why is he so popular not only among amateurs classical music? The answer is very simple: he knows how to make a real incendiary show filled with incredible emotions.

Even if you are indifferent to classical works, you will not be bored at his performance. Everything is possible here! Romance, passion, love affairs, incendiary dances on ice and real balls. Each composition is a little story. He teaches everyone to feel the music and that is why they love him.

Opening of the tulip season

Ariana Grande concert

The performance of the incendiary Ariana (Ariana Grande) will be held in Amsterdam on 14 2017. Her concerts gather an audience of many thousands, hundreds of thousands of fans around the world dream of getting to see her performance. Perhaps this is your dream, which is about to come true?

Tickets for her concert can be purchased from October 28, 2016. Almost every weekend in the summer, various events are held in Amsterdam.

Gay Pride Festival

The festival lasts a whole week, and ends on August 5, 2017 with the most striking event - the parade of boats on the city's canals. On this day, Amsterdam "goes crazy", everyone who wants to express themselves and stand out from the crowd does it with great pleasure. The atmosphere of the holiday is filled with goodwill and. People have fun and dance in the streets, along the canals or on boats. The holiday lasts all day and ends late in the evening.

Classical music concert Prinsengrachtconcert

Every year on the third weekend of August, one of the most beautiful canals of the city hosts a traditional classical music concert under open sky Prinsengracht Concert . Especially for this, a stage is set up next to the Rulitzer Hotel and everyone can come and enjoy. The Dutch come here with their folding chairs, sail on boats. All free space is filled with those wishing to listen to a "live" concert.

Jordan Festival

No less striking event of the year is the Jordaan Festival, which takes place every third week. The event is held in the open air on the territory of the entire Jordaan (Jordan). Solo artists and folk song groups perform various ballads about life in Amsterdam.

Amsterdam Marathon

All sports fans, and especially marathon fans, will also be interested in visiting the Amsterdam marathon 2017, which will be held on 15 2017. Anyone can take part in the race, however, this requires pre-registration, which is available from 7 2016, and the payment of a mandatory fee. The amount of the contribution depends on which distance you have chosen for yourself. And who knows, maybe you will be the winner of the race next year?

Christmas in Amsterdam

And since the end of November, Amsterdam has been preparing for the meeting. The city is immersed in festive illuminations, a Christmas tree is set up on Dam Square, a Christmas market opens on Leidesplein, where you can buy small souvenirs as a gift, drink mulled wine or hot chocolate, try real Dutch and Belgian waffles, fruits in chocolate and much more.

At the Museumplein near you can find public ice rink, where not only professionals, but also absolute beginners in this business ride with pleasure.

Ulyana Volokovykh

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!

We invite you to visit the Keukenhof - national park flowers in the Netherlands, world-famous for its tulip plantations and take part in the BLOEMENCORSO flower parade - this is the most famous flower procession festival in the world, a celebration of magnificent colors and intoxicating aromas!

Visited places during the tour: Hannover - Keukenhof - Delft - The Hague - Zaanse Schans - Volendam - Amsterdam - Braunschweig

ONE PLACE FOR A WOMAN IN A DOUBLE ROOM!

1 day

6:00 departure from Riga. Travel time Lithuania, Poland. Overnight at the hotel in Poland.

2 day

Breakfast. Moving to Hanover. Visit the most striking, baroque, famous gardens Herenhausen. For a century, these gardens have been the most popular and visited, where everyone discovers their colors. 50 hectares of land alternate with lawns, flower beds, sculptures and geometric shapes of perfectly trimmed bushes. Central location occupies in the garden Herenhausen Palace destroyed during the war this moment some of its parts are located separately in the garden, near the greenhouse. IN summer time concerts of classical music are organized in the garden, returning visitors to the age of chivalry and charm, the 18th century, the time of the Baroque style. Free time for a walk in the garden. Moving to the Netherlands, hotel accommodation. Overnight at the hotel in the Netherlands.

3 day

excursion "Parade of Flowers, Keukenhof Park, Delft, The Hague"(40EUR). Flower parade in Holland "BLOEMENCORSO" (Blumenkorso)- the most famous festival in the world of the procession of flowers, a festival of magnificent colors and intoxicating aromas. flower sculptures consist of hundreds of thousands of tulips - the symbol of the Netherlands and other flowers. 20 huge rafts and 30 wagons, richly decorated with flowers, make the 42-kilometer journey from Noordwijk to Haarlem, the whole procession is accompanied by brass bands and creative groups. The spectacle you see will give you an emotional charge for a long time! Moving to Keukenhof- National Flower Park in the Netherlands, world-famous for its tulip plantations. The theme of the flower park in 2019 is "The power of the flower!". Walk in the park. Moving to the medieval miracle town Delft, which is considered to be one of the most beautiful city Netherlands. Graceful channels, ancient facades of buildings in gothic style, market Square, the building of the Town Hall, the monastery of St. Agatha. Hague- the informal capital of the Netherlands, the residence of Queen Beatrix. Walk around the city: medieval castle The Binnenhof, where the government sits, the majestic Mauritshuis Royal Palace, many magnificent squares and parks. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4

Breakfast. Free day. At will, for additional fee, excursion "Zaanse Schans, Volendam, Amsterdam"(40EUR). Folk village Zaanse Schans is an open-air museum. The village is a charming combination of history and beauty of the local landscapes. Windmills adjoin here with green houses, creating a complete illusion of time travel. At the Zaanse Schans You will get acquainted with the national crafts of the Netherlands - the manufacture of wooden shoes and the production of the famous Dutch cheese. Volendam- a typical Dutch medieval port, which played a very important role in the past and still preserves traditions North Holland. The inhabitants of Volendam still wear National costumes both on holidays and Everyday life. Moving to Amsterdam. Sightseeing tour along the "Venice of the North"- Amsterdam, famous in the world for its elegant mansions and beautiful canals. Acquaintance with historical center Amsterdam: Damm Square; Royal Palace; the famous Protestant cathedral Westerkerk, where the symbolic grave of Rembrandt is located; floating flower market where you can see local and exotic flowers and plants. On request, for an additional fee, a boat cruise on the canals of Amsterdam. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 5

Breakfast. Moving to Braunschweig - the former residence of the powerful ruler of Bavaria and Saxony, Heinrich Löwe. Walk around the city: main square Burgplatz, St. Blaise's Cathedral, Dankwarderode Castle, Neo-Gothic Town Hall, Guild Building. Free time. We recommend trying the local very specific malt beer "Mamme" - it is also "Brunswick Mom", known since the 14th century. Moving to Poland. Overnight at the hotel in Poland.

Day 6

Breakfast. Transit Poland, Lithuania. Arrival in Riga late in the evening / at night.

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.

You can follow how and where tulips, daffodils, hyacinths are blooming at the moment 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 just 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.