Keukenhof Gardens

Keukenhof Gardens is the largest garden in the world, and it is located in the small town of Lisse, Holland. Keukenhof Gardens is comparable a colorful kaleidoscope every spring. 7 million tulips, daffodils, hyacinths and other flowers are in full blossom in an area of 32 hectares. The garden is full of blossoming flowers and their fragrance. Visitors can tour around the garden by means of walking, riding a bike or taking a boat.

It is fascinating to visit the flower show, the annual theme pavilion, 2016 theme is Golden age, and the sculptures in the garden.

Activities of Keukenhof Gardens

Mid-April of every year is the best time for appreciating tulips. The garden will hold flower parades with varying themes, and the parades are made up of dozens of lavishly decorated floats and cars decorated with flowers. The floats travel along the road until it reaches the garden, and the bands following the floats play the enchanting music, while tens of thousands of visitors watch the performance along both sides road.

Address: Stationsweg 166a, 2161 AMLISSE

Telephone: 0031-252465555

Website: http://www.keukenhof.nl/en/

Hours of operation: 2016: 8:00-19:30 24th March-16th May

Ticket Price: €16 per adult; €8 under the age of 12; free for visitors under the age of 4.

Traffic Route: From Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, You can get there directly by taking ConneXXion Bus No58 or 54;

From Amsterdam: Firstly you can get to Haalem by train, and then take Bus No. 50 or 51 to Lisse, and transfer to Bus No. 57 to Keukenhof Gardens. The entire journey takes about 45 minutes.