As much as we adore cheese, we have to admit that our favorite thing about The Netherlands is the tulips. The gorgeous flowers bloom in the springtime and cover fields in rows of red, yellow, pink, and white. The buds have become so synonymous with the Netherlands, that thousands of people flock to the country each year just to see them.
Over 7 million unique tulips can be found at the Keukenhof Gardens, just 20 miles outside of Amsterdam. The gardens have been around since the 15th century and opened to the public in 1949. While the tulips garnered more than 230,000 visitors during its first season, over 1 million are expected in 2023!
“The first tulips and hyacinths are already flowering. Visitors can enjoy a colorful park from day one”, stated the flower exhibitors. “In autumn, Keukenhof’s gardeners planted 7 million flower bulbs by hand. Across the Bollenstreek [bulb growing region] the fields are starting to bloom”.
Those who would like to see the delightful tulips can keep track of where they are popping up with the latest flower report found on Keukenhof’s website. There, they can also purchase tickets to visit the flowering wonderland.
The gardens will be open each day from 8 AM to 7:30 PM, from now until May 14.