Travel Guide to Keukenhof Park in the Netherlands

Amsterdam

Scenic spot introduction:

Netherlands Keukenhof Gardens Keukenhof is the most famous and unique tulip The garden is also a must-see for the annual flower parade. As the world's largest bulb garden and the most popular tourist destination in the Netherlands in spring, Keukenhof Gardens tulip The variety, quantity, quality and layout of the flowers are the best in the world. The park is open for only two months each year, but it attracts people from all over the world and is the best place to experience the beauty of spring flowers.

Attractions distribution:

Keukenhof Gardens Keukenhof is located in Liess, a small town near Amsterdam. The park was originally the private domain of Countess Jacob, and was later renovated by a designer invited by a wealthy businessman. The overall landscape design of the park is mainly in English style. Forest Trail , pool , fountain Intertwined Flower Garden , tulip , Daffodils , hyacinth , and more than 6 million bulb flowers of various types Workshop Exhibitions with various themes also cleverly create a cultural atmosphere for the park.

Scenic spot features:

flowers

Transportation

Scenic spot location:

Europe > Netherlands > Amsterdam

How to get there:

1. During the park's opening hours, there are buses running directly from Schiphol Airport and Leiden Central Station to the park, namely lines 858 and 854.

2. From Amsterdam: Take the train to Haarlem, then take bus No. 50 or 51 to Lisse in front of the train station, and transfer to bus No. 57 to the garden. The total journey takes about 45 minutes.

3. From The Hague: Take the train to Leiden, then take bus No. 54 in front of the train station to the garden. The total journey takes about 1 hour.

Scenic area map:

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Tickets

Keukenhof Gardens Ticket Prices:

1. Tickets: 15 euros for adults, free for children aged 0-3, 7 euros for children aged 4-11, 13 euros for groups of 20 or more;

2. Combination ticket (including car fee):

Amsterdam: 27.5 euros for adults;

Schiphol, Leiden, Haarlem: Adults 22.5 euros, children aged 4-11 years old 12.5 euros, people over 65 years old 18.5 euros.

Scenic area opening hours:

The park opens around March 20th and closes around May 20th every year.

Opening hours: 08:00-19:30 every day, ticket sales stop at 18:00.

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travelling guideline:

1. Every year, the park hosts theme garden tours, various flower exhibitions, float parades and other activities. Details can be found on the website.

2. The park guide can be purchased at the ticket office, information desk and Jacobs at the park entrance. The guide includes: a map of the park, photos and general description, special introductions and gardening tips; it is available in Dutch, English, French and German.

3. bike The rental service is cash only and is available from 09:30 to 18:00, with a return date of 19:30 at the latest. The distances range from 5 to 25 km. For cycling enthusiasts, the 35-kilometer "Bulb Flower Region Route" is recommended.

Tour route:

bike Tour route:

1. The shortest cycling route is through the flower fields in the north, only 5 kilometers.

2. Black through Lisse tulip You can also visit the flower fields and the museum that tells the story of bulb growth. The route is 10 kilometers long.

3. Go along the beach to the center of the flower field area. The total length is 25 kilometers.

4. From Keukenhof to the Netherlands in Vogelenzang tulip The park is 25 kilometers long.

5. Walk through the flower fields to get a 360-degree view of Voorhout tulip The huge sea of flowers is a rare work of art. The route is 20 kilometers long.

Best time to visit:

Late March - late May

Shopping recommendations:

(Specialty Products) Netherlands windmill Models, clogs, chocolates, etc.

(Specialty Food) Dutch oliebollen, Speculaas, Dutch cheese, gebak, erwtensoep, bitterballen.

(Recommended restaurant) Keukenhof has 5 restaurants, all with terraces offering direct views of the gardens. They are the Wilhelmina Pavilion (authentic Dutch cuisine), the Julianna Pavilion (where you can take a walk on the balcony), the Orange Nassau Pavilion (where you can overlook the entire garden building), the William Alexander Pavilion (oriental cuisine) and the Beatrix Pavilion (premium beef ribs, Italian cuisine and salads).