Garden
Hortus Botanicus Leiden
Leiden, Netherlands
One of the oldest botanical gardens in Europe, set beside the university buildings.
Garden · Netherlands · Zuid-Holland
Keukenhof
One of the world's largest spring flower gardens, with millions of tulips and other bulbs.
Paid entry about 3 h
For storytellers
Why Keukenhof matters
For a few weeks every spring, Keukenhof erupts in colour. Millions of tulips, daffodils and hyacinths are planted in beds, woods and glasshouses, with ponds and paths in between. It is the headline stop on any Dutch tulip trip. It opens only in spring, so check the dates before planning.
Talking points
- It is open only for a short spring season each year.
- Millions of bulbs are planted by hand every autumn.
- Surrounding fields also colour the landscape.
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Good to know: Open only in spring; check dates and book ahead.
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