Spring is the time for thousands of flowers to show their colors, so what is the name to mention? If Asia will be cherry blossoms and Europe does not mention tulips at Keukenhof Gardens in the Netherlands indeed a shortcoming. Let’s explore one of the world’s famous spring flower gardens with Toidi.

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Party of flowers at Keukenhof flower garden

1. INTRODUCTION KEUKENHOF GARDEN IN THE Netherland

It is no coincidence that the Dutch tulips in general and the Keukenhof flower garden are among the symbols of Europe. Let’s go back to the roots first.

1.1. History begin

Keukenhof Flower Garden in the Netherlands It is pronounced “Garden of Europe” in Dutch, because since its inception, it has been the world’s largest spring flower garden in the Northern Hemisphere.

Dating back to the 15th century, Keukenhof was the source of herbs for Countess Jacoba de Bavier’s kitchen. After her death, this place passed through many giants at that time. In 1641, the Governor of the East India Company fleet, Adriaen Maertensz Block, built Keukenhof castle and developed the land with an area of over 200 hectares.

200 years later, architects Jan David Zocher and Louis Paul Zocher, who also designed the famous park Vondelphof, restored the castle’s gardens in 1857.

Photo 2: Long-term Keukenhof (Source Lank van der Laan: https://www.flickr.com/photos/135528360@N06/26599377845/)

In 1949, a group of 20 growers and exporters came up with the idea to use the Keukenhof flower exhibition garden to help the Dutch flower export industries flourish. Keukenhof Park opened to the public in the Netherlands in 1950 and was an instant success with 236,000 visitors in its first year alone.

During the past 72 years, Keukenhof Flower Garden in the Netherlands has developed into a world famous attraction, attracting millions upon millions of tourists to enjoy the national flower of the Netherlands.

1.2. Mission Keukenhof Gardens in the Netherlands

Keukenhof flower garden in the Netherlands is one of the three largest flower gardens in the world with 32 hectares, a stage for 7 million tulips to perform in all colors, shapes and sizes.

Not only to see flowers when attracting millions of visitors, but also to gather 100 flower companies, 500 flower growers to introduce many super products through more than 20 flower exhibitions. That itself creates a great opportunity to connect and develop business and trade for the Dutch flower industry and the world.

1.3. Where is Keukenhof flower garden?

About 40 kilometers from the city center of Amsterdam, Keukenhof is located in Lisse, a small town just south of Amsterdam, Netherlands.

How to get here, toidi.net will guide me below.

Photo 3: Keukenhof Gate (source Kirill Sirazheev: https://unsplash.com/photos/AylyVpoNJlE)

1.4. Fare

In the 4.0 era, no one would be foolish to wait in line for an hour to buy tickets at the gate, instead we just need to book tickets online and take the time to enjoy flowers.

Adult ticket price: 19 € (~508,000 VND)
Child ticket price (4-17 years old): 9 € (~241,000 VND)
Child ticket price (under 3 years old): Free
Parking fee: 6 € (~160,000 VND)

1.5. Business hours

Keukenhof is only open 8-9 weeks per year, usually from the end of March and until the end of May. Every day the Keukenhof flower garden will welcome guests from 8 am to 7:30 pm on weekdays.

Specifically, in 2022, it will take place from March 24, 2022 to May 15, 2022.

See more information about Keukenhof flower garden on wikipedia

Photo 4: Keukenhof’s poetic corner (source Sebastiaan van Venetiën: https://www.flickr.com/photos/svanvenetien/14013391311)

So how to fully explore this multicolored paradise with dozens of samples in just 1 day. Let’s continue to explore below.

2. Guide to the flower garden Keukenhof flower garden from Amsterdam, in the Netherlands

Keukenhof Garden is located in the suburbs, so it will be close to cities in the Netherlands such as Amsterdam, Den Haag, Rotterdam… You can choose a private vehicle such as a car, it takes about 35-40 minutes. And don’t forget the parking fee at the flower garden is 6€ a day.

However, for most people in foreign lands, but also self-sufficient traveling, public transport is a priority. About the experience of taking the bus and train to Keukenhof we can divide it as follows

2.1. Transfer bus Amsterdam – Keukenhof

Taking a shuttle bus from Amsterdam can be a good option if you want to go directly to the Keukenhof flower garden. There are two options for you to choose from.

Tours & Tickets hop on & go. Buses depart from De Ruijterkade (opposite Amsterdam Central train station). Travel time is about 45 minutes. Departure every 30 minutes / trip from 09:00 – 14:30. Ticket price € 37.50

This is Holland. Just take the free ferry from Amsterdam Central Station to the opposite side of the IJ, which will arrive at This is Holland. Travel time is about 45 minutes. Departure every 30 minutes / trip from 09:00 – 14:30. Price includes entrance ticket to Keukenhof € 39

2.2. Bus Amsterdam – Keukenhof

If going from the city, you have to take the train to the airport (Schiphol) or Lieden central (bus number 854) and then from those two points take the car to the Keukenhof flower garden. Alternatively you can take bus number 852 from Amsterdam RAI or bus number 859 from Hoofddorp.

You can book a package ticket including entrance ticket + round trip ticket for all mentioned buses for €32.5. It is more economical and convenient than buying individual tickets on each bus trip.

Alternatively, you can take the train from Amsterdam Centraal station to Schiphol station (round trip ticket costs €10), then change to bus number 858 (package ticket from Schiphol costs €27.50).

The estimated Keukenhof Express travel time is:

route 852 from Amsterdam RAI – 35 minutes.
line 859 from Hoofddorp – 20-25 minutes.
line 858 from Schiphol – 30-35 minutes.

Photo 5: Transportation to Keukenhof (Source Keukenhof.nl)

2.3. Train Amsterdam – Keukenhof

Take the train to Leiden Centraal (round trip ticket from Amsterdam costs €19). At Leiden Centraal station change to bus number 854 (Leiden – Keukenhof express). All-inclusive tickets from Leiden (entry + round trip) cost €27.50.

3. KEY Sightseeing Points in Keukenhof Flower Garden in the Netherlands

With an area of about 32 hectares, it may take you many days to visit all of the Keukenhof flower gardens. Here, you have no shortage of places to explore impressively with many typical cultural features of this Dutch land.

Photo 6: map of Keukenhof flower garden (Source Keukenhof.nl)

Simply from walking, cycling to immerse yourself in the Dutch tulip paradise, which activates all your senses before the blend of flavors of thousands of blooming flowers. Combining more creativity and top-notch artistry from artisans, creating decorative lines and designs could not be more impressive.

But it’s a bit wasteful to just ride a horse to see the flowers, so here are some outstanding attractions at the Dutch Keukenhof flower garden.

Keukenhof Molen (Windmill), in the Dutch Keukenhof Flower Garden

In Vietnam, you only see windmills on Dutch milk cartons, then now is your chance to discover genuine Dutch windmills. The Keukenhof windmill overlooks the beautiful Lisse tulip fields and is next to the poetic riverside. Climb the steep steps to the observatory and you’ll be greeted with the colorful Dutch Keukenhof Gardens stretching out in front of you…

Photo 7: Windmill at Keukenhof flower garden (source Solo Sophie: https://www.solosophie.com/how-to-visit-keukenhof/)

Keukenhof Castle

Coming here without visiting the more than 400-year-old castle built in 1642 is really flawed. A place for you to discover the classic & luxurious features of the old Dutch aristocracy.

Maze grounds, Keukenhof Gardens in the Netherlands

If you only saw the mazes of trees and flowers in old European movies, watching children play hide and seek with excitement, now you will see it with your own eyes. There is a small labyrinth near the Willem-Alexander area, which was opened to the public in 1999. It’s as easy as getting lost in it, so you can go up to a nearby observatory to enjoy it from above.

Next, let’s explore five main zones named after the Dutch royal family.

Willem-Alexander Area – Incumbent King of the Netherlands

The heart of Keukenhof Flower Garden in the Netherlands here it is. The place at the heart of the garden, which displays a variety of extremely unique Tulips from shape to color for you to admire.

Beatrix Area – Former Queen of the Netherlands

For orchid lovers, the Beatrix area is the ultimate must-see attraction of Keukenhof. With a full range of orchid varieties including some particularly unusual colors.

Photo 8: Beatrix orchids (source Solo Sophie: https://www.solosophie.com/how-to-visit-keukenhof/)

Wilhelmina Area – Former Queen of the Netherlands (1890-1948)

Located at the end of the park, near the main lakeshore of Keukenhof, Wilhelmina is the only area that does not have a flower display but a restaurant. Nearby you’ll also find a small hut called ‘Keukenhof’, which was the original entrance to the park decades ago.

Juliana / Tulpomania (Former Queen of the Netherlands 1948 – 1980)

The Dutch exhibition of historical events that shook the world hundreds of years ago is called Tulip Syndrome – Tulpomania

A corner of the flower garden at keukenhof

Oranje Nassau . area

It is chock full of flower shows and even has a theater where fascinating art performances are regularly held.

4. RECOMMENDED SCHEDULE to go to the Keukenhof Gardens in the Netherlands

In the Netherlands, the Keukenhof flower garden It’s super wide, so if you just “ride a horse to see the flowers” it will take all day, but if you take a leisurely walk, take pictures without a plan, it will probably take a few days. So Toidi.net will suggest for you to have a full day of sightseeing.

Millions of Dutch Tulips bloom (source Jean-Marie Plompteux https://www.flickr.com/photos/picwick42/32944100882/)

Time to visit the Dutch Keukenhof flower garden

Advice to avoid going on weekends as it is extremely crowded. For weekdays, it’s best to start at 8am to make the most of your experience. Of course, you have to book tickets online if you don’t want to wait in long lines.

Introduction to Tulip

To prepare for a full experience, it is not only about preparing the knowledge and the mind to receive. Specifically, the first place you should go is the exhibition about the Tulip Syndrome Event in the Juliana District. It’s like going to Vietnam, you have to go to Uncle Ho’s Mausoleum, and when you go to Con Dao, you have to visit a prison to find out.

In-depth enjoyment

The next three main areas I need to visit are Willem-Alexander, Beatrix & Oranje Nassau Area to enjoy the mystery of flowers, talented flower transplant technology to create multi-colored super products at Keukenhof Ha flower garden Lan.

Paradise tour

In addition to walking, you can also take a 45-minute boat tour on a boat (€5-10) around the surrounding Dutch tulip fields. Or you can rent a bicycle to explore the surrounding classical villages and the fields of tulips straight to the horizon.

Endless field of tulips (source Erwin Doorn: https://unsplash.com/photos/t67W9gHHl1Q)

As for the order, you should be based on the schedule as well as where the car picks up at which gate, to arrange the appropriate moving order.

5. What to eat when going to Keukenhof Netherlands

The restaurant here is quite expensive from food to drinks. Fortunately, there are many benches scattered around as well as golden spots around the park that are ideal for you to have a picnic. So bring food to prepare for lunch, or you can buy it at the supermarket in the flower garden.

Whether you’re a flower lover, philanthropist or even have no interest in flowers, you’ll be in awe of this captivating beauty, an experience you feel you deserve. You have just picked up the experience of visiting the Keukenhof Flower Garden in the Netherlands, put it on your wish list in the near future.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I bring food with me into restaurants in Keukenhof?

Yes, you can bring your own food and drinks. But you may not eat or drink your food or drink in the restaurant.

Can I step into the tulip fields?

Is not. You must not go through fields or flower beds as this will damage the flowers. You are allowed to take pictures from the path or the area where you are allowed to enter.

Can I store my luggage at Keukenhof?

Smaller items can be stored in the locker next to the main door. The dimensions of the cabinet are 25x55x45 cm.

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