Tulips in Holland

Written by Viator, August 2010

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From Edinburgh to Istanbul, the sight of tulips on flower stalls is a sure sign that winter is loosening its grip. And many of the tulips which end up on tables all over Europe originate in Holland, where the attractive flower is big business. In fact, one of the first economic “bubbles” focused on tulips, when speculators in the 17th century offered wildly inflated prices for new and exotic varieties.

Fortunately you won’t need to mortgage your home to witness stunning springtime arrangements of tulips. Beautiful Keukenhof Garden, outside Amsterdam, is famous the world over for its amazing springtime displays, with millions of varieties in every imaginable color set in lovingly landscaped grounds.

You can choose to enjoy this feast for the eyes for as long as you’d like, or maybe you’d like to combine your trip with Amsterdam highlights. Visit Keukenhof in the morning, then tour the city’s famous canals and end up in the Van Gogh Museum, featuring the world’s largest collection of works by the great Post-Impressionist artist. Or follow up your visit with a comprehensive afternoon tour which takes in top city sights including the Royal Palace, the “Skinny Bridge” and a diamond factory.

And you don’t even need to visit in spring to see tulips. Everything you associate with Holland is available on a great one day tour which takes you to the enormous hothouses where millions of tulips are cultivated, offering the sight of vast rows of brilliantly colored blooms stretching before you.

What else do you think of when you think Holland? Windmills! The mighty sails of these early wonders of mechanized farming are a feature of the landscape and make an impressive sight as they loom up out of the flat landscape. Your day-long tour will also cover the majestic dikes which represent Holland’s mastery of the sea as well as the country’s famous cheeses and other artisanal products.

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Reply by Viator, May 2013
Doing what: Keukenhof Gardens and Tulip Fields Tour from Amsterdam

If you love flowers, this tour is a must! In addition to the tulip fields and Keukenhof Gardens, which were indescribably beautiful, the tour guide gave us an overview and history of the different parts of Amsterdam that we passed en route.

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Reply by Viator, April 2013
Doing what: Keukenhof Gardens and Tulip Fields Tour from Amsterdam

Thoroughly enjoyed our trip to the Keukenhof gardens although evidence of outdoor tulips was minimal to say the least due to the weather. However, the display of orchids etc in the Beartrix house took ones breath away. Fortunately the weather was sunny and even though it was cold the windmill and garden sculptures made up for it. The bus was superb and the couriers were fluent in english, french and german. All told a very good day.

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Reply by Viator, June 2012
Doing what: Keukenhof Gardens and Tulip Fields Tour from Amsterdam

The tulip fields were already done blooming, but the Keukenhof gardens were still in full bloom and beautiful. We even ordered tulip bulbs from a shop in the middle of the park that will be sent to us when the season is right to plant them.

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