A historic park filled with blooming tulips, hyacinths, daffodils and other spring bulbs.

Keukenhof is the place to see spring blossom. The park is unique, world famous, and has been one of the most popular destinations in the Netherlands for sixty years now. Haven’t seen Keukenhof? Then you haven’t seen the Netherlands. You won’t find such an abundance of colours and fragrances anywhere else. More than seven million flowers form a glorious decor for the most beautiful photos. Come to Keukenhof and enjoy the ultimate spring feeling, the wonderful works of art, the surprising insipration gardens and the many flower shows.

Taste the spring at Keukenhof!
You can find more information on www.keukenhof.nl

The Dutch National Bulb Market, which will be held from 14 to 16 October, inclusive, in the Oranje-Nassau Pavilion at Keukenhof, Lisse, offers an exceptional range of exclusive and extraordinary bulbs. They are shown by growers that have specialised in the cultivating of bulbs that are anything but commonplace.

Informative
The Bulb Market will be open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Entry and parking are free of charge. The Bulb Market is not only a showcase for the sale of exceptional bulbs: the educational aspect is also given a lot of attention. Visitors can gain first-hand information about the flowering of bulbs. Specialists will explain how bulbs can be grown most successfully at home. The ins and outs of planting and colour schemes are spelt out by real-life bulb professionals. 

The planting season
During the Bulb Market the international bulb-growing season will be given its official start. According to Annemarie M.M. Gerards-Adriaansens, Manager of marketing, sales and public relations, 7 million bulbs will be hand-planted at Keukenhof alone! “Our gardeners will be giving planting demonstrations during the National Bulb Market, and enthusiastic guides will be more than pleased to show visitors round the park. Guided tours will start on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.”

‘Even after the opening season, Keukenhof requires maintenance. We take all of the bulbs out of the ground, and we till and fertilise the flower beds. The perennials border plants, the grass fields, the bushes and hedges demand attention as well. The new planting season starts again in September: first the bulbs and later, the grass seed. It’s a year-round race against Mother Nature’s clock.’

According to Johan Braam, Keukenhof gardener

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The theme we have selected for the coming year is “Poland – heart of Europe“. Classical music and romance form an excellent combinations with flowers. Besides, Poland is becoming an increasingly important market for Dutch cut flowers and bulbs and the number of tourists visiting from Poland is growing.

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Our last day open! Maybe we see you today and otherwise…. next year! In 2012 Keukenhof will be open from March 22nd up until may 20th.
The annual Flower Parade of the bulb region of 2012 will take place on April 21st.

‘The special exhibition in the Juliana Pavilion is by rights a highlight that illuminates the many ties that bind the Netherlands and Germany. The ornamental plant and tourism sectors play a particularly important role in this regard, and it is no coincidence that these disciplines form the basis of Keukenhof.’

Ton Aker, Keukenhof Park Manager

‘What could be better after a visit to Keukenhof than to extend the experience all of the beautiful colours and scents with a cycling tour through the flower-bulb fields? Cycling through a sea of flowers – fantastic! It’s even better on our trendy orange bicycles; that’s about as Dutch as you can get. We see only happy and enthusiastic people here’. To rent bikes and read more information, click here.

Kees van Dam, Rent-a-Bike Van Dam

‘Keukenhof visitors see flower bulbs in a park environment. From a whisper boat, they see how bulbs grow and bloom in the fields, as well as how growers work with them. For many people, this view behind the scenes is a revelation. You see it happening all around you as you glide through the fields almost without making a sound. It’s a unique experience’. More information, click here.

John van Veen, ESS