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The vivid tulip fields have become an iconic symbol of the Netherlands. Among them, the renowned Keukenhof Garden in Lisse stands out, showcasing millions of tulips and a rainbow spectrum of other flowers.
Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of Keukenhof, the world's largest floral sanctuary, during your trip to the Netherlands.
Indulge in the picturesque landscapes akin to a masterpiece within the enchanting Keukenhof Gardens.
Experience the annual floral festival at
Keukenhof Gardens, held every spring from around March to May in the Gregorian calendar. Visitors to the floral paradise can marvel at picturesque landscapes resembling paintings and delight in meticulously prepared unique flower shows or the vibrant Bloemencorso flower parade.
Delve into the rich history of
Keukenhof Gardenshas its origins dating back to the 15th century. At that time, this area belonged to Countess Jacoba van Beieren. It consisted of sand dunes and forests, often used for hunting. Local residents would venture into the woods daily to hunt for game, berries, and mushrooms. Various herbs and vegetables were grown for sustenance. This is why the area is named “Keukenhof,” meaning “kitchen garden.”
In the 19th century, this land was once again owned by Baron Van Pallandt. Upon the baron's request, architect Zocher and his son developed the landscape for the gardens surrounding the castle. The initial parks of Keukenhof were established in 1857, following the English park construction style.
In the early 1940s, a decision was made to commercially cultivate flowers in the park. At that time,
Keukenhof Gardensserved originally as an exhibition space. However, after merchants organized an outdoor flower exhibition in 1949, the park transformed into a public attraction. Today, approximately 800,000 people participate in the Keukenhof flower parade annually.
The Keukenhof flower garden spans 32 hectares. About 7 million bulbs are in cultivation here, with 4.5 million of them being tulips. This is why Keukenhof is also known as the “tulip garden.” Additionally, hyacinths, muscari, daffodils, fritillarias, crocuses are also planted here, with around 90 species of flowers found in the park.
Visitors are only permitted to walk within the park, but the total length of park paths reaches 15 km. Sculptures by masters such as Carlo van Chervil, Nick Jonk, Jan Wolkers, Andre Walton, and others are arranged along the pathways. There are also some providers offering bicycle rental services here, but cycling is only permitted in the surrounding areas.
There are streams, ponds, waterfalls, and lakes here. Boating on the pond for sightseeing is also an enticing activity for tourists and convenient for capturing romantic photos. A large number of bridges are built to connect the shores between canals and lakes, making it easy for tourists to move around while exploring.
Keukenhof Gardens features three greenhouse pavilions housing various types of flowers: Oranje Nassau greenhouse nurtures roses, South African orchids, lilies, daffodils, tulips, cosmos, golden hyacinths, irises, asters, and marigolds.
The Willem-Alexander greenhouse showcases hyacinths, lilies, amaryllis, cyclamen, as well as potted plants. Beatrix is the private greenhouse of the Dutch princess, located in the north of the park with a variety of orchids cultivated here.
Another charming attraction of Keukenhof Gardens is the home of the beloved little bunny Miffy. Miffy or Nijntje (in Dutch) is a character in children's stories by Dick Bruna. The illustrator conceived these illustrated stories for his son, but Miffy became a favorite character of Dutch children and later children worldwide. Even if your child knows nothing about Miffy, they will still adore the fantastic house of the little bunny.
Posted by: Lê Thị Thúy Ly
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