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Keukenhof

Only 1km/.75mi northwest of Lisse is Keukenhof. During the Middle Ages this 28 hectare/70 acre park was the "kitchen garden" of an estate belonging to Countess Jacobaea of Bavaria. Since 1949 it has been a popular tourist attraction, with restaurants and sunny terraces, exhibitions and presentations of various kinds. The Keukenhof is the world's largest open-air flower show.

Must-see attractions nearby:
Every year more than 700 varieties of tulips can be seen in bloom here. The charm of Keukenhof lies in its endless variety of color and, even before the flowers bloom in the open, thousands of tulips, hyacinths, crocuses and daffodils can be seen flowering in the 5,000 sq.m/6,000 sq.yd of hothouses. The park itself is also very beautiful, with its lakes and watercourses and old trees.
Even on rainy days this attraction is worth a visit as it offers a number of indoor displays.
Address
Kekukenhof, Spring Garden of Europe
Stationsweg 166a
Lisse, Noord-Holland
Netherlands
Hours
March 23 to May 20
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open8:008:008:008:008:008:008:00
Close19:3019:3019:3019:3019:3019:3019:30
Tips
No admission after 6:00 p.m. Group rates available.
Parking
Pay
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
Transit
Express bus 54 from Leiden.

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Lisse - Lelietuin
This annual 10-day festival takes place in late May at the Keukenhof Gardens. Thousands of lilies are on display during the event, along with street entertainment, concerts and other social events.
Tulips and fountain in Keukenhof.
A garden in spring in Keukenhof.
Field of flowers in Keukenhof.
A coloful tulip display in Keukenhof.
Beautiful garden in Keukenhof.
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