See Holland in bloom at the world’s most photographed gardens.

The world-famous Keukenhof gardens is open to the public this spring and is a must-see attraction if you’re a lover of nature and flowers.

Covering 70 acres, there are over 7 million flowers in bloom with 100 varieties of tulip alone as well as daffodils, hyacinths, narcissi and crocuses. There are also over 2,500 trees of which there are 87 different types. There’s even a walk of fame with tulips named after celebrities!

The 2011 theme at Keukenhof is Germany - Land of Poets and Philosophers. The gardens were officially opened this year by Mrs Bettina Wulff, wife of the German President Christian Wulff, on March 23rd.

You can take part in walking tours, observe costume festivals and flower parades, and buy bulbs to take home for your own garden.

Here are some helpful tips for your visit to the wonderful Keukenhof gardens.

Where is Keukenhof gardens?
Keukenhof gardens is located in Lisse which is less than 20 miles from Amsterdam, 45 minutes drive from Rotterdam, or under an hour’s drive from the Hook of Holland.

When should I visit Keukenhof gardens?
The gardens are open from the 24th March until the 20th May, every day from 8am to 7.30pm.

How much is entry to Keukenhof gardens?
Adults: €14
Children aged 7-11: €7
Parking: €6

Besides the tulips, what else can I see at Keukenhof gardens?
There’s much more than just tulips to Keukenhof gardens:

Art enthusiast?
You’ll be delighted by the many statues by artists such as Nic Jonk, Andre Volten, Jan Wolkers and Carlo van Kervel displayed throughout the park. The Juliana Pavilion is also regularly used for painting exhibitions.

Photography workshops.
Photography workshops are put on throughout the spring. Get tips from a professional photographer and start practising right away.

Take a boat trip.
When your feet get tired that’s no reason to stop enjoying the beautiful views. Hop on a boat for €7.50, relax and drift away.

Take part in the children’s treasure hunt.
Keukenhof gardens put on a treasure hunt to keep the kids entertained. Children will have fun exploring the park and learning about different flowers.

There are also plenty of places to dine and get snacks while you’re at Keukenhof.  Pre-book a table at the Terrace restaurant to enjoy the beautiful view of the gardens, and stop for tea and cake at the Tea Pavillion – a quaint little orangery in the corner of Narrow Wood.

Find out more about visiting Keukenhof Gardens