Every spring, the iconic Flowers region bursts into bloom, whilst year-round, the polder landscape is home to historic villages, fascinating museums and lakeside recreation.

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Discover a green oasis of peace and nature at the Haarlemmermeerse Bos nature reserve, cut with various hiking trails and cycling paths. Kids can enjoy climbing trees and the adventure play area.

Haarlemmermeerse Bos

Through interactive exhibitions using pictures, photography and videos, discover the horticultural history of the region, the origins and evolution of bulb culture and the science behind developing new varieties of tulips.

Museum De Zwarte Tulp

Learn about the Dutch struggle against water, marvel at how the Netherlands would look without dykes, and experience a live steam engine demonstration at this fascinating 19th-century pumping station.

Cruquius Museum

This restaurant is located on the rocky banks of the Westeinderplassen at Aalsmeer, boasting a beautiful perspective over the lakes with exceptional views from the large terrace at sunset.

Restaurant On the Rock

Discover a green oasis of apple and pear orchards at this historic estate that is over 160 years old. Stroll through its lush organic orchards or enjoy a meal or high tea on the terrace at ‘De Fruitloods’, the on-site restaurant.

Olmenhorst Estate

Cruise along the traditional Dutch landscape with a GPS audio tour passing the highlights of the Flower Region. Your cool Renault Twizy is a 100% electric and environmentally friendly vehicle seating two people.

Renzy Electric Vehicle Tours

Book an organised boat tour by Westerinder Rondvaart. During this fascinating 1-hour cruise, a knowledgeable skipper will float you through a network of channels teeming with local plants and wildlife. Tours can be booked from May to October.

Westeinder Rondvaart

Explore the impressive history of this 17th-century castle, brimming with portraits, artefacts and period furniture. The estate is home to 15 listed buildings, an art museum, a café, a petting farm and walking paths.

Keukenhof Castle

This historic fort has been transformed into a unique meeting place with space for hospitality, landscaping and cultural activities throughout the year. Amidst the public park, you will find a restaurant, terraces, a wine bar, an open-air theatre and an education centre.

Fort van Hoofddorp

Young and old will have the time of their lives at Europe’s biggest playground. Toddlers can enjoy the play village whilst older children explore the waterpark, rope bridges, mini-golf, slides, go-karts and hundreds of other activities.

Linnaeushof Playground

Escape the crowds in the middle of the Haarlemmermeerse forest. Enjoy a beer on the terrace, take a dip in the water or tell stories by the campfire. With loads of fish on the menu, this restaurant feels like a seaside holiday.

Papa's Beach House

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the world’s largest flower auction. Experience the hustle and bustle of the trading floor, watch dealers bidding against the clock and be amazed as flowers are sold to traders from all over the world.

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Flower auction

Every spring, these world-famous flower gardens blossom in kaleidoscopic colours. Enjoy activities for kids, flower exhibitions, events and performances, and explore the surrounding bulb fields by bike or boat.I amsterdam City Card holders receive a 20% discount on the Hop on Hop off Keukenhof tours.

Keukenhof

Flower fields

For all your shopping needs, The Style Outlets is the first and only outlet centre in the Randstad and is only a 10-minute train ride from the centre of Amsterdam.

The Style Outlets

Toolenburgerplas in Hoofddorp is an 85-hectare recreation area perfect for swimming, building sandcastles, or simply soaking up the sun. Kids will love exploring the playgrounds and running around the grassy open spaces, while parents can unwind on the sandy beach or join in the fun.

Toolenburgerplas

The Westeinder Lakes offer plenty of watersports, from swimming to sailing lessons and boat rentals. The region is famous for its horticultural diversity, and the small islands can be visited on a fascinating nature cruise.

Westeinderplassen

Explore historic greenhouses home to a large selection of long-forgotten strains of plants and varieties of fruit. Every last Saturday of the month (April to September) the auction house hosts a special flower and plant auction.

Aalsmeer Historical Gardens

This former military fort was once part of Amsterdam's Defence Line and is now used as a centre for contemporary art, complete with a restaurant. It is an excellent departure point for local cycling and walking routes.

Kunstfort bij Vijfhuizen

This sustainable outdoor park for young and old boasts various climbing and zipline heights and routes. You can also participate in other adrenaline-fueled activities such as archery tag and bubble football.

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Head to the desk at the Visitor Centre for all the information and tips you need about exploring the local area. Browse the route maps and guides, and shop for local souvenirs.

VVV Lisse

See the beautiful flower fields from a different perspective by renting a bicycle. Rent-a-Bike van Dam at the entrance of Keukenhof already offers bicycles from € 15 per day. In the area, you'll find several cycling routes, for all abilities.

Rent-a-Bike van Dam & Keukenhof Entrance

Discover the world’s first museum dedicated to floral-inspired contemporary art. Located in a former water cellar, the exhibitions explore challenging themes in which flowers and plants play the leading role.

Flower Art Museum

For a crash course in tulips, this cycle route begins at the Bloemenmarkt (Flower Market) in Amsterdam and ends in Aalsmeer, near the largest flower auction in the world. If you like flowers, this is the route for you.