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KeukenhofBulb fields and Keukenhof In the springtime the bulb fields and gardens of the Keukenhof are an extraordinary sight as hundreds of bulbs burst forth in a blaze of colour. The Keukenhof was used between 1401 to 1436 by Jacoba of Bavaria to hunt and to gather herbs for cooking. Hence the name Keukenhof (kitchen garden).The park which forms the basis of the current Keukenhof was designed in 1840 by the horticultural architects Zochter, father and son. They also designed the Vondelpark in Amsterdam. The beautiful Beukenlaan (Beech Lane) with its majestic trees originates from this period. They are the oldest trees present in the Keukenhof. A lot of attention is paid to the trees in the park. For example, every 5 years a small airplane flies over the park to take infra-red pictures of the trees. This way, all of the trees in the park can be checked to see if they are still healthy. In 1949 the then-mayor of Lisse made the idea of a show garden a reality with the cooperation of bulb growers and exporters.
Not only a lot of flora, but also much fauna can be seen in Keukenhof. In addition to the pasture animals, more than 30 different kinds of breeding birds can be found. The swans in the pond are leased annually and return to their owner after the season.
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Tour information
Half day tour 56EUR p.p.
Pick-up and return
Keukenhof Bulb Flowers |
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