The most widespread flowers in the Netherlands are tulips, gladioli, narcissus and hyacinths. Nevertheless many other flowers are cultivated like irises, crocuses, dahlias and anemones. The end of April is the best time to explore the region. Cut int..

At the centre of a vast region of flower fields, the Keukenhof is in some way the holy grail of tulips, extending over 28ha in an attractive woodland setting. Since 1949, this national collection has drawn on average 600 000 visitors per year. The mo..

As well as information on the cultivation of tulips, there is a collection of tulips preserved in formic acid.