7.Botanical Gardens & Castles in Bloom
Here are a few of our favorite botanical gardens and castles to add to your spring itinerary:
One of the oldest botanical gardens in the world, this green oasis in the Plantage district has over 4,000 plant species, including tropical greenhouses, medicinal herbs, and exotic trees.
Located in the city’s business district, this garden is a local secret, featuring rare plant collections and peaceful walking paths.
Enter a fairytale at this 700-year-old castle, complete with traditional herb and vegetable gardens, a plum orchard, and volunteers happy to share stories about forgotten plants used for dye, medicine, or food. It’s also linked to the poet and playwright P.C. Hooft, who lived here in the 1600s.
Located in the Vecht region, this lesser-known landmark is home to an impressive private art collection and gardens ideal for a slow afternoon walk.
Once part of a 17th-century fortification, this tea garden offers flowering shrubs, a cozy café, and a sense of history in every corner.
Designed by Piet Oudolf, the visionary behind New York’s High Line, this sculpture garden marries contemporary Dutch art with blossoming landscapes- a great stop for art and nature lovers.
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8.Museums for tulip lovers
Learn more about the rich cultural history behind tulips at these museums:
Located in Lisse, this museum examines the history of the Dutch flower bulb industry — from its role in global trade to its inspiration for generations of artists. You'll find inspiring exhibits on tulip breeding, export history, and vintage artwork inspired by the flower.
🌸 The Tulip Experience Amsterdam
From its interactive museum and indoor picking garden to art exhibits, a farmers' market, and even a cinema, The Tulip Experience Amsterdam combines history, beauty, and hands-on enterntainment in the heart of the Flower Bulb Region.
