Flowerbulb Fields

Noordwijk is in the heart of the Dutch Dune and Flowerbulb Region. This so-called ‘Greenport’ is an economic area of world stature. Businesses in this region account for almost two thirds of the global trade and export of flower bulbs. The development of horticulture and the respective knowledge institutes, logistic and service activities provide for a strong international competitive position. Noordwijk also hosts one of the most famous attractions of the Netherlands: the flowerbulb fields. In spring, the route between Amsterdam and Noordwijk leads through a colourful 'sea' of flowering tulips and other bulbous flowers. The flower seaside resort also features numerous unique flower events such as the Bloemencorso, the most beautiful traffic jam of the Netherlands, and the Flower Parade. The highlight of all these spectacular flower displays is the Keukenhof, located ten minutes away from Noordwijk. The Keukenhof is a unique flower park that is open only a few months each year: from around the end of March to the end of May. Each year, an area 79 acres is turned into gardens and parks, using over 7 million crocuses, narcissuses, tulips, hyacinths, lilies and other bulbous plants. This wonderful 'colour explosion' attracts around 800,000 visitors each year from all over the world.