Since I live in the Netherlands I was always wondering if the Tulip fields really exist and if they are reachable by car or public transport or you can only admire them on the beautiful pictures.
Tulip fields in Hillegom
This year my social media feed exploded with beautiful pictures of all kind of colors and I decided that the time has come to explore the myth and to find the tulip fields. I did my meticulous research on Google, but could not find a destination reachable by public transport or with a parking to leave the car. And by accident, a colleague of mine suggested to go to Hillegom – a little town with a railway station surrounded by Tulip Fields! Even if you don’t have a car, you take the train to Hillegom and here there are their majesty the tulips! From the station itself, you can already see the endless tulip fields in Hillegom.
When to visit the tulip fields in the Netherlands?
Needless to continue to write about all the beauty I saw in front of me! Take a moment, and look at my pictures below! Be aware that the best period to visit the Tulip Fields or Keukenhof is between March and April. So, I confirm the Tulip Fields really exist and you can enter them and make gorgeous pictures!
Keukenhof vs. Hillegom
Keukenhof is the most famous and one of the most touristic sites in the world. With this in mind I would advise to book your ticket in advance, because chances are very high you won’t be able to enter if you decide to visit the gardens spontaneously. Another key point and something I would hihly recommend it to visit Keukenhof in the morning as by lunchtime it’s going to be crowded.
To conclude, personally, I prefer Hillegom and would choose it instead of Keukenhof as the tulip fields in Hillegom are massive and you won’t be bothered by tourists. And most of all, you will make great pictures to be proud of.
Did you enjoy the pictures of the tulip fields in Hillegom?
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