Best Places to See Flowers in Amsterdam
Introduction
Many people around the world associate Amsterdam with flowering and, especially, with tulips. If you have a passion in flowers or else you are in a frenzy mood to see the colors of this city then there are few places definitely which are not to be missed. Hence, in this article, we are going to give you details about the ideal places you may visit to enjoy the flowers in Amsterdam and the useful tips are also included.
1. Keukenhof Gardens
Keukenhof Gardens or more referred to as the garden of a thousand varieties of tulips stands out as one of the famous flower destinations globally. It is situated near Amsterdam, occupies more than 79 acres and has more than 7 million flowers. Equally, if you are around between mid-March and mid-May, you will have the opportunity to see flowers such as the tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, and many other spring flowers. It also has various occasions, displays and a guided tour on offer.
Tips:
- It is advisable to visit at the early morning time or even in the evening to avoid big groups hovering around.
- Carry comfortable shoes and footwear for walking on the expanses of the gardens.
- You should take your camera with you so that you can take pictures of the flowers to admire their beauty.
2. Bloemenmarkt – Floating Flower Market
A brief to clients: The topic you are to write about is the Bloemenmarkt, which is the only floating flower market in the entire globe. Located at the Singel canal, it gives the one an opportunity to purchase flowers, bulbs and seeds throughout the year. The flowers that are available are; tulips, roses, orchids, etc.. It is a good place to visit and possibly find ornamental plants which can be purchased to be planted at homes or acquire bulbs to grow the flowers.
Tips:
- Thus, it is better to go there in the morning to enjoy the freshest products on the shelves.
- The article advised the public to be careful when buying a new item to ensure that they got the best quality at the lowest price in order to avoid buying counterfeit products.
- Flowers bulbs or seeds can be purchased and consumed as a memorable item.
3. Vondelpark
Vondelpark is one of the busiest park in the town/ city for visitors and the residents alike. It is an expansive area reaching over 120 acres, thus, providing a calm environment despite the location in the middle of the city. It can’t be considered as a flower park per se but floral decorations are seen all over the park depending on the season. They prefer spring and summer for their visit since there is lots of fecundity in the gardens.
Tips:
- Pack a lunch and sit on the flower and take a picnic.
- One can rent a bike within the park to cover more ground within the area as it is greatly dominated by green areas.
- There are things to look for such as floral shows or festivals, music festivals among others.
4. Amstelpark
Amstelpark is a park situated in the south of the city and it can be considered as one of the best known yet unexplored areas. It has remarkable gardens, among them, a rose garden, a Japanese garden, and a maze. It is remarkable for automated flower arrangement displays that it organizes during different seasons, the greenhouse with tropical plants and flowers included.
Tips:
- Summer season is particularly best for people who would want to visit and appreciate on the roses.
- Walking through the japanese garden to have a peace feeling and a quiet environment.
- For more info about the flower exhibitions in the park and the workshops, one has to visit the park’s website.
5. Hortus Botanicus
Hortus Botanicus is one if the oldest botanical gardens in the world. It is situated in the very heart of the Plantage area of Amsterdam, and hosts the impressive number of over 4,000 various plant species, some of which are true exotic and rarities of the floristic world. The gardens represent a learning opportunity as well as an opportunity to view different varieties of plant from all over the world.
Tips:
- Collect more information on the specific plants offered by taking a guided tour during your visit.
- This is a wonderful flower garden for anyone who love ferns to visit the butterfly greenhouse.
- There are additional events /workshops which might be held on the website for the flower lovers.
Conclusion
There are many places in Amsterdam where one can see flowers of various beautiful kinds. Is it the famous beds with millions of flowers in the Keukenhof Gardens, waterway side flower market, or the lesser known Vondelpark, Amstelpark, and Hortus Botanicus you can become an admirer of the beauty that this city has to offer. Do not leave your camera at home and immerse yourself into the charming atmosphere of the city of Amsterdam surrounded by flowers!
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