Keukenhof Gardens: A Tulip Paradise and Dutch Heritage Celebration

Keukenhof Gardens: A Spring Spectacle

• 🌷 The world-famous Keukenhof gardens, located near Amsterdam, are open for 8 weeks annually from March to May, showcasing millions of hand-planted tulip bulbs.
• 📸 The gardens have become an "influencer's paradise," with designated "selfie spots" to attract visitors and encourage social media sharing.
• ⚠️ Keukenhof provides "dos and don'ts" guidelines to manage the large crowds and prevent damage to the flower beds, addressing recurring complaints from farmers about damaged fields.

Tulips: A Symbol of Dutch Heritage and Industry

• 🇳🇱 Tulips are an iconic flower for the Netherlands, deeply ingrained in the country's heritage since the 1700s.
• 💰 While the historical "tulip mania" bubble of the 1600s is long gone, tulips remain a significant global industry worth $6 billion.
• 📈 The Netherlands is the number one producer and exporter of tulip bulbs, generating approximately $2 billion in bulb exports annually.