My wife and I are planning a trip to the Netherlands in mid-September on 2016.
We would love to visit at least one tulip farm.
Any suggestions on possible candidates? Are tulips even in bloom that time of year?
Please advise, thanks!
Tom S.
Posted by
the Netherlands
2487 posts
I'm afraid September is too late for the colour spectacle of the tulip fields. Late March until early May is the season, depending on the weather. But there are so many other worthwhile things to do in the Netherlands.
Posted by
Wyckoff, NJ, USA
7298 posts
Alternatively, consider looking for the annual Open Days weekend in September, when you might get to see some unusual attractions (not floral, that is) not normally open to the public. A second-choice for year-round flowers might be the weekday auction near Amsterdam, in Aalsmeer. The outdoor park of Hooge Veelue (check my spelling) will only have a few late perennials blooming in September, but it's a very pretty place, with a famous art museum to boot. The botanical garden in Amsterdam has some greenhouses.
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
32747 posts
A second-choice for year-round flowers might be the weekday auction near Amsterdam, in Aalsmeer.
A good suggestion, but double check just before you go. They have been cutting back, and may not be open for public view by September.
Posted by
Olympia, Washington
238 posts
I happened to see an article online somewhere about a dahlia event, and looked it up. The artistry seems amazing, so it will be on our list.
http://www.holland.com/global/tourism/article/flower-parade-zundert.htm
http://www.corsozundert.nl/home-en/
Is there anyone who has gone and can offer comments?
Donna