21 Of The Most Beautiful Botanical Gardens In The World

Keukenhof, Netherlands: One of the largest flower gardens in the world, Keukenhof is famous for its tulips and other flowering bulbs. Spread over 32 hectares of land, Keukenhof is located in the town of Lisse, an easy day trip from Amsterdam. Around 7 million bulbs are planted here each year. This flower garden is only open in the Spring, usually from mid March to mid May. Nicknamed The Garden of Europe, Keukenhof boasts 800 varieties of tulips. The colorful flowers are supplied by growers for free. Keukenhof Garden tours usually last 45 minutes, or you can also take self guided tours. In this case, allow a couple of hours to admire the gardens in depth.