Bike in the tulips

If you would like to enjoy the bulbs and if you do not like hords of tourist in buses nor Japanese groups in front of you taking pictures... prefer biking in the tulip fields. It is a great adventure that you can easily adjust from 10 to 40 km with nice cafés along the way. For a full day trip, you can even plan to eat at the beach.



Main activity : Bike in the tulip fields
Rent a bike, Keukenhof, main parking
Navigator : Keukenhof
more info : www.rent-a-bikevandam.nl
Tel : 06-12 08 98 58
Kees does not have many kids' bikes ; it is thus wise to call and book. If you have an easy plug-in child seat, take it with you.
Do not miss the Zilk Polder which is usually very flowery.
From April 1-15, you will enjoy hyacinthus and jonquils. From April 15-30, it is the best period for tulips. In May, you can be lucky and still see tulips, but it may be too late. Call before organizing your trip.
Cover yourself up as it is always very very windy.



Lunch break : De Ruigenhoek
Navigator : Herenweg 444, Noordwijkerhout
more info : www.deruigenhoek.nl/
Tel : 0252-372435
Classic Eet café with the usual broodjes and tomato soep. The terrace is protected from the wind and can be nice if the weather is sunny.



Other fun activity : Bloemen Corso
more info : www.bloemencorso-bollenstreek.nl/
A big flower parade, on the last Saturday of April. All parade cars are decorated with characters and sceneries made of real flowers. Amazing and fun if you can bear a bit of kitsch.