Flower bulb region tours and activities
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The inside story
Step into spring with a visit to the flower bulb region, or Bollenstreek, as it's locally known. This vibrant area wedges itself in between Leiden and Haarlem. Take a short ride out of these bustling cities and you'll soon lose yourself in a maze of colours, smells and sights. This is the real deal - a nature-lover's paradise.
Carolus Clusius originally planted the first tulips at Leiden University's Botanical Gardens, many years ago. Since then - due to the rich, sandy soil in which the bulbs can grow - the cultivation of flowers has grown to become one of The Netherlands's most famous - and most beautiful - tourist attractions.
