CNN Traveler ranks gorgeous places with magical beauty, like stepping out of unreal fairy tales. And the Dutch tulip fields are proud to be on this list.
1. What is CNN traveler’s list of 42 fairy tale places?
“These romantic castles, charming towns, and majestic waterfalls can all be part of your own happily ever after.”
Hidden turreted castles amid the skies. Romantic walkways with rich vegetation. Wildflowers blanket the forests. These ethereal locations may appear right out of a Grimms’ fairy tale, but they exist in the real world—and they’re just as amazing as any location in a novel. (In some cases, they’ve even inspired imaginary film settings.)
CNN has selected 42 fairy tale destinations, ranging from a fanciful, grass-roofed refuge in Austria to a dazzlingly blue hamlet in Morocco.
You can see a full list at here
2. Why are tulip fields in the Netherlands on this list?
Its extended spring season and calm nights make the Netherlands ideal for tulip cultivation. The regularly drained soil in the polders is ideal for growing tulip bulbs, which thrive in well-drained but wet soil.
From mid-March to the end of May, large portions of the Netherlands are transformed into a beautiful patchwork quilt by the tulips. If you visit the Netherlands in April to view the tulips, you will find fields packed with vibrant hues.
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3. The Best Places in the Netherlands to See Tulip Fields
3.1. Keukenhof Gardens
Visiting Keukenhof gardens during tulip season is a springtime tradition in the Netherlands. Every year, more than 6 million tulip bulbs are planted in this sprawling park, and the English-style landscape gardens are breathtaking. Throughout the season, Keukenhof hosts various events, including a massive flower parade that draws thousands of tourists.
3.2. Amsterdam city
Yes, this is a whole city, but because to the various springtime events and activities that take place here, finding tulips in Amsterdam is never difficult. Aside from the floating flower market and other horticultural attractions, Amsterdam also hosts a massive tulip festival. Many of the city’s cultural organizations participate in this event, planting tulips around their buildings to create colorful oasis.
3.3. Noordoostpolder Tulip Fields
The municipality of Noordoostpolder, like the rest of the Flevoland province, was submerged beneath the water until relatively recently, and was reclaimed from the Zuiderzee bay in the mid-20th century. This vast area of land is now covered with flower fields and is one of the best spots in the Netherlands to experience tulip season. Many farms in Noordoostpolder offer guided field excursions, and the entire area is quite bike-friendly.
3.4. Lisse Tulip Fields
Although Lisse is most commonly linked with Keukenhof, it is surrounded by hundreds of tulip fields that primarily produce tulips for the worldwide market. These broad, multicolored swaths of land are breathtakingly gorgeous and easily accessible by bicycle. Indeed, Lisse has long been associated with floriculture and is home to the Museum de Zwarte Tulp, which is dedicated to the Dutch tulip industry.
3.5. Noordwijkerhout Tulip Fields
The little area of lush coastline land between Leiden and Haarlem, known colloquially as de Duin- en Bollenstreek, is famous for its huge tulip fields (the dune and bulb region). This lovely scenery winds through the small Dutch town of Noordwijkerhout, which is widely renowned for its exceptional tulip bulbs. Exploring this region by bike is rewarding since it allows you to discover North Holland’s agricultural hinterland, harsh dunes, and stunning shoreline.
