The most beautiful sights
The best sights and attractions to visit on your bicycle tour in the Bulb Region
The Bulb Region is a region in the western part of the Netherlands, best known for its beautiful bulb fields. But the region has much more to offer than just flowers. The Bulb Region is an ideal destination for a bicycle tour, because you can enjoy nature, culture, history and friendliness. In this article we give you some tips and suggestions for the most beautiful sights and attractions you can visit during your bicycle tour in the Bulb Region.
Keukenhof
A bike ride in the Bulb Region is not complete without a visit to Keukenhof, the largest flower park in the world. In spring, you can admire more than 7 million flower bulbs here, blooming in all sorts of colors, shapes and scents. You can stroll around endlessly, take photos, have a picnic or enjoy the shows and events held there. You can also take a canal boat or rent a bicycle to explore the area and the bulb fields. The Keukenhof is a must-see for any flower lover.
De Zilk
De Zilk is a small village in the municipality of Noordwijk, which borders the Hollandse Duinen National Park. This is a unique nature reserve, consisting of dunes, forests, heathland, grasslands and lakes. You can enjoy cycling, hiking, bird watching or relaxing here. One of the highlights of the park is the Eendenkooi (duck decoy), a historic site where ducks used to be caught for consumption. Now it is a resting area for water birds, which you can observe from a viewing hut. De Zilk is a perfect place for nature lovers.
Noordwijk
Noordwijk is a popular seaside resort on the North Sea, known for its long sandy beach, its pleasant promenade and its lively center. Here you can sunbathe, swim, surf, sail or walk along the beach or through the dunes. You can also visit the Museum Noordwijk, where you can learn more about the history and culture of the fishing village. Or you can take a look at Space Expo, the visitor center of the European Space Agency ESA, where you can learn all about space and space travel. Noordwijk is a versatile place for a day out.
Lisse
Lisse is the heart of the Bulb Region, where you can see many bulb fields, bulb barns and bulb villas. You can also visit the Museum De Zwarte Tulp here, where you can learn all about the history and development of bulb culture. Or you can take a look at 't Huys Dever, a medieval castle that is now a museum. Here you can climb the castle tower, tour the castle room or take a guided tour. Lisse is a historic and cultural place in the Bulb Region.
Sassenheim
Sassenheim is a village in the municipality of Teylingen, known for its bulb fields and its flower parade. The flower parade is an annual event, in which a procession of floats decorated with flowers passes through the region. You can also visit the Ringburg Teylingen, a ruined castle from the 13th century that used to be the residence of the Counts of Holland. Or you can take a look at the Oude Tol, an old inn that is now a restaurant. Sassenheim is an atmospheric and festive place in the Bulb Region.
The Bollenstreek is a region with many sights and attractions that you can visit during your bicycle tour. The region is a paradise for cyclists, who love flowers, nature, culture, history and conviviality. The region is a voyage of discovery for your senses that you will not soon forget.
