What would a trip to The Netherlands be without seeing the tulips? I absolutely loved going to this famous site in Europe. Here are some highlights of how it went!
The Keukenhof Gardens are about a 45 minute drive from Amsterdam, and during that drive I was able to take a look at some design elements in the signs, architecture, and colors all around. We passed some really cool buildings that amazed me.
As soon as we got to the gardens, this amazing entryway greeted us. It was much more modern than the other architecture I had seen in the city.
The garden itself is known as the “Garden of Europe” and is one of the most visited attractions in The Netherlands. We went during the last week of the season, but still got to see some beautiful tulips. There are also hedges, other flowers, and food attractions at the gardens!
We went inside a cafe due to rain, and I got to see some eye-catching fonts and designs for bathrooms, food, light fixtures, and others. We also got to look at the famous flower shows in pavilions all throughout the gardens, showing arrangements and designs to inspire people for their own gardens and designs.
Another highlight was that we got to go during the 75th anniversary of the gardens! There was a sign entirely made out of tulips that was very impressive. A pavilion we went inside had more clothing, logos, and historic facts for the 75th anniversary as well.
After the Keukenhof Gardens, we went over to see some historic windmills, a clog making store, and other historic buildings. The preserved windmills and architecture were fascinating to me. Learning and seeing why this country is so popular was a great experience! If you are able to, you will not regret going to The Netherlands!
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