Celebrate Springtime At Keukenhof, Netherlands
March 14, 2007 – 2:13 pmIf you have a love for springtime and enjoy beautiful gardens, The Keukenhof might be of interest to you.
This year’s theme at Keukenhof is “300 year Linnaeus, the King of Flowers.” Linnaeus is a famous Swedish botanist that studied at the Dutch university in Harderwijk, the predecessor
of what is now Wageningen University of Life Sciences.
Garden enthusiasts and nature lovers can celebrate spring at Keukenhof from 22 March till 20 May, when the 32-hectare park will be a feast for the eyes with a staggering 7 million bulbs in full bloom, flowering shrubs, centuries-old trees and ornamental lakes with fountains. Again, each path leads to a spectacular tableau.
Keukenhof offers untold opportunities for amateur and professional photographers, and art devotees will love the pieces by famous Dutch and foreign artists strategically placed around the park. The oldest part of the park provides the setting for “De Stoel” (the chair), a project by some 25 artists, each with his/her very own interpretation of the same theme. Sculptures by Carl Milles, one of Sweden’s greatest artists, are on show in the spring meadow.
Children can also enjoy the petting zoo or a giant mosaic of Pippie Longstocking made out of flowers.
To find out more about Keukenhof, please visit their website.
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