Keukenhof/tulips
Jan 22, 2016, 7:00 am
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http://www.lovers.nl/pdf/keukenhof%2...0timetable.pdf
I don't know if this is the schedule of this year or last year but it will probably be similar anyways.
Once the date is closer you can look up the exact time at the widget on the bottom of the page here as this info is not available yet.
I don't know if this is the schedule of this year or last year but it will probably be similar anyways.
Once the date is closer you can look up the exact time at the widget on the bottom of the page here as this info is not available yet.
Jan 22, 2016, 7:22 am
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The park was fairly quiet for the first hour or so after we arrived and became increasingly crowded. When we left in the late morning, we had to fight upstream through the people arriving to get out and to our bus. The park is quite large so it can handle a lot of people, and it's not like Disney World where you have to wait on long lines to see each attraction. The people spread out and it was only when exiting that it was unpleasant.
Mar 18, 2016, 2:15 pm
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I want to arrive at Keukenof earlier than the express bus gets there from AMS.
I did a search and found that I can take the Qliner 361 bus from AMS to Vreewijk, Lisse and walk 18 minutes. Where exactly is the bus stop for the Qliner 361 bus at AMS?
I did a search and found that I can take the Qliner 361 bus from AMS to Vreewijk, Lisse and walk 18 minutes. Where exactly is the bus stop for the Qliner 361 bus at AMS?
Mar 20, 2016, 8:03 am
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I know I am late to this thread, but I'd like to weigh in. If you have the chance to see Keukenhof, don't miss it. It is absolutely spectacular. It is well designed to handle a lot of people and does not "feel" crowded. It is one of the sights that ought to be on a bucket list.
For towns to visit, Vollendam is high on my list. Lots of historic and beautiful things, but not as "touristy" as Delft. Admittedly, Delft is still picturesque.
For towns to visit, Vollendam is high on my list. Lots of historic and beautiful things, but not as "touristy" as Delft. Admittedly, Delft is still picturesque.
Mar 20, 2016, 1:19 pm
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I know I am late to this thread, but I'd like to weigh in. If you have the chance to see Keukenhof, don't miss it. It is absolutely spectacular. It is well designed to handle a lot of people and does not "feel" crowded. It is one of the sights that ought to be on a bucket list.
For towns to visit, Vollendam is high on my list. Lots of historic and beautiful things, but not as "touristy" as Delft. Admittedly, Delft is still picturesque.
I plan to arrive around 08:30 before the first tour bus from AMS arrives. I'd like to take the scenic boat ride offered at Keukenhof before the crowds arrive too and see the windmill. I'm hoping that Tuesdays aren't busy. If they are, so be it. I'd like to be done by 12:00 to catch the bus to Leiden.
Mar 22, 2016, 12:33 pm
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You're not late!
My plan is to take the bus to Leiden which apparently leaves from the gates of Keukenhof, walk around a bit, and then take the train to Haarlem.
I plan to arrive around 08:30 before the first tour bus from AMS arrives. I'd like to take the scenic boat ride offered at Keukenhof before the crowds arrive too and see the windmill. I'm hoping that Tuesdays aren't busy. If they are, so be it. I'd like to be done by 12:00 to catch the bus to Leiden.
My plan is to take the bus to Leiden which apparently leaves from the gates of Keukenhof, walk around a bit, and then take the train to Haarlem.
I plan to arrive around 08:30 before the first tour bus from AMS arrives. I'd like to take the scenic boat ride offered at Keukenhof before the crowds arrive too and see the windmill. I'm hoping that Tuesdays aren't busy. If they are, so be it. I'd like to be done by 12:00 to catch the bus to Leiden.
But, we were not thrilled with the Keukenhof itself. Crowded, and we were late in the season so saw a lot of stems rather than flowers. There were more people in walkers and wheel chairs than anyone else. The options listed above are generally better options - Haarlem and Delft are both very nice places to walk around in.
Mar 29, 2016, 11:02 am
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Mar 29, 2016, 8:43 pm
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We are heading to Norway+Netherlands in the last week of April. Will be renting an apartment in Noordwijk and a VW Polo for 4 days. Would like to travel around a little bit, visit Amsterdam (Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh museum), flower fields+Keukenhof, and the rest is wide open. A cheese market is on the list too.
Would appreciate tips and suggestions
Would appreciate tips and suggestions
Mar 30, 2016, 1:53 am
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While in Amsterdam you also might consider a canal tour.
Regarding the cheesemarket: you might have to plan this for a particular day as there is one iirc every friday in Alkmaar (north of Amsterdam) and one every thursday in Gouda (southeast of Noordwijk/Leiden).
If you visit the Cheesemarket in Gouda you might spend the day there or consider a visit to Delft or Leiden as they are pretty close by and close to Noordwijk.
Also somewhat different and close to Amsterdam: Fortress city of Naarden.
Regarding the cheesemarket: you might have to plan this for a particular day as there is one iirc every friday in Alkmaar (north of Amsterdam) and one every thursday in Gouda (southeast of Noordwijk/Leiden).
If you visit the Cheesemarket in Gouda you might spend the day there or consider a visit to Delft or Leiden as they are pretty close by and close to Noordwijk.
Also somewhat different and close to Amsterdam: Fortress city of Naarden.
Mar 31, 2016, 4:41 am
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We are heading to Norway+Netherlands in the last week of April. Will be renting an apartment in Noordwijk and a VW Polo for 4 days. Would like to travel around a little bit, visit Amsterdam (Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh museum), flower fields+Keukenhof, and the rest is wide open. A cheese market is on the list too.
Would appreciate tips and suggestions
Would appreciate tips and suggestions
Apr 1, 2016, 8:42 am
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http://www.lovers.nl/pdf/keukenhof%2...0timetable.pdf
I don't know if this is the schedule of this year or last year but it will probably be similar anyways.
I don't know if this is the schedule of this year or last year but it will probably be similar anyways.