Bulb Region Coastal Route

Bulb Region Coastal Route
The Bollenstreek, a unique and versatile area with its colourful flower bulb fields, vast beaches, spectacular dunes, vast forests, green peat meadow areas and a beautiful water area. For the cyclist this area offers all possibilities. With the Bollenstreek Kustroute you discover the versatility of this area. From the dune tops of the Hollands Duin you have a beautiful view over the region. In addition to beautiful and varied nature you will also discover a number of country estates and castles, monuments and cozy villages on the route!

The route starts from TOP Lisse, where you can park your car (for free).

Lisse and surroundings

The village of Lisse originated on the beach ridge, between the dunes and the Haarlemmermeer. The oldest building in Lisse is the fortified residential tower't Huys Dever, built around 1375. In the 17th and 18th centuries, wealthy city dwellers established beautiful country estates here. The inner dunes and almost all estates were excavated for sand extraction and flower bulb cultivation. An exception is the Keukenhof estate, where the Keukenhof flower exhibition is located on part of the estate. The history of flower bulb cultivation can be seen in the Museum De Zwarte Tulp. The village of Lisse has a pleasant catering square,'t Vierkant, with a shopping centre nearby, where you can find various authentic shops.

Tip 1: Keukenhof Estate
The atmospheric and wooded Landgoed Keukenhof is located in the middle of the Bollensteek. A visit to the estate with the castle, gardens, art exhibitions, catering, petting zoo and nature and environmental visitor center is definitely recommended!
Address: Keukenhof 1, Lisse Telephone: 0252-750690 Internet: www.kasteelkeukenhof.nl

Tip 2: Keukenhof Flower Exhibition
If you want to experience spring at its best, visit the largest flower garden in the Netherlands between March and May. No fewer than seven million flower bulbs bloom in the 32-hectare park. Furthermore, beautiful indoor exhibitions are continuously organised here.
Address: Stationsweg 166a, Lisse Telephone: 0252-465564 Internet: www.keukenhof.nl

Tip 3: The Black Tulip Museum
Five centuries of flower bulb culture are summarized in Museum De Zwarte Tulp. The museum shows how flower bulbs are grown and how new varieties are created.
Address: Grachtweg 2A, Lisse Telephone: 0252-417900 Internet: www.museumdezwartetulp.nl

Tip 4: Village centre of Lisse
The village centre of Lisse originated from the square't Vierkant. The first settlement of Lisse around 1198 consisted of a number of houses around the dune top't Vierkant. This is now a square that residents and visitors know where to find to enjoy a bite to eat and a drink.
The square is situated on the Heereweg at house numbers 220-240.

Tip 5: 't Huys Dever
't Huys Dever was built shortly after 1375 by Reinier Dever or d´Ever, who came from Dutch nobles. The building is a so-called residential tower or donjon, like many that stood in the coastal region. Except for Dever, they have all disappeared.
Address: Heereweg 349-A, Lisse Telephone: 0252-411430 Internet: www.kasteeldever.nl

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