A varied tour through the Bulb Region

In the Lisse area you can enjoy picturesque landscapes that change color over the course of the year. In spring, crocuses set the tone, then tulips, daffodils and hyacinths provide a beautiful hue. In late summer you can enjoy colorful gladioli, dahlias and carnations.

Teylingen Castle
If you are a lover of historic buildings, you will certainly enjoy this region. Like the impressive ruins of Slot Teylingen? This moated castle dates from the thirteenth century. After a fire in 1675, it fell into disrepair, although the ruin was slightly renovated at the end of the twentieth century. Just below Voorhout you see the Hoop Doet Leven. This polder mill from 1783 was originally located in Rijnsburg, but has been at its current location since 1999.

Noordwijkerhout
There are also a few beautiful monuments in Noordwijkerhout. What about the White Church, which originally dates from 1300? During the Siege of Leiden (1573-1574) the Beggars set fire to the church to keep it out of the hands of the Spanish. The ship was not restored until 1620. 

Keukenhof Castle
The Keukenhof in Lisse is of course the icing on the flower cake. But the estate with castle of the same name is also worth a visit. The castle was built in 1640 as a residence on behalf of a commander of the Dutch East India Company. More than two centuries later, this building was given a makeover into a neo-Gothic castle with different types of towers. Furniture from various years and style periods can be viewed in the salons. The beautiful interior, which has been preserved in its entirety, shows how the nobility used to live. Would you like to take another nice bike ride from De Engel? Then also drive route 360714.