Cycling through the heart of the Bulb Region

Get to know the bulb region
Noordwijkerhout is the starting point of this route. In the center of the city you can take a look at De Witte Kerk from 1300. This beautiful church was destroyed by a fire in 1573, but the structure was later restored to its former glory. From here you set course for the flower village of Lisse. This village, which is surrounded by colorful bulb fields, has a rich flower bulb culture. Lisse is known for the world-famous Keukenhof flower garden, the bulb fields and the De Zwarte Tulp museum. In the cozy village center it is nice to relax at one of the many terraces or restaurants that you will find here, such as Brasserie Hemels Lisse.

Pick your own bouquet
Gain new energy and then head to the Pluktuin Noordwijkerhout to pick a beautiful bouquet of flowers.

Museum De Zwarte Tulp
At Museum De Zwarte Tulp in Lisse you will find answers to all your questions related to flower bulb cultivation. View the interactive exhibitions for young and old and learn more about the history of the region, the work on the land from 100 years ago to the present and the science behind developing new tulip varieties. This museum is located in a building that once served as a bulb shed.

Want to know more about the background of this colorful region before exploring the route yourself? Then take a look at the inspiration page about the Bulb Region .