📜 The Bloemen Route, or “Flower Route”, is a 25-mile road through prime Dutch tulip country. Floral cultivation began in the Netherlands in 1593, leading to the "tulip mania" economic bubble. 🔍 It winds through a rainbow of Dutch tulips, fields of different pigments arranged like a floral quilt. # Why Go 🌷 Witness vast fields of vibrant Dutch tulips 🚲 Explore the route by renting a bike 🌸 Experience the yearly Bloemencorso Bollenstreek Flower Parade in mid-April 📚 Learn about the fascinating history of "tulip mania" # Why Avoid ⚠️ Peak tulip blooming season is limited to the second half of April # Tips 📍 Route starts in Haarlem, ends in Leiden, with Lisse (Keukenhof Gardens) at its heart.