Bloemen Route
The Bloemen Route, or “Flower Route”, stretches 25 miles through prime Dutch tulip country as a result of “tulip mania,” the world’s first economic bubble.

📜 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.

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