Tulips are one of the many symbols of the Netherlands. The best time to go see fields of tulips is the Spring, from March to mid May. Flowers have an important place in the Netherlands. A big parade is held at the end of April throughout the country: Bollenstreek Flower Parade (See picture below).

Other events such as the Bloemencorso Valkenswaard parade and the Kerstflora (Christmas Flora) are held throughout the year.

Keukenhof is the world's largest flower garden. Indeed the garden is 32 hectares large ! Keukenhof is near Harleem and attract every year thousands of tourist from all around the world and is one of the most photographed sights in the world.