Keukenhof(English: “Kitchen garden”; Dutch pronunciation: [ko:ka(n),hof), also known as the Garden of Europe, is one of the world’s largest flower garden, situated in the muncipality of Lisse, in the Netherlands,[1] According to The official website, Keukenhof Park covers an area of 32 hectares (79 acres) and approximately 7 million flowers bulbs are planted in the gardens annually.[2][3] keukenhof is widely known for its tulips, and it also features numerous other flowers, including hyacinths, daffodils, lilies, roses, carnations and irises.[4]

Keukenhof is located in the province of South Holland, south of Haarlem and southwest of Amsterdam in the area called the “Done and Bulb Region” ( Duin-en Bollenstreek). It is accessible by bus from Haarlem and Leiden train stations as well as Schiphol. Thoughits grounds are open year- round for private affairs and festivals, Keukenhof is only open to the general public for a world-renowned 8 week tulip display from mid-March to mid-May,[5] with peak viewing arriving near mid-April, depending on growing season weather, which varies annually. In 2019, 1.5 million people visited keukenhof,[6] equivalent to 26,000 visitors per day.[7] By comparison, the Rijksmussen receives an average of 8,000 visitors per day, the Efteling recieves 14,000.

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