Keukenhof expects 800,000 visitors between now and May 17 when it closes. Tickets cost 16 euros ($17) for adults and 8 euros ($8.65) for children 4 to 11 years old.

It’s the 68th year for the gardens, whose name means “kitchen garden” in Dutch. In the 15th century, the area provided fruits and vegetables to a nearby castle (hence the kitchen connection).

Keukenhof Gardens, located in the Dutch town of Lisse, South Holland, is a magical spring destination. Known globally as “The Garden of Europe,” this vast flower park is a must-see for ...

The Keukenhof garden’s more than one million expected visitors don’t need too much encouragement to snap pictures among the tulips, hyacinths, daffodils and myriad other flowers.

Follow the Keukenhof signs. For those in the Netherlands, Schinnen Trips & Tours is offering a day trip to the Keukenhof Gardens on April 21. For more information, call DSN 360-7560 or+31 (0)46 ...