A day trip to the Northeast Polder during the tulip bloom is one of the most enjoyable spring outings in the Netherlands. During this period, the landscape turns into a colourful sea of flowers and there is plenty to do for young and old alike.
But what exactly can you do during tulip flowering?
🌷 Visit the Tulip Festival Northeast Polder
During flowering, the annual Tulip Festival Noordoostpolder takes place. This festival is organised by a non-profit organisation and is possible thanks to sponsors and volunteers from the region.
The festival is all about:
- tulip fields
- routes through the landscape
- local activities and experiences
- Connecting and informing visitors with growers
👉 View all current events via Tulip festival Noordoostpolder
🚗 Drive the famous tulip car route
The car route is the classic of the tulip festival.
You drive past:
- vast tulip fields
- colourful plots
- different stops
Along the way, you can stop at several places to take photos and take a closer look at the tulips.
🚴♂️ Discover the tulip fields by bike
Prefer to be active? Then the cycling route is a perfect choice.
Bike benefits:
- you experience the environment more calmly
- you can easily stop at beautiful fields
- you get closer to nature
The routes are specially plotted along the most beautiful places at the time.
🧸 Fun for kids: Bollie the Bear
There is also plenty for families to do.
With Bollie the Bear, the car route becomes an interactive experience for children.
During the Bollie the Bear route:
- children follow a playful and educational programme
- there are assignments and games along the way
- the tulip route will be fun for young and old alike
This makes a day of tulip watching an adventure for children too.
📱 Handy tip: use the tulip route app
To make the most of your visit, use the official tulip route app.
In it you will find:
- current routes
- navigation along the fields
- information on stops and activities
Ideal for planning your day well.
🚁 See the tulip fields from above?
The car route and cycling routes are beautiful, but do you really want to see the tulips in their entirety?
Then a helicopter flight over the Northeast Polder is a unique addition to your day.
From the air, you can see:
- the full colour pattern
- the vast surface area of the fields
- how the landscape changes during flowering
During the flight, pilot Pieter Veendrick talks about the region, tulip cultivation and the history of the polder.
🌷 Make it a complete day out
A visit to the Northeast Polder during tulip flowering is best when you combine several activities:
- explore the fields by car or bike route
- enjoy the activities of the Tulip Festival Noordoostpolder
- and conclude with a helicopter flight over the tulip fields
So you experience the tulips both from the ground and from the air.
Ready to make your day complete?
Want to make your visit to the tulip fields unforgettable?
👉 Book your helicopter flight over the tulip fields in the Northeast Polder and experience scenery like you don't see anywhere else 🚁🌷