Experience the Aalsmeer Flower Festival from June 21 to 23: a weekend full of flowers, art and music at the Flower Art Museum and Historical Garden in Aalsmeer.
From May 26 to September 15, the Flower Art Museum presents the exhibition "Hanakotoba". Discover the Japanese flower language and its rich symbolism.
The Westeinderplassen are a beautiful complex of lakes in Aalsmeer – a hidden gem in the Randstad region near Amsterdam. In this article you can read all about the origins of this beautiful lake area, learn why it is a magnet for water sports enthusiasts, and why the Westeinderplassen are a perfect location for sustainable…
Standup paddleboarding (SUP) is the relaxed version of surfing without waves. SUP is the current watersport trend, and Aalsmeer is the perfect place to experience it. In this article, you'll discover what SUP involves and why the Westeinderplassen is a dream location for standup paddleboarding near Amsterdam.
You're assured of a unique experience when you visit the flower auction in Aalsmeer. Here are some fun facts for your visit to Royal FloraHolland!
For flowers from the Netherlands, go to Aalsmeer! Everyone knows that. People from all over the world come to our flower capital to enjoy, work with and learn about flowers in Aalsmeer. This rich flower history goes back to the beginning of the 20th century, and Aalsmeer is still the epicentre of floriculture.
The Ubink greenhouses, located on the Mijnsherenweg in Kudelstaart are packed with cacti and succulents. They really are a work of art! The patterns and colours in combination with the lines of greenhouses are truly magnificent. But Ubink is so much more. It is a leading company in Europe in the field of cacti and…
The island known as VissersVreugd on the Westeinderplassen brings the Ibiza vibe to Aalsmeer. Picture the scene: room for lounging in the sunshine or in the shade, long dining tables laid out for an enjoyable meal, green spaces, stylish accessories, a jetty and above all lots of fun! VissersVreugd is the dream island conceived and…
One of the finest water towers in the Netherlands lies on the edge of the Westeinderplassen. An architectural highlight that you cannot miss (literally and figuratively!). Visitors can admire the unique inner workings of this eye-catching water tower and enjoy a magnificent view. When the weather is clear, you can even see the Dom Cathedral…
Do you love horse riding? Do you want to take riding lessons? Or do you just want to come and have a look at the horses with the children? Haastrecht's equestrian centre and stables are just a few minutes from the Amsterdamse bos. Where fun and animal welfare go hand in hand.
Did you know that there are around 100 monuments in Aalsmeer, including 29 national monuments? One of these is the Old Town Hall in the centre of Aalsmeer. Take a moment to think about this piece of history, if you have the chance.
