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Municipality in South Holland, Netherlands
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Lisse is a town in the Bollenstreek of South Holland. Most visitors come here in spring, to admire the blooming flower fields and the flower gardens of the Keukenhof. With over 800,000 visitors during the two months it's open every year, Keukenhof is one of the main tourist attractions in the Netherlands.
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Despite having the same name, the castle is not part of the park and you cannot just visit it as part of your park visit. Guided tours are available on Mondays and Sundays at 13:30, but you must book in advance. On other days, the castle usually is not accessible as it is used as a conference and wedding location. The estate comprises the castle but also some 200-ha forest, grass lands and a beautiful park. In total, 18 National Heritage Sights have been officially recognized on the estate's grounds.
Tasty food, French cuisine and good service. One of the most popular places in Lisse.
Decent Italian place with good food and friendly staff. This is not a place for a pizza, but a good pick if you like traditional Italian cuisine.
This cosy bar is laidback during the day but in the evening, the music is usually turned up.
This hotel has 44 rooms, including some more luxurious suites with kitchenette. The location is good if you want to visit the Keukenhof before the crowds, the service is friendly and breakfast is good.
A rather large hotel with 122 rooms. Uninspiring in terms of decoration, but rooms are clean and functional. It's popular with visitors of the Keukenhof (which is 2km or a 20-minute walk away), but also with a business crowd. There's a small pool, a small sauna and a downstairs restaurant. If you want, you can rent a small boat to make a trip on the nearby waters.
Some 3 km from the Keukenhof, in the nearby village of Hillegom, this is a friendly and clean hotel, although a bit old-fashioned. If you have a car, its location is quite convenient. If you don't, however, getting here from Schiphol is a bit of a hassle.
By car
From Apeldoorn: Follow the A1 to Amsterdam. Follow the signs ‘Schiphol’; you will then reach the A4 heading for The Hague. Take exit 4 and follow the N207 towards Lisse.
By bus
From Amsterdam centre: From the Leidseplein/Museumplein you can take the red Sternet bus 197 to Schiphol Airport (buses run 5-6 times per hour). At Schiphol Airport you have to change to bus 58.
By bike
If the weather is good, a recommended alternative is going by bike from Leiden. You will experience the typical Dutch transport and the typical landscape at the same time.
Lisse is small enough to get around on foot, and the Keukenhof is at walking distance from the centre. However, you can also get around the village easily by car or bike. If you want to rent a bike, try *
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