Every spring, Keukenhof garden in the Netherlands welcomes more than one million visitors. Located near Amsterdam, the garden is surrounded by colorful tulip fields and is only open for eight weeks each year. During this short time, about 7 million flower bulbs bloom, creating a beautiful display. Tourists love taking photos among the flowers, and the garden has added special photo spots like flower arches and decorated couches. The Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions even gives tips on how to take great selfies. These photos, shared widely on social media, help bring more visitors from both inside and outside the country.

Tulip tourism is also growing in other parts of Europe. In Arese, a town just north of Milan, Italy, Dutch tulip grower Edwin Koeman plants tulips for both local people and export. Thanks to good weather, Italy now grows about 43 million tulips every year, and nearly one-third are sent to northern Europe. Last year, Koeman’s tulip fields welcomed a record of 50,000 visitors. Guests can walk through the fields and even pick their tulips, making the experience more personal. While this type of tourism helps local economies and brings global interest, it also needs to be carefully managed to protect the fields and the environment.