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Halfweg in the region of South Holland is a city in Netherlands - some 16 mi or ( 26 km ) South-West of Amsterdam , the country's capital .
Current time in Halfweg is now 12:40 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Amsterdam " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Zandvoort, Utrecht, S-Hertogenbosch, The Hague, and Ruigenhoek. While being here, make sure to check out Zandvoort . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Halfweg ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
KEUKENHOF GARDENS DVD - Opens again in 2013 Watch in HD
The most beautiful spring garden of the world ! Find "Keukenhof Gardens & the Dutch Flower Parade" DVD on www.amazon.co.uk Will rival the 2013 RHS Chelsea Flower Show! Filmed by Debra and David Rixon ..
Keukenhof, Lisse, Holland 2008
Keukenhof is the Worlds largest flower garden. Also known as The Garden of Europe. The best period to visit "Keukenhof" is mid April/last week of April. Music from Vivaldi - Spring (The Four Seasons) ..
Keukenhof Gardens, The Netherlands, 2009
Keukenhof Gardens in Lisse, the Netherlands is the world's largest spring bulb garden. Enjoy the gardens and flowers as photographed by garden and travel photographer Alison Cornford-Matheson. All ima ..
Keukenhof Gardens
On the first day of my parents' visit to Europe, we made the short trip from Amsterdam to Lisse to visit the magnificent Keukenhof Gardens on April 22, 2009. ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Keukenhof
Keukenhof, also known as the Garden of Europe, is the world's largest flower garden. It is situated near Lisse, Netherlands. According to the official website for the Keukenhof Park, approximately 7,000,000 (seven million) flower bulbs are planted annually in the park, which covers an area of 32 hectares. Keukenhof is located in South Holland in the small town of Lisse, south of Haarlem and southwest of Amsterdam. It is accessible by bus from the train stations of Haarlem, Leiden and Schiphol.
Located at 52.27 4.55 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Leidsevaart
The Leidsevaart (also known as Leidse trekvaart, Dutch for "Leiden's Pull-Canal") is a canal between the cities of Haarlem and Leiden in the Netherlands. It was dug in 1657, making it one of the oldest canals in the Netherlands. It was the major means of transport between Leiden and Haarlem for almost two centuries until the rail connection was established in the 19th century. The original stops along the railroad mirrored the toll bridges of the canal.
Located at 52.28 4.59 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Ringvaart
The Ringvaart (known in full as Ringvaart of the Haarlemmermeer Polder) is a canal in the province of North Holland, the Netherlands. The Ringvaart (Dutch meaning "ring canal") is a true circular canal surrounding the Haarlemmermeer polder and forms the boundary of the Haarlemmermeer municipality. Ringvaart is also the name of the dike bordering the canal. Construction of the canal began in 1839 as the first step to reclaim land from Haarlemmermeer (Dutch for Haarlem's Lake).
Located at 52.23 4.55 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Sassenheim
Sassenheim is also the German name for Sanem, Luxembourg. Sassenheim Coat of arms of Sassenheim Location of Sassenheim Coordinates: {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:52|13|33|N|4|31|21|E|type:city_region:NL | |name= }} Country Netherlands Province Zuid-Holland Municipality Teylingen Population (2005) 14.906 Sassenheim is a town and former municipality in the western Netherlands, in the province of South Holland.
Located at 52.23 4.52 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Duin- en Bollenstreek
The Duin- en Bollenstreek (Dutch for "Dune and Bulb Region") is a region in South Holland, The Netherlands, that features coastal dunes and the cultivation of flower bulbs. Situated at the heart of historical Holland around the city of Katwijk, being by far the largest town in this area, and boundered by The Hague and Haarlem, the combination of beaches, flower fields, lakes and history makes this area attractive to tourists.
Located at 52.24 4.48 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
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