Lisse

Lisse is a village in South Holland situated in a flat, agricultural area at the boundary between residential zones and flower fields. The settlement lies just above sea level and is surrounded by extensive cultivation areas for flower bulbs.

The village was first documented in 1198 and developed from a small farming community into a major center of Dutch flower production. This transformation occurred gradually as the region utilized its soil conditions and climate for growing flower bulbs.

The area is known for growing flower bulbs, and visitors can see this tradition in the fields surrounding the village. The flat landscapes display characteristic patterns of different flowering plants that form part of the daily scenery.

The village is accessible by bus from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and sits close to other locations in the region. Visitors should note that the best times for exploring are the spring months when flowering is at its peak.

While Lisse is typically associated with major tulip festivals, fewer people know that other flowering plants such as daffodils and hyacinths are grown on a large scale. This diversity of bloom types with different flowering periods shapes the landscape's appearance over several weeks.

Location: South Holland

Elevation above the sea: 1 m

Shares border with: Hillegom, Haarlemmermeer, Noordwijkerhout

Phone: +31252433222

Email: gemeente@lisse.nl

Website: https://lisse.nl

GPS coordinates: 52.25972,4.56111

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:04