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Northern German Tulip Fields Draw Thousands on Easter Monday

An early bloom prompted farmers in Gifhorn to open their fields to up to 12,000 visitors, introducing expanded infrastructure and a new €5 admission fee.

Overview

  • Approximately 8,000 visitors had arrived by midday on Easter Monday, with organizers expecting up to 12,000 by the day's end.
  • Farmers in the Gifhorn district cultivated 40 million tulips across 40 hectares, with 14 hectares open to the public this year.
  • To accommodate the growing crowds, parking capacity was doubled, and the number of volunteers increased from 15 to 45.
  • For the first time, a €5 entry fee was charged to cover the costs of expanded infrastructure and event management.
  • After the bloom, tulip bulbs will be sent to the Netherlands for processing into cut flowers, supporting the regional market next winter.