Floriade 2012 is one of the world's top destinations!

This year Holland has a great present for all the flower lovers in the world! Floriade – the world horticultural expo, organized in the Netherlands once every 10 years is open for visitors from 5 April to 7 October 2012.

Once every 10 years since 1960, the Netherlands hosts Floriade, an international flower exhibition.

Previously staged in Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Zoetermeer and Haarlemmermeer, this year Floriade will take place in Venlo, focusing on the theme “Be part of the theatre in nature, get closer to the quality of life”.

Visit five different worlds!

The Floriade Park covers 66 hectares and is divided into 5 unique themed worlds: Relax & Heal, Green Engine, Education & Innovation, Environment and World Show Stage. Each world has its own decor, programme and activities and gives each visitor an opportunity to see, feel and experience nature in a totally different way.

Thus, Relax & Heal world puts visitors in balance with nature in an Oriental setting. Green Engine is dedicated to sustainability and allows visitors to discover horticulture as a major economic engine. Education & Innovation is designed to help guests to understand the importance of continuous learning and innovations. Environment is focused on the importance of bringing green into the city, both indoors and outdoors. World Show Stage is a place where visitors can get to know other cultures and enjoy an international programme of entertainment

Every day at Floriade offers an exciting programme of music, dance, theatre and graphic art. Visitors can enjoy a daily spectacular show, Floriade Harvest Show, performed by young musicians, acrobats and dancers from Africa, Asia and Latin America. Check the calendar for various special events, such as Floriade Kids Week, Weekends of Taste, Wine Weeks and an astonishing Floriade Fashion Show!