The Most Stunning Spring Photos From Around The World

This snap is a real feast for the eyes. What you’re looking at here is a very popular tea garden found in Fujian Province, China, with the flora coming to life between January and March. Hsieh Tung-Ching, who brought the trees to that spot, noted, “When the cherry trees blossom, more than 10,000 tourists come to see them every day.” The garden brought in more than $14 million from 300,000 visitors in 2022. Folks can’t get enough of it!

Nope, that’s not a color chart: it’s a photo of a real place! Those bright shades are actually tulip fields that you’ll find in the town of Lisse, which is about 25 miles outside Amsterdam in the Netherlands. The European nation as a whole is renowned for these gorgeous flowers; most visitors flock to this particular spot to see them. The fields are at their most colorful between March and May.

Starting from March, bright–pink roses begin to blossom across Oman’s Jabal Al Akhdar mountain range. It’s a gorgeous sight, with the bloom period lasting until May. Now, this photo shows someone harvesting the flowers for the Bait Asarh Rose Water Factory, which itself is a popular tourist spot. It gives visitors a glimpse of “traditional and modern methods” for purifying rose water.

Thanks to their beautiful yellow blooms, rapeseed flowers are very difficult to miss. And they’re grown en masse in places such as Guizhou Province, China, with this shot providing an up-close view. But in 2023 the region’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs made an exciting announcement. For two days in March, a Rapeseed Flower Festival was set to take place. We bet that was an eye-catching affair!

No other protected area found in the Canadian Rockies can match the size of Jasper National Park. It’s a fantastic place to visit during springtime; you’ll see plenty of flora and fauna along the way, including bears fresh out of hibernation. In fact, more than 50 different animal species live in the park, so photo-ops like this one won’t be hard to come by. Just don’t get too close!

Talk about a sea of color! This photo captured the Giant Tecolote Ranunculus fields in full bloom at California’s Carlsbad Ranch. Incredibly, these bright rows span more than 50 acres, and folks can drop by if they want a closer look. That’s pretty significant in itself, as no other “commercial” fields of this type allow visitors that same opportunity. So what better way to spend a spring day?

Do you like puffins? Well, Skomer Island will be right up your alley. Located just off the coastline in Pembrokeshire, Wales, it’s a seabird breeding site that plays host to up to 30,000 puffins each spring. They start the nesting process upon landing in April, before departing in July after spending weeks feeding their young. And yes, you can visit! The island boasts a four-mile hiking path to explore.

If you’re into jaw-dropping vistas, then you can’t go wrong visiting New Zealand. Your camera will be working overtime capturing everything! But Lake Pukaki is particularly special. As you can see in this photo, it’s home to gorgeous pink and purple lupins. These flowers were first planted on farmland to help fertilize the earth, before spreading to different areas. Now, they’re all over the Mackenzie District.

Okay, this Chow Chow is giving incredible springtime energy. It couldn’t look happier if it tried, and honestly, we relate. Spring is the best, especially if you’re in the Skagit Valley like this pooch. For the last four decades, this stunning northwestern pocket of the state of Washington has hosted the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival each April. It’s the biggest event of its type in America, with stunning gardens, fields, and other experiences on offer to visitors. Fancy popping by?

How’s this for a stunning shot? Paris is without a doubt one of the most beautiful cities in the world, but it arguably tops the charts come springtime. As this photo shows, the French capital boasts a huge number of cherry blossoms that compliment landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame. They normally bloom in April, catching the attention of many snap-happy tourists.

From the hazy dawn sunshine to the eye-catching purple bluebells, this picture looks like a fairy tale come to life. It was snapped in Hampshire, England: one of many such areas in the country that are known for their delightful bluebell blooms in the spring. There are several different woodlands around the country that mirror this one here at the height of the season, so visitors are spoiled for choice!

Back in 1918 a new floral festival was launched in Cordoba, Spain. It was dubbed “Fiesta de los Patios Cordobeses,” with more than 50 patios and yards vying to be named the area’s top garden. Since then, the annual event has shown no signs of slowing down: it’s held each May. If you head over there, you’ll be treated to plenty of amazing displays like this one!

Spring is an exciting time in Minnesota. Why’s that, then? Well, not only are the local farmers’ markets and flower shows at their peak, but the apple orchards are pretty special, too. The trees look so gorgeous standing in Sun-soaked fields! We wonder if these baby foxes caught sight of them on their outdoor adventures in The North Star State?

Coinciding with the start of spring, the Holi Festival is a wonderfully vibrant event celebrated by the people of India. It honors the “divine love” shared by the deities Krishna and Radha, as bright powder fills the air. Countless visitors travel to watch it all unfold, but be warned: you’ll definitely need a clean set of clothes handy if you get involved!

You’d be hard-pressed to name a more stunning sight in all of Japan than Yoshinoyama during the spring. Just look at this eye-popping picture! It’s believed that cherry trees were first introduced to the surrounding area over 1,000 years ago. And now, 30,000 of them dominate the horizon. It’s a dream destination if you adore the pink beauties.

Someone fetch this tawny owl a pair of shades: the poor bird looks like it could use them! Instead of perching up in a tree, this little guy has taken a seat among the buttercups and bluebells in a U.K. field. Tawnies are scattered all across the land, so if you like taking springtime hikes in the woods, you’ve a chance of spotting one wherever you happen to be. They’re adorable!

Trust us, you’re looking at a bed of water here! In the spring, lakes and rivers around Barisal, Bangladesh, are dominated by blooming water lilies. The locals go on to harvest the flora, before either selling them or using them in the kitchen when preparing meals. Should you ever head there on your travels, don’t be afraid to be try some!

When it comes to lavender fields, it could be argued that France’s Provence region houses the most visually-stunning ones on the planet. Don’t just take our word for it: this springtime snap is a glorious example of what awaits you. It was taken in Valensole, and there are several more fields that mirror their beauty scattered across the area. Fans of the color purple will be in dreamland!

In Vietnam, Tết, or the Lunar New Year, is without doubt the biggest event of the year. It marks the advent of spring and usually lasts for a couple of days. Now during that period, certain plants are brought out in homes and businesses, with each bit of flora boasting a particular meaning. For instance, kumquat trees and peach blossoms are meant to signify good luck. And chrysanthemums like these are said to add balance to your home life.

As winter fades from memory, the chirping of baby birds begins to fill the air. No sound better signifies the start of spring! And this lovely photo captures a nest of hatchlings all waiting to be fed by their parents in a tree in Russia. It’s crazy to think that just a couple of weeks on from their birth, chicks like these can take to the air for the first time: they don’t hang around!

South Korea’s Jinhae Gunhangje Festival is an annual event that really brings in the numbers. Reportedly, it welcomes over 2 million visitors each year. No wonder it’s dubbed the “Biggest Spring Festival in Korea”! The cherry blossoms you’ll see here are absolutely incredible. And as this photo shows, you can even catch a train that’ll take you through them. What’s not to like?

We probably know what you’re thinking: that’s one big Highland cow! Yet the hairy beast isn’t the only thing to stand out in this snap. Yep, we’re talking about the surrounding gorse. These bright-yellow flowers are a springtime mainstay in Scotland, peppering the moorlands and heaths. If you ever hike up there, you’ll see them all over the place.

In the month of May each year sights like this will become very familiar to those on the Portuguese island of Madeira off the west coast of Africa. Yes, its annual flower festival is a near month-long affair, with the annual event celebrating the joys of spring. Folks get dressed up in eye-catching outfits that incorporate floral touches, while parade floats travel up and down the roads. Sounds fun, right?

How’s this for a crazy springtime story? In Normandy, France, the local deer can start to act a little weird after chomping on “sugary spring buds.” Why? Well, if the sugar sits in their stomach for too long, its effects can mirror that of alcohol in humans. So yes, it essentially makes them drunk! Could the fawn here be feeling a bit tipsy?

Good luck naming a more picturesque spot than Europe's Alps. It’s hard to tear your eyes away from the stunning peaks! Yet as this springtime picture shows, the mountains aren’t the only thing that’ll grab your attention. Yep, a field of rhododendrons come to life across the hills below. Who wouldn’t want to bask in this landscape on a sunny afternoon?

From the approaching springbok to the glorious orange flowers, there’s lots to appreciate about this photo. But let’s zone in on the floral aspect. Those plants are known as Namaqua Daisies, and they dominate nearly 170,000 square miles of land running from South Africa to Namibia in the spring. The massive area in question is called Namaqualand. Imagine taking a safari through this!

What a great shot! This snap was taken in Sydney, Australia, at the height of spring, with the jacaranda trees in full bloom. For around a month, these purple beauties dazzle the local residents and tourists alike. And the best part? They’re all over the region. Whether it’s the suburbs or the city’s Botanic Gardens, you’ll never have to look far to find one.

At first glance, you’d be forgiven for thinking this is a painting. But it’s actually an incredible photo of a poppy field in Tuscany, Italy. The striking red flowers come to life across the region between April and May. Plus, with additional flora such as daisies, gorse, and wild roses also cropping up in that window, flower-lovers will be in for a treat.

Widely-known as the capital city of West Germany before Berlin reclaimed the honor after reunification, Bonn also holds the distinction of housing one of the world’s most gorgeous streets in springtime. It’s referred to as “Cherry Blossom Avenue”: looking at this picture, you can understand why! People flock to the neighborhood when the trees are in full bloom, turning it into a real tourist spot. Imagine living there!

If you’re in Stockholm, Sweden, during April and May, it won’t take long until you stumble across bright cherry blossoms like this. Yes, Kungsträdgården park isn’t lacking when it comes to the eye-catching pink trees, attracting visitors from far and wide. In fact, over 10,000 of them can be found all around the nation’s capital.