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Take the best photos of the beautiful tulip gardens at Keukenhof and discover more than 7 million flowers with an entry ticket.
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- Discover the Keukenhof gardens at your own pace
- Marvel at over 7 million flowers, including tulips, hyacinths and daffodils
- Take the best pictures at meticulously arranged themed gardens
Children
Child ticket for 4-17 year olds
Free entry for 0-3 year olds when accompanied by a paying adult
Opening hours
Monday - Sunday: 8.00 - 19.00
Ticket information
Ticket does not include transport to Keukenhof
Tickets can be scanned from a damage-free phone screen
Tickets can be rescheduled or cancelled up to 24 hours in advance
Optional parking token
Optionally, if you plan to go to Keukenhof by car, you can book your parking token here as well. Just remember, you only need one parking token per car, not a parking token per person. So, if you want to visit Keukenhof with three other people, all arriving in one car, you can book 3 entrance tickets and 1 entrance + parking token ticket.
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Keukenhof lasts from 20 March to 11 May 2025
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Accessibility
- Wheelchair friendly
- Free access to bathroom
Keukenhof
Amsterdam
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Public Transport
Nearest stop is Lisse, Meer en Duin (bus 50 & 361) a 15 minute walk from Keukenhof.
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Discover the Keukenhof Tulip Gardens
The Keukenhof Gardens in the Netherlands are world-famous and the largest flower gardens in all of Europe. They are located near the town of Lisse, only 40 kilometres away from Amsterdam. Only opened from March to May, the more than seven million flowers at the spring gardens attract visitors every year from all over the world.
The Keukenhof park is one of the most famous attractions in the Netherlands and a must-do during your visit in spring! Skip the line with our fast-track entrance tickets and enjoy the millions of hand-planted flowers at your own pace.
The most beautiful spring gardens in the world!
Keukenhof in the Netherlands is a one-of-a-kind attraction and amazes its visitors with spectacular themed gardens and millions of flowers. Discover a world full of colourful and fragrant flower fields, including 800 different species of tulips, crocuses, daffodils, hyacinths and many more in inspirational themed gardens, flower parades and beautiful flower shows. The millions of flower bulbs are planted by hand every year.
Take gorgeous pictures in front of the palm trees, hammocks and rustling flowerbeds at the Tropical Beach garden, discover the power of colours and rituals from other countries at the Culture garden and enjoy the balsamic fragrances of herbs such as mint, chamomile and lemon balm at the Green Tea garden.
Also don’t miss out on the indoor flower shows! Dutch growers present their most stunning flowers here with floral displays changing every week, ranging from fragrant roses to hyacinths and tulips and from Chrysanthemums and Callas to Orchids.
Book your Keukenhof Gardens Tickets – Entry only online!
Discover the colourful and fragrant world of flowers at the Keukenhof, take memorable pictures and stroll alongside endless tulip fields during your visit to the Netherlands. Keukenhof is not only one of the largest and most beautiful flower gardens in the world, it is also only open for a brief amount of time every year. Buy your tickets in advance online and get ready to see the incredible works of Dutch growers with our fast-track entrance tickets.
Looking to make your trip even more special? Get the best Keukenhof tickets prices and combine your visit to Keukenhof with other fun attractions at a discounted price with our combi tickets, for example with a day trip to the scenic Dutch countryside. Buy your tickets now for the opening season!
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MattAndLol
Best garden ever visited !
Visited for the 1st time on Monday 7th April with my husband while on holiday in Amsterdam. We'd booked a combi-ticket several weeks before from the official website which included a bus to Keukenhof from RAI bus station in Amsterdam, think you can travel from Amsterdam Central station too if that's nearer to your hotel. We took an uber from our hotel to RAI as it's quite far out. It was very well organised, someone checked our tickets then we queued for a few minutes for the next Keukenhof bus, they were very frequent. The journey took about 40 min as traffic was busy. We got straight in the park. Right away we were blown away by the beautiful flowers ! Everywhere you looked there were stunning colours, some more informal " meadow " style mixed planting & others more geometric shapes, thousands of all colours tulips, daffodils, hyacinths & other Spring flowers, together with lakes, trees, stepping stones, a windmill etc. The smell of the hyacinths was heavenly ! It was the size of a small theme park but of flowers ! We only went in 2 of the pavilions as the weather was so lovely & sunny that week, they would give you shelter on a rainy day I suppose. We saw the pretty roses in 1 pavilion & hundreds of beautiful tulips in the 1 with the large cafeteria. We brought our own lunch & drinks with us as we were lucky it was such a sunny day & ate them on a bench in the picnic area, we bought them from a supermarket in Amsterdam in a backpack. We just bought ice-creams on park but you could buy bulbs etc from various places round the park. The park seems very well equipped for people in wheelchairs etc, all flat, plenty of toilets etc & there's a children's playground. We spent around 5 hours at Keukenhof marvelling at the beautiful flowers, yes it was busy & you sometimes had to wait for people to move on to be able to take the photos you wanted but it's only open a few weeks per year & is world famous so for us it was worth it. I would guess about 80% of the flowers were blooming on the 7th April when we visited, we were very happy with this, I would say maybe the middle of April is the peak time for everything to be flowering. We thoroughly enjoyed our day at Keukenhof & the journey back was just as efficient on the bus. It is the most beautiful garden we've ever seen, thank you to the hard working Keukenhof gardeners !
Apr 13, 2025112marionm
Really lovely
What an amazing array of flowers. Not only the tulips which were of course fabulous, some in full flower, others just starting to open, but there are also huge pavilions with information, and hot houses with orchids, and roses.
Apr 12, 2025139anned
Beautiful tulips to tiptoe through
We visited these beautiful gardens during the local flower festival. Such lovely displays not only of tulips but of other spring bulbs. Some displays were very orderly and others more naturalised. It was crowded but well organised. A lovely day and easy to get to the gardens on the 180 bus from Haarlem station.
Apr 12, 2025matthewy776
Keukenhof April 2025
We went in the second week of April, 2025. There were a good number of mid-season and early flowers blooming. Some of the late-season flowers were about to bloom or had not yet come to colour. Some of the early season flowers had died off. Overall, about what we expected. One disappointment with the flowers themselves was that one of the fields on the edge of the venue had been harvested, and was brown. We were hoping to see the endless fields of flowers seen on the web, but I think this is something best viewed elsewhere. We paid for the bus from Schiphol, which, if you also paid for an Amsterdam and Region transit pass, I would advise you not to do, as this is included in the pass at the time of writing. I wish this was indicated on the page where you can purchase the shuttle tickets. The shuttle itself was also late, but not too crowded. The park itself was less crowded than we expected based on what other reviewers have said. We went in the evening mid-week which may have contributed. On the Keukenhof website it indicated that day was "not crowded". Having been to tourist attractions like ZhangJiajie and Shibuya Sky at peak time, I would say the park was more like a mid-day Slojterdijk level of busy. Certainly there were noticeable crowds, but they did not detract from the experience. Overall, if you have never been, I would highly recommend going. However I would not recommend paying for the shuttle if you already have a ticket.
Apr 11, 2025paulj6574
A must see attraction.
It’s really a must see attraction. Go after April 15th if you can more will be in bloom. It’s almost 7,000,000 flowers and worth your time!
Apr 10, 2025545veroniquec
Aiming to the Netherlands don’t ever miss keukenhof
A vibrant and refreshing place to visit. Mother’s nature didn’t disappoint me. Such a beautiful variety of flowers. The entire park and flowers is well organized. Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature and enjoy the scent of the flowers. The place is well arranged, clean and the staff is doing a great job in terms of maintaining the environment. For lunch don’t expect anything special it’s just simple food at the so called restaurant/canteen. You can order bulbs as they are many different shops and it can be sent almost anywhere in the world (October delivery). Don’t forget about souvenirs of course. Going early in the morning (opening time) is less crowded. The reputation does good to the park. Park is open from end march up to end may. The rest of the year is to maintain and rearrange flower beds.
Apr 10, 2025lifeisanadventure123
Early April visit
Lovely day visiting the gardens. Lots of flowers already in bloom to admire. We opted for the whisper boat tour, which involved a 40 min cruise around the fields. This was a nice addition to our visit. Was interesting to learn about how the planting is done to determine when flowers bloom. April is still a good time to visit, even if not all the flowers are out, still plenty to see.
Apr 8, 2025Laurence_DE_2011
Pick your travel date wisely : not too early, not too late...
The park is great and the gardens are beautiful BUT as hard as the employees may work, they can not influence Mother Nature and blooming time.... It was our second visit : the first time was in May (almost too late in the season I would say) and this one in March (way too early). Third time will be a charm --> it will definitely be in April !
Apr 7, 2025millie_bridger
Accessible for wheelchair users and beautiful for all!
Keukenhof was absolutely stunning and surprisingly accessible, despite often being described as "inaccessible." I didn’t bring my wheelchair based on that reputation, but I was relieved to see that wheelchair rentals were available right at the entrance for just 5 Euros—definitely worth it! The park was beautifully maintained, filled with vibrant flowers, and had so much to offer—from lovely walking paths to fun activities and even a scenic boat ride through the tulip fields. It was truly the highlight of my trip to Amsterdam!
Apr 6, 2025Peters521
Great day out….
Great day out even at the start of the season. Plenty of flowers blooming though plenty more still to hit their peak in a week or two. The styling of the grounds is superb with fantastic attention to detail. Some of the bulb mixes are mind blowing snd a real feast for the eyes. Parking in P2 was close by and to be recommended. I’d also suggest going later in the day when the crowds disperse snd you get up enjoy the place in greater isolation.
Apr 5, 2025Resort30606703367
An amazing time at Keukenhof in The Netherlands
When I had visited Keukenhof in Lisse in the The Netherlands to see and visit The Flower Show all of the flowers I saw many years ago in April time were Extremely lovely and Beautiful flowers indeed. Keukenhof in The Netherlands itself is definitely worth visiting and Netherlands itself is an Exceptionally Beautiful country itself.
Apr 2, 2025KothaiGhuri
Spectacular, vibrant - a visual treat
Truly Special. It was a beautiful place - resplendent in such vibrant colours it left a lasting impression. I have been to many gardens - but this place left a lasting impression. Must visit if you are in Amserdam. In fact since the garden is open for only 2-3 months a year - its worth planning your visit to Amsterdam in that period
Mar 31, 2025Pascalsahli
Not for me but more for oldies and women
Not many tulips are blooming. My wife loves it. Not for me though. Was very cold day. Seen it in 30’. We are with a group so we have to kill 2.5 more hours until we can leave. Perhaps taking an Uber to get out of here
Mar 31, 2025pescapes_london
Worth a visit but wait until April and tulips are in flower
We visited end March and no tulips out - but Daffadils and crocus were flowering. Recommend a quick train ride ride to Haarlem from Centraal and then getting the Keukenhof bus (you have to book this - we did on the train there) as Haarlem is well worth a visit as well. Would recommend waiting until April to visit as it’s the same price and it would look wonderful with all the tulips out.
Mar 28, 2025KimGTravels
Abundant Floral Experience
Abundant collection of beautifully laid out gardens of tulips & other bulbs. Such a short viewing period, so plan your trip to the Netherlands accordingly. We purchased our tickets online, for the garden entry & a boat tour through the fields, skirting the gardens. We took a train from Amsterdam to catch the bus to Keukenhov, located just outside of the train station. Bring warm clothing & rainwear. The experience will delight the senses!
Mar 17, 2025ellengloucester
Lovely and beautiful
The best. We carefully studied the weather, kept reading about timing, and hit it perfectly. Be sure to visit the big fields outside.
Mar 16, 2025Just_Traveler
A bit touristy but worth it
It's a great place to see all kinds of tulips, just don't expect a field of flowers you can run thru. This is a garden so all flowers are behind rope. There are some fields nearby but by May almost all flowers are gone, so plan accordingly. There are gift shops, a couple of food trucks and an old-style windmill you can go inside.
Feb 16, 2025raffaelebG6587WH
overcrowded, but beautiful
Do your research for when the flowers are in full bloom and plan to go during that time. The garden was wonderful and vibrant. Too crowded for my liking, but that is to be expected for such a great spot.
Dec 20, 2024361elyanak
beautiful garden
This is a well-executed concept, although there are additional fees for boat rides and other activities. It's still worth visiting, as the gardens are beautifully maintained. Clearer signage would enhance the experience. The spring blooms are a must-see, but unfortunately, the food quality is disappointing.
Dec 14, 2024MartyB719
A Few Tips About Keukenhof
It is recommended that you purchase your tickets on-line. You must put the time and date of your planned entrance. What happens if it is raining? On an average, 26,000 people visit Keukenhof daily as it is only opened for eight weeks from March to the beginning of May. The best times to visit changes seasonally. Usually, the last 2 weeks in April and the first week in May are usually good. On the Keukenhof web site states that they have an allotment of tickets. You can take a chance and go early to get a ticket the day of. We had already pre-booked our ticket and going in the gate was fast. Luckily, it was indeed a nice day. We stayed in Haarlem. The city is a superb alternative to crazy and busy Amsterdam. Haarlem is like a mini-Amsterdam with canals, history and good places to eat. There are dedicated buses throughout the region. The one in Haarlem left near the train station. Unfortunately, it was about an hour late on our day. Our ticket also included the use of all transportation in and around Amsterdam. We found this useful in our 15-minute train ride into Amsterdam, and our bus from the airport into Haarlem. The park is large, 79 acres (32 Hectares). There are supposedly over 7 million tulips with 800 varieties of bulbs. There is much more than, Tulips, though. We also saw roses, lilies, hyacinths, carnations and irises to name a few flowers. The gardens and ponds with sprouting water are magical. One can take a boat ride, rent a bike for trails and even take a helicopter tour. We opted to walk through the many gardens, pavilions, sculptures and even to a large windmill. Food prices are not unreasonable either. There are unquestionably many photo opportunities. We liked the rounded pads over the water that made one feel that they were actually walking on water. In another area is a small pond with shops and a wagon that played mechanical music. In another pavilion, there is an actual pink Cadillac to sit in. We actually came across a beautiful parade. One day was not enough, but we did give the park a good view. If you found this review to be helpful in any way, please press the “thumbs-up picture” to let me know.
Nov 10, 2024Linaon21
Beautiful displays
Stunning displays, well worth a visit! Not only for the tulips but for all the other flowers. Huge gardens and easily at least a few hours to cover the whole place on foot.
Oct 27, 2024M7337DSannab
Gorgeous
I visited near the very end of the season, and there was still plenty to see. Used the round trip shuttle bus. Scheduled time to go there. Could get anyone going back. Simple apple pie and hot chocolate for breakfast at one of the cafes. Dutch fries for lunch from one of the trucks. Did the whisper boat even though fields were nearly all harvested. Still enjoyed seeing all the bird life on it.
Oct 6, 2024hdias
Excellent experience
We visited on a variable May day, with some rain about. We saw impressive tulips outdoors and fantastic orchids inside. Well worth a visit..!
Sep 28, 2024bethkn0329
Takes your breath away
This place is beautiful and so big that you can spend a few hours here. We enjoyed all the different tulips but the best part of the garden is the area by the water with lots of trees. They have a few gift shops and a cafe.
Sep 18, 2024D7488IYmigueln
Keukenhof - The GOAT of Tulip Fields
Went here with my mom and both of us loved it. We went with a tour group of 50+ people and most of us enjoyed it. Would come back here again 10/10
Aug 22, 2024HeinBloed
Also lovely when it rains dogs and cats
We came a few days before the season was over. I thought it would be sad since it was raining too. But to my surprise, you had enough to see, although they will close soon for this year. Also, some indoor venues allow a pleasurable visit during bad weather. Only the restaurants: overpriced but ok for mass tourist feeding. You cannot expect more when you see places like this.
Aug 6, 2024rachY8311NJ
More than just a garden!
Visited 8th of May 2024 (a couple of days before closing for the year) Loved every minute of my visit! Beautifully kept gardens with loads to see! Lost of artwork and information around. More than just a garden with aDj, small animal area, maze, windmill to name a few extras. Options for food were limited with different places selling the same things. Highly recommend!
Jul 21, 2024ElmaryB
Tulips anyone
This was really very lovely and even thought the flowers were not in bloom for their productions this garden was full of all the variety of Tulips they sell 😍. I think we took the most pictures here of all the places we visited on our 3 week vacation to Europe. Absolutely worth the price and time.
Jul 14, 2024Ariyya
Worth it
I think you are missing out if you don't visit this garden during tulip season; its reputation is well-deserved. The grounds are large and extensive, the sheer variety of tulips on display is dizzying. There are many cafes and restaurants but they don't impact the visitor's experience as they are on the outskirts. The gift shops and boutiques have nicer products than those in Amsterdam. Plan to spend at least half a day here. It's worth the time to visit.
Jul 5, 2024187stuartm
Well worth a visit
2nd time visiting these amazing gardens, and they didn't disappoint, even if the weather was not the best!!! Lovely walk around, it was busy but there was still plenty of space. Very well organised with car parking and entrance. Well worth a visit as it really is good value for money.
Jun 11, 2024Michelle192321
The most stunning gardens & seeing the flower parade just topped it off!
Absolutely stunning garden, loved all the different colours & the planting- so inspiring! Extremely busy though especially after 12pm & there's not enough seating in the restaurant area (our lunch ended up cold after walking around so long looking for 2 free seats to sit & eat) We booked for the day of the flower parade, it goes right past the garden & it was absolutely amazing- loved every minute even though there were a few rain showers but after buying poncho in the shop, I was kept dry! I had booked tickets direct from the website that included transport to & from RAI Amsterdam & it all ran pretty smoothly- there wasn't really any wait time at our 8:30am slot heading over but there was a very long wait to get back afterwards & it also took a lot longer to get back due to traffic. I think it is definitely not to be missed if you're in the area in springtime!
Jun 5, 2024greenfeet
It's never to late to go.
I didn't realize that we were going on the last week they would be open for this year, but it was still a great visit. While many flowers were spent, there were still enough to see and enjoy, especially in the indoor collections. It was crowded on a Sunday, but so colorful. So glad I didn't miss this.
Jun 4, 2024stepheng443
Wonderful Place To Visit! 🌷🌷
Never have we seen so many Tulips, it was excellent, there gardens are immaculately kept, and the colours of the tulips are amazing . The gardens are great just give yourself plenty of time The access too and from Keukenhof are a NIGHTMARE, it took so long to get there as there are hundreds of cars vans and busses all congregating in one area, pretty disorganised to say it happens every year. 🌷
Jun 4, 2024Lnmagnee
Touristy Tulips
Most of the tulips were in bloom on April 26. It was definitely a crowded tourist attraction, but it was worth it to see all the beautiful, colorful flowers.
May 31, 2024jbg74
Definitely Worth It
We visited the gardens at the end of the tulip bloom. The flowers were beautiful and the different pavilions were great. There were some excellent food stands in the gardens as well. The strawberries we got were some of the best I have ever had. It is well worth visiting in the spring.
May 30, 2024chrissieb94
Wonderful Place To Visit!
The Keukenhof Gardens are only open for eight weeks each year, from mid March to mid May, so you need to plan your visit with specific timing. Our visit was May 2nd and most flowers were still in bloom, but any later could be risky.; it depends on the Spring weather. It is the most unique place and something we’ll never forget. We had three hours there but could have spent much longer. You are given a map guide to follow. Flowers were absolutely amazing, over 7 million tulips, daffodils and other bulbs. There are six pavilions, named after members of the Dutch Royal family and each has a different display- various plants, cut flowers, flower arrangements. Each pavilion has food and drink places and toilets. There are several shops for souvenirs and bulb shops to order your favourite bulbs sent to your home ready for autumn planting. The windmill was special and there are numerous activities for children. A wonderful place to visit!
May 28, 2024beckyw84
Beautiful Tulips
Had an amazing day here, we spent around 5-6 hours and enjoyed every moment. There is so much to see and the displays are wonderful. We visited at the end of April, which meant that pretty much everything was on display. The gift shops were great too. This was one of the highlights during our Netherlands trip and we would definitely visit again.
May 26, 2024U2738ZLpeterb
Mind blowing
This is an absolute must-see if you are anywhere near in late March to very early May. I spent a full three hours wondering around. I could have spent more but the weather took a turn. It’s a mix of formal and informal beds, eye-popping mass display, and even near wild areas. Plus building with special varieties. The place is huge, so even through there are a large number or visitors it generally did not feel congested (and that was a Sunday afternoon). Tip: take an extra battery for your camera.
May 25, 2024A_Shifayet
A must visit place in Netherlands
Wow...excellent Tulip garden. It's a must visit place in NL. I visited on the third week of April and on that time I guess it was the most blooming time of the season. The garden was so colorful and vibrant. I used the Keukenhof Express Amsterdam RAI (bus line 852) for going to the tulip garden and return.
May 25, 2024MarpleTraveller
Amazing displays.
We visited in early May, sadly some of the tulip displays had been damaged by the storms of the previous week. However this did not detract from the overall impact. The pavilions have different displays and those were impressive. The facilities were good and located in a number of places throughout the park. Would like to revisit when the tulips are in prime condition.
May 22, 2024KimM750
Great afternoon of colour!
Sadly many of the flowers had gone over, been dead-headed or battered by the rain - however this didn't detract from a very enjoyable afternoon. Very sensibly, flowering potted plants in tubs had replaced the original flowers, so there was lots of colour everywhere. The pretty bridges, and stepping stones that made it look like you were walking on water, were well done. Of course everyone loves the windmill too! I'd certainly return another time, hopefully a little earlier in the season to see Keukenhof in all its splendid glory. Some confusion happened when we tried to initially enter the park as entrance wardens kept waving us on, resulting in us driving beyond the signed exit. Having turned around, we tried again and were allowed in on our second attempt. Maybe brightly coloured car parking permits would've made the attendant's job easier.
May 17, 202403happytravellers
A wonderful day amongst the beautiful flowers of Keukenhof! 🌷
We visited Keukenhof on the 6th of May we were aware before visiting that the flowers were constantly changing and there wouldn’t be the amount of tulips in bloom as in March/April. This however did not spoil our visit whatsoever as there was plenty of other beautiful flowers (and tulips), displays and an exhibition on 75 years of Keukenhof to see too! Due to the popularity of Keukenhof as expected there were lots of visitors but it never felt overcrowded or that you couldn’t get photographs. There were plenty of places to eat and drink we especially enjoyed the Dutch apple pie! And all reasonably priced too. You could spend as long or as little as you liked in the park with seating to be found everywhere. Would definitely recommend a visit if in the Netherlands!
May 16, 2024francod549
Awesome flowers
Millions of blooms to view even as late as April 30. We went early in the day to avoid traffic getting there and the larger crowds that show up later. We used the express bus from the airport taking an earlier one than we had originally scheduled. We visited on a weekday so not terribly crowded. After our visit we rented bicycles right outside the entrance an cycling through the nearby production fields. Check the camera photos from the fields before selecting your route(s). Would definitely go back.
May 13, 2024JPDM788
We were late but still worth it
We visited in May, a few days before they close for the year but it was still worth it. Obviously, many of the flower beds had no flowers. But it was still worth the visit. There were enough flowers and new ones were still added. There are also some shrubs that were in full bloom. it was obviously not the peak time to visit but it was also not peak crowds. So I think that as long as they are open, they make sure that there is value. We had booked the bus from RAI for 10h30 but the time is not so strict. You just take the next bus whenever you show up.
May 12, 2024vimswhims
Captivating Keukenhof!
It could have been a 5 but the flowers were past their best. However, Keukenhof gardens is worth a visit. Very well organised parking and entrance and exits were well placed. There were ample cafes for refreshments and toilets were in strategic positions. The flower displays were beautiful but in many parts, flowers had withered and had been removed. Entrance fees 18 euros per person, not including parking. All in all, an enjoyable vist!
May 12, 202460745Mary
Not to be missed adventure in a lovely park
Tulips were a bit past perfection, but the gardens are lovely and there were plenty of flowers to peruse! The paths are accessible to wheelchairs and walkers, and there is lots of interesting terrain.
May 12, 2024quiet_wave
Tulips and More Tulips - Stunning Displays!
May is the perfect time to see tulips in Amsterdam and I definitely recommend visiting Keukenhof (it's about 45 minutes from Amsterdam with tons of buses and tour companies going there all day long, every day). I would rate this as the best place I've visited on a trip. It was amazing. And beautiful. And oh so many tulips. Even if you don't love tulips, you'll wander around this place in absolute awe at their beauty and the variety of colors. We arrived on a weekday around 11am and it wasn't too busy. They provide maps as there is a lot to see. I think we spent about 4.5 hours total and saw everything on the map. Aside from the gorgeous tulip displays, there's other stuff like cool art mixed in, a windmill that you can climb up into and see up close, a scenic boat ride (10 euro for that), shops that sell a lot of tulip trinkets and seeds scattered around each area of the park, and places to eat. We went to one self service kiosk area that was great - plenty of seating, interesting food choices. The traditional apple cake is definitely worth trying! There were also places set up to showcase the history of Keukenhof over the years (it was the 75th anniversary when we visited) and one building dedicated to orchids. There's even a fun pond that you can "walk" across on stones that was quite popular. The place definitely filled up the longer we stayed. It seemed like many people were there specifically for photo shoots and some of the displays and attractions were quite crowded and hard to look at, much less get up close. I recommend going early in the morning and leaving by early afternoon if you want to avoid the crowds. Also, while the gift stores were awesome and everywhere, the items were definitely pricey. You could find many of the same things for half the price at the Schipol airport and likely at other tourist shops around Amsterdam. Whether a tulip lover or not, it's so worth checking out!
May 12, 2024MRD_WorldTraveler
Loved it! Even at end of season
Visited on 5/9, the very end of the season. Some beds were done & other flowers were clearly at their ends. Even so, it was a stunningly beautiful place and I would go back in a heartbeat, flowers or not. I thought it was incredibly well organized/managed…the anniversary exhibition especially. Would love to go back at peak tulip season & can’t imagine the view from the windmill when the fields are in bloom, but even not in peak there were incredible flowers of many varieties. For me, just walking through the manicured park amongst tall trees and streams was amazing. Highly recommend!
May 11, 2024Xtina0325
Stunning Gardens in April Showers
Beautiful gardens with a huge range of superb displays of tulips in such an array of colours and sizes. It was very busy and at times very wet with torrential showers. It’s didn’t spoil our visit and I was amazed that most of the tulips remained intact. Get there early and bring food and drinks with you to avoid the very busy cafes. Still worth a visit as I have never seen so many stunning tulips
May 9, 2024SuperMom48
Sunday 5/5 visit was Wonderful!
We visited on Sunday 5/5 and absolutely loved the gardens - even if not all the flowers were still in bloom. We stayed over 4 hours- walking around seeing not only the tulips, but other flowers as well. We also went into the flower shops and went to the 75th anniversary pavilion which had an interesting video about how the bulbs are planted. Note that I understand if you are local, I would pick to go a week or two earlier - but for us - this was the only day available in our trip and I thought well worth it and the highlight of our visit to the Amsterdam area. It is all about managing expectations- we knew many tulips would already be cut but we thought those that were left were spectacular. Since they purposely plant bulbs to bloom at different times, ask at the front when you arrive which section has the most left in bloom.
May 9, 2024
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New105 bookings 5.5 hours Keukenhof – Amsterdam bus transfer €25.00
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