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Keukenhof (Garden of Europe) in The Netherlands

Witness seven million flowers blooming around you!

Best time: March 23–May 14, 2023

Keukenhof (Garden of Europe)
Keukenhof (Garden of Europe)
Keukenhof (Garden of Europe)
Keukenhof (Garden of Europe)
Keukenhof (Garden of Europe)

Keukenhof Garden located in Lisse (around 36 km from Amsterdam) is known as the largest garden of Europe housing millions of tulips as well as daffodils, crocuses, hyacinths, and other flowers. The garden itself is fabulous, and so are the tulip fields stretching around. You will be carried away by the endless colourful raws of flowers, flowers, and flowers...

Keukenhof Garden is open to visitors only in spring—naturally when the flowers are in bloom. The season lasts approximately from late March to early-to-mid May, including weekends and holidays. If you ask about the very best time, it must be April. However, some blooming is always on, with flowers changing one another.

The early tulips appear the first, later follow the larger tulips, and so it goes. To avoid the crowds, choose either the start or the end of the day—then Keukenhof is less busy. Also, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays see fewer tourists than other days in a week.

Practical info

Apart from tulips, what other flowers can I see in Keukenhof Garden?

Alongside tulips, Keukenhof Gardens exhibit other varieties of bulb flowers such as daffodils, crocuses, and hyacinths. Although tulips take the lead during the spring season displaying an array of vibrant colors, other equally spectacular flowers that provide unique scents and colors also form part of the exhibit. Visit and learn about the theme of flower exhibitions and enjoy breathtaking sightings. Show more

What are Keukenhof Garden's days and hours of operation during spring?

Keukenhof Gardens are open from late March to mid-May for tourists, open daily from 8 am to 7:30 pm, and the ticket counters close at 6 pm. The garden also accommodates visitors during holidays and weekends, but note that it's more crowded during this time of the week. Plan to visit the gardens on weekdays (Monday to Wednesday) for more peaceful tours. Show more

Where is the best place to observe tulip fields blooming?

Lisse's vicinity, the location of Keukenhof Garden, is home to areas where tulip fields are in full bloom during the spring season. While surveying the fields encompassing the N208 highway provides the best viewpoints, getting around by car or bike is most feasible as no direct bus or train routes pass the tulip fields. Alternatively, join tours to explore the tulip fields and have professional guides offering insights. Show more

In addition to displaying flowers, does Keukenhof Garden hold other events during tulip season?

In addition to exhibiting the flower gardens, Keukenhof Garden also hosts various events and festivals during tulip season. On Tulip Festival, visitors enjoy cultural activities, street performances, live music, and much more. At Tulip Market, rare varieties of tulips and other bulb flowers are available for purchase. Flower Power weekends incorporate 70s themes in the program. Explore Keukenhof's official website to discover more events. Show more

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