Explore Amsterdam’s Tulip Festival — a citywide celebration of spring
Each spring, Amsterdam transforms into a living color palette.
Keukenhof’s landscaped wonderland bursts into bloom, city squares and museum gardens host playful tulip displays, and the nearby Bollenstreek rolls out ribbons of red, pink, and gold across open fields.
Whether you love slow strolls, canal photography, or countryside cycling, tulip season is a joyful excuse to savor the Netherlands at its most cheerful.
🌈.
Amsterdam Tulip Festival Visiting timetable
Keukenhof typically opens from mid‑March to mid‑May (daily, roughly 08:00–19:30). City displays vary by location and light; some garden areas close at dusk. Last entry at Keukenhof is usually 90 minutes before closing.
Amsterdam Tulip Festival Closing Days
Keukenhof closes at the end of tulip season; city displays wind down as fields are harvested. Check official dates for exact season windows.
Where is Located
Amsterdam & Bollenstreek, North Holland, Netherlands
How to get to Amsterdam’s tulip highlights
Tulip season spans the city and countryside. Keukenhof sits near Lisse; city displays bloom around Museumplein, canal belts, and cultural hubs. Trains, buses, trams, and bike routes make it easy to mix gardens, fields, and Amsterdam’s charms.
By Train
From Amsterdam Centraal, take trains toward Schiphol, Leiden, or Haarlem. Seasonal buses (e.g., 858 from Schiphol to Keukenhof) connect stations to the gardens. For Bollenstreek fields, Leiden Centraal and Haarlem are popular gateways.
By Car
Driving to Keukenhof is straightforward, with paid parking on site. In Amsterdam, consider P+R and public transport to avoid traffic and limited street parking. Please do not drive or park on flower field edges — respect farmers and plant beds.
By Bus
R‑net and seasonal shuttle buses link Schiphol, Leiden, and Haarlem with Keukenhof and nearby towns. In Amsterdam, GVB trams and buses cover tulip routes around Museumplein, Jordaan, and the Canal Ring.
On Foot
City displays are perfect for walking. For fields, plan public transport or cycling — distances are too long on foot. Many travelers combine Keukenhof in the morning with a relaxed afternoon stroll through Amsterdam’s tulip spots.
Why visit Amsterdam’s Tulip Festival
Keukenhof’s curated beauty, endless countryside fields, and playful city displays — a colorful spring story in three easy chapters.
Amsterdam Tulip Festival
Keukenhof Gardens
A floral wonderland with artful design, fragrant pathways, and an ever‑changing tapestry of tulips, hyacinths, and daffodils.
Bollenstreek Flower Fields
Cycle beside painterly stripes of color, pause for photos, and feel the breeze roll across open fields.
City tulip routes
Follow cheerful displays across Museumplein, canal belts, and hidden courtyards — a playful spring thread through Amsterdam.
Tulip Festival at a glance
Quick answers for a colorful, stress‑free spring day.
Book your tulip‑season visit
Enjoy Keukenhof’s gardens, city displays, and countryside fields in one joyful trip.
Combine timed entry with transport, cycling routes, or a canal cruise for a relaxed, colorful day.