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Keukenhof has beautiful gardens that display a variety of flowers, including tulips, roses, hyacinths, daffodils, and more. In addition to the garden layout, Keukenhof has themed Inspirational Gardens on the east side every year.
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Get direct entry into the world’s largest flower garden in full bloom and see the famous tulips and hyacinths.
- Bask in the beauty of the 7 million flower bulbs at the 76th edition of Keukenhof this spring, from Mar 20 to May 11, with these entry tickets.
- See over 800 varieties of tulips, and beautiful hyacinths, daffodils, lilies, carnations, irises, and orchids, with access on a date and time of your choice.
- Explore Keukenhof’s 32 hectares of vibrant flower gardens, 15 km of scenic footpaths, and family-friendly areas, including a children’s play park.
- Delight in the enchanting flower exhibitions, like the Freesia and Chrysanthemum show, the Tulip and Hyacinth show, and the Orchid show.
- Upgrade your tickets for a multilingual audioguide or round-trip transportation with or without an expert guide, ensuring an informative and hassle-free experience at Keukenhof.
Get direct entry into the world’s largest flower garden in full bloom and see the famous tulips and hyacinths.
- Bask in the beauty of the 7 million flower bulbs at the 76th edition of Keukenhof this spring, from Mar 20 to May 11, with these entry tickets.
- See over 800 varieties of tulips, and beautiful hyacinths, daffodils, lilies, carnations, irises, and orchids, with access on a date and time of your choice.
- Explore Keukenhof’s 32 hectares of vibrant flower gardens, 15 km of scenic footpaths, and family-friendly areas, including a children’s play park.
- Delight in the enchanting flower exhibitions, like the Freesia and Chrysanthemum show, the Tulip and Hyacinth show, and the Orchid show.
- Upgrade your tickets for a multilingual audioguide or round-trip transportation with or without an expert guide, ensuring an informative and hassle-free experience at Keukenhof.
Inclusions
- Entry tickets to Keukenhof
- Roundtrip transfers via shuttle bus from Amsterdam (as per option selected)
- Expert English-speaking guide (as per option selected)
- Audioguide in German, English, French, Italian, Dutch, or Spanish (as per option selected)
Exclusions
- Car park fee (€9.00)
- For those traveling by car, there is a car parking fee (€9.00). This is not included in the price of the ticket and must be paid separately at the parking lot.
- Please note that Keukenhof is a cash-free site, so cash payments will not be accepted.
- Pets can tag along for this experience.
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Relax with round-trip transfers from Amsterdam on a luxury bus with an optional canal cruise.
- Explore the floral paradise of Keukenhof as it blooms during spring with roundtrip transfers from Amsterdam, and stay as long as you want with these entry tickets.
- No need to worry about parking as the ticket comes with the convenience of roundtrip transfers from Amsterdam in a luxury shuttle coach.
- See spectacular flower shows at the 76th Edition of Keukenhof like the freesia and chrysanthemum show in the Oranje Nassau pavilion.
- Board from Central Station or This is Holland, with discounted rates at the 3pm and 3:30pm slot. With buses leaving every 30 minutes for Amsterdam, take your time to explore Keukenhof!
- Upgrade your tickets to enjoy a 75-min Amsterdam Canal Cruise and be enchanted by the UNESCO-listed canals and sights.
Relax with round-trip transfers from Amsterdam on a luxury bus with an optional canal cruise.
- Explore the floral paradise of Keukenhof as it blooms during spring with roundtrip transfers from Amsterdam, and stay as long as you want with these entry tickets.
- No need to worry about parking as the ticket comes with the convenience of roundtrip transfers from Amsterdam in a luxury shuttle coach.
- See spectacular flower shows at the 76th Edition of Keukenhof like the freesia and chrysanthemum show in the Oranje Nassau pavilion.
- Board from Central Station or This is Holland, with discounted rates at the 3pm and 3:30pm slot. With buses leaving every 30 minutes for Amsterdam, take your time to explore Keukenhof!
- Upgrade your tickets to enjoy a 75-min Amsterdam Canal Cruise and be enchanted by the UNESCO-listed canals and sights.
Inclusions
- Entry tickets to Keukenhof
- Roundtrip transfers via luxury shuttle bus from Amsterdam
- Boarding from This is Holland or Central Station (as per option selected)
- Discounted tickets with the 3pm & 3:30pm slot when boarding from Central Station (as per option selected)
- 75-min Amsterdam Canal cruise (as per option selected)
- Live commentary & audioguide on cruise (as per option selected)
- Taking photographs and filming is permitted in Keukenhof, however, this is exclusively for personal use.
- The experience is not suitable for people with mobility issues and wheelchair users.
- Please note that Keukenhof is a cash-free site, so cash payments will not be accepted.
- Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
- Buses back to Amsterdam depart between 11am and 6:30pm, with the last bus leaving Keukenhof at 6:30pm.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Learn about tulip farming and science at the museum, then craft your own bouquet!
- Get a crash course in tulip history at Lisse’s museum—explore cultivation, labor, and science, all with 1 million tulips in 700 gorgeous varieties to admire!
- Want a bit of Dutch sunshine at home? Pick your own tulips from the indoor garden and take a fresh bouquet of color with you!
- Love tulips and art? You’re in for a treat with four exhibitions, featuring ‘Bloemencorso Bollenstreek,’ local artists, and some Old Masters. Pure floral fun!
- From Kazakhstan to the Netherlands, uncover the 1000-year story of the tulips at the interactive museum, where history and fun meet in a colorful explosion!
- Pick up your favorite tulip-themed souvenirs—keychains, bags, mugs—and discover handmade local products and summer bulbs at the charming farmers' market!
Learn about tulip farming and science at the museum, then craft your own bouquet!
- Get a crash course in tulip history at Lisse’s museum—explore cultivation, labor, and science, all with 1 million tulips in 700 gorgeous varieties to admire!
- Want a bit of Dutch sunshine at home? Pick your own tulips from the indoor garden and take a fresh bouquet of color with you!
- Love tulips and art? You’re in for a treat with four exhibitions, featuring ‘Bloemencorso Bollenstreek,’ local artists, and some Old Masters. Pure floral fun!
- From Kazakhstan to the Netherlands, uncover the 1000-year story of the tulips at the interactive museum, where history and fun meet in a colorful explosion!
- Pick up your favorite tulip-themed souvenirs—keychains, bags, mugs—and discover handmade local products and summer bulbs at the charming farmers' market!
Inclusions
- Entry to the Tulip Museum Experience
- Entry to the show garden
- Handpick your tulips at the indoor garden
- Entry to the art exhibitions
Exclusions
- Food & drinks (available for purchase)
- The Tulip Experience Amsterdam runs from March 20 to May 11, 2025.
- Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless experience.
- Bring local currency or your preferred payment method for meals, souvenirs, and extra delights not covered by the ticket.
- Pets are welcome, as long as they’re on a leash.
- Keep in mind drones are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!
- Free parking is available for the duration of your visit.
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible. Two wheelchairs are also available for rent.
- There are accessible toilets available at the venue.
- Baby-changing facilities are available.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Itinerary
TOTAL DURATION9 hours
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START POINT
Tour Company
Meet your guide at Tour Company, a 6-minute walk from the Amsterdam Central Station. The office is located inside the restaurant, Cafe1884.
44.2 km
39 minutes
1
Keunkenhof
Tickets included
Keukenhof, also known as the Garden of Europe, is a world-renowned flower garden in Lisse, Netherlands.
It's famous for displaying millions of tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths during spring. Spread over 32 hectares, it is open to the public from mid-March to mid-May. Explore its beautifully landscaped gardens, admire intricate flower sculptures, and enjoy various attractions like flower shows, exhibitions, and boat rides. Once at Keukenhof, you'll go on a guided tour for about 45 minutes, where you'll wander around the park and learn all about it. After that, you're free to explore at your own pace! Your guide will tell you all sorts of interesting things, like how they grow these flowers, their history, and their importance in Dutch culture.
48.4 km
39 minutes
2
Zaanse Schans
2 activities
Free Admission
Zaanse Schans is a charming historic village located near Amsterdam. It's a picture-perfect glimpse into the Dutch Golden Age, with its iconic windmills, traditional wooden houses painted in vibrant colors, and picturesque canals. This open-air museum showcases the region's rich history of wind-powered industries, including sawmills, oil mills, and mustard mills. You can even witness some of these windmills in action today!
Highlights
1. Witness shoe-making
Included in price
You'll have the chance to visit a traditional wooden shoemaker's shop, where skilled artisans will showcase their craft in a live demonstration.
2. Cheese-tasting
Included in price
Get ready for a cheesy treat! You'll have the chance to watch a demonstration and then sample some delicious cheese at an authentic Dutch cheese farm.
19.2 km
20 minutes
3
END POINT
Tour Company
See the world-famous garden on a guided tour & explore a Dutch village with traditional windmills.
- Cherish a peaceful and serene escapade to the Dutch countryside on this day trip that includes both Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans.
- Take a step back to the 18th and 19th centuries at the quaint Zaanse Schans, and enjoy the unique beauty of the famous wooden windmills.
- Get the authentic Dutch experience as you learn how cheese and wooden clogs are made, and explore a traditional Marker home from the 1940s.
- Ensure your day is spent in utmost comfort and convenience with roundtrip bus transfers and an optional guided tour in English, Spanish, or German.
- Enhance your experience by upgrading to tour Volendam, a popular fishing village in the countryside, or go on an Amsterdam Canal Cruise.
See the world-famous garden on a guided tour & explore a Dutch village with traditional windmills.
- Cherish a peaceful and serene escapade to the Dutch countryside on this day trip that includes both Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans.
- Take a step back to the 18th and 19th centuries at the quaint Zaanse Schans, and enjoy the unique beauty of the famous wooden windmills.
- Get the authentic Dutch experience as you learn how cheese and wooden clogs are made, and explore a traditional Marker home from the 1940s.
- Ensure your day is spent in utmost comfort and convenience with roundtrip bus transfers and an optional guided tour in English, Spanish, or German.
- Enhance your experience by upgrading to tour Volendam, a popular fishing village in the countryside, or go on an Amsterdam Canal Cruise.
Inclusions
- Full-day tour to Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans
- Entry tickets to Keukenhof
- Self-guided tour of Keukenhof & Zaanse Schans
- Roundtrip transfers via AC coach from Amsterdam
- Witness wooden shoe-making
- Cheese tasting
- 45-min guided tour of Keukenhof (as per option selected)
- English/German/Spanish-speaking guide (as per option selected)
- Tour of Volendam (as per option selected)
- Amsterdam canal cruise (as per option selected)
- Small group size of max 8 people (as per option selected)
- Please note that Keukenhof is a cash-free site, so cash payments will not be accepted.
- Free entry for children under the age of 3.
- Child tickets must be booked for kids aged 4-13.
- This experience is not wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
- Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Forget the parking hassle—book your Keukenhof parking in advance!
- Hit the road with your people! This parking pass is perfect for travelers who want to keep the fun rolling in their own vehicle to Keukenhof.
- Skip the parking headache! Prebook your spot and waltz straight into Keukenhof, making sure your day starts smooth and stress-free!
- Parking’s sorted, now go explore! Head over to Lisse, Noordwijk Beach, or the LAM Museum—Keukenhof is just the beginning of your adventure!
- Electric car owner? Park and charge with ease at Keukenhof—charging stations are ready at the parking entrance, so your car’s good to go!
Forget the parking hassle—book your Keukenhof parking in advance!
- Hit the road with your people! This parking pass is perfect for travelers who want to keep the fun rolling in their own vehicle to Keukenhof.
- Skip the parking headache! Prebook your spot and waltz straight into Keukenhof, making sure your day starts smooth and stress-free!
- Parking’s sorted, now go explore! Head over to Lisse, Noordwijk Beach, or the LAM Museum—Keukenhof is just the beginning of your adventure!
- Electric car owner? Park and charge with ease at Keukenhof—charging stations are ready at the parking entrance, so your car’s good to go!
Inclusions
- Parking at Keukenhof
Exclusions
- Entry tickets to Keukenhof
- Have your parking ticket and ID ready for a seamless experience.
- This parking ticket is for Keukenhof visitors only, so don’t forget to pre-book your entry ticket too!
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Get personalized attention and learn about the tulip varieties on this Keukenhof guided tour.
- Save your time and energy with these convenient round-trip transfers from Amsterdam on a guided tour of Keukenhof.
- Learn about Keukenhof’s 15th-century roots and the cultural significance of Dutch horticulture, with your audioguide, or an English or Spanish-speaking guide.
- Allow more than 7 million flower bulbs to engulf you as you explore the vibrant flower farms and the picturesque tulip fields of Keukenhof.
- If you are visiting with kids, facilities like a maze, a petting farm, a playground, and a surprise scavenger hunt will keep them entertained.
- Upgrade your tickets to enjoy a 1-hour windmill cruise at Warmond, one of the lowest places in the Netherlands, and cruise through the Dutch countryside.
Get personalized attention and learn about the tulip varieties on this Keukenhof guided tour.
- Save your time and energy with these convenient round-trip transfers from Amsterdam on a guided tour of Keukenhof.
- Learn about Keukenhof’s 15th-century roots and the cultural significance of Dutch horticulture, with your audioguide, or an English or Spanish-speaking guide.
- Allow more than 7 million flower bulbs to engulf you as you explore the vibrant flower farms and the picturesque tulip fields of Keukenhof.
- If you are visiting with kids, facilities like a maze, a petting farm, a playground, and a surprise scavenger hunt will keep them entertained.
- Upgrade your tickets to enjoy a 1-hour windmill cruise at Warmond, one of the lowest places in the Netherlands, and cruise through the Dutch countryside.
Inclusions
- Entry tickets to Keukenhof
- Round-trip transfers via an AC coach from Amsterdam
- 45-min guided tour of Keukenhof (as per option selected)
- Audio guide in 15 languages: Dutch, English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish, Greek, Polish, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic & Hebrew (as per option selected)
- English or Spanish-speaking guide (as per option selected)
- 1-hour windmill cruise (as per option selected)
- Live commentary on bus in English, German, or Dutch (as per option selected)
- It is not permitted to walk on the grass, except on the lawns specifically designated as open to the public.
- Please note that Keukenhof is a cash-free site, so cash payments will not be accepted.
- Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
- This experience is not suitable for people with mobility issues and wheelchair users.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Attraction Transfers
From Amsterdam: Round-Trip Transfers to Keukenhof Tulip Fields
Stress-free ride to Keukenhof Tulip Fields—relax on your way there and back!
- Hop on a comfy roundtrip bus from Amsterdam and soak up the colorful vibes of the famous tulip fields near Keukenhof.
- Take your time with the tulips! Buses leave every 30 minutes. Quick note: Keukenhof entry tickets need to be purchased separately.
- Pop over to Lisse, just around the corner, and enjoy the village’s cute streets and that perfect cozy vibe.
- Your transfer gets you to Keukenhof, and once there, then you can choose to bike through colorful tulip fields or wander at your own pace!
Stress-free ride to Keukenhof Tulip Fields—relax on your way there and back!
- Hop on a comfy roundtrip bus from Amsterdam and soak up the colorful vibes of the famous tulip fields near Keukenhof.
- Take your time with the tulips! Buses leave every 30 minutes. Quick note: Keukenhof entry tickets need to be purchased separately.
- Pop over to Lisse, just around the corner, and enjoy the village’s cute streets and that perfect cozy vibe.
- Your transfer gets you to Keukenhof, and once there, then you can choose to bike through colorful tulip fields or wander at your own pace!
Inclusions
- Round-trip transfers to Keukenhof from Amsterdam by luxury coach
Exclusions
- Entry to Keukenhof
- Make sure your email and phone are accessible, as you'll get an email the night before the trip with your tour guide's phone number and the car's license plate number.
- Have your ID ready for a seamless experience.
- Bring local currency or your preferred payment method for meals, souvenirs, and extra delights not covered by the ticket.
- The schedule may change due to weather, road conditions, or other factors.
- Each person can bring one small bag or backpack.
- Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
- If your child is under 3 and doesn’t need a seat, they can join for free; those over 3 pay the same as adults.
- You can catch a bus back to Amsterdam every 30 minutes until 6:30 pm.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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What to expect
- Transfers: Enjoy round-trip transfers on a luxury coach from Amsterdam, Brussels, or Antwerp, based on the ticket you choose.
- Guided tours: Get a multilingual audio guide in Dutch, English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish, Greek, Polish, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic & Hebrew, or a guided tour in English, Dutch, Spanish, or German based on your ticket choice.
- Windmills: Explore the photographic windmill at Keukenhof for 360-degree views of Keukenhof and nearby tulip fields, or upgrade for a guided tour of the Zaanse Schans windmills.
- Tulip fields: After your visit to Keukenhof, visit the nearby tulip fields maintained by local farmers. Explore them on bicycles, electric cars, or even a helicopter!
Which Keukenhof ticket is best for you
Standard entry tickets
Perfect for: Tourists on a budget
Duration: Flexible
Guide: Audioguide
- With these tickets, you can enter Keukenhof without any hassle. Leisurely explore the garden and its floral offerings, click gorgeous selfies, and enjoy flower exhibitions.
- After your garden exploration, upgrade for a 1-hour Amsterdam Canal cruise with a GPS audio guide in 19 languages.
Recommended tours:
- Keukenhof Tickets
Entry tickets with transfers
Perfect for: Tourists seeking smooth travels
Duration: Flexible
Guide: No
- Enjoy round-trip transfers from Amsterdam, Brussels, or Antwerp in a comfy, luxurious coach, and buses departing from Keukenhof every half hour.
- These tickets guarantee hassle-free entry to Keukenhof too!
Recommended tours:
- From Amsterdam: Round-Trip Transfers to Keukenhof
Guided tours with transfers
Perfect for: Day trippers
Duration: 6-9 hours
Guide: Yes, depending on the ticket
- Day trips or guided tours are ideal for a fun-filled day, loaded with activities like sightseeing windmills at Zaanse Schans, enjoying a wooden shoe crafting demo, sampling cheeses, and more!
- Your ticket may unlock added perks like live commentary or a multilingual audio guide. Enjoy round-trip transfers on an air-conditioned bus with convenient boarding points!
Recommended tours:
- From Amsterdam: Keukenhof Guided Tour with Roundtrip Transfers
- From Belgium: Full Day Guided Keukenhof & Windmills Tour
Combo tours
Perfect for: Those who want to explore beyond
Duration: Flexible
Guide: Yes
- From Keukenhof’s blooms to Zaanse Schans’ windmills and the Tulip Experience Amsterdam’s interactive exhibits, this tour is a floral, cultural, and artisanal treat.
- Hop on your coach from Amsterdam or Belgium and relax as you cruise to your stops, all while a multilingual guide ensures you catch every detail!
Recommended experiences:
- From Amsterdam: Keukenhof & Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Tour
- From Amsterdam: Day Trip to Keukenhof & Tulip Farm with Optional Cruise
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What you can expect to see at Keukenhof
32 hectares of tulips, hyacinths, daffodils & more
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- Dates: March 20 to May 11, 2025
- Timings: 8am to 7pm
- Last entry: 90 minutes before closing time
Flowering periods:
- First period: The initial days are known to be great for indoor flower shows with blooming tulips and outdoor shows with daffodils and crocuses.
- Second period: This period is known for its vibrant colors because of hyacinths and the early tulips blooming in the outdoor gardens.
- Third period: This is the last period when the tulips bloom in the outdoor gardens, and some amazing shows continue indoors.
Address: Stationsweg 166A, 2161 AM Lisse, Netherlands | Find on Maps
- By coach: From Amsterdam or Belgium
Nearest stop: Keukenhof - By train: Sprinter 4314, Sprinter 5714
Nearest station: Sassenheim - By bus: 50, 90, 300, 341, 397, 850, 852, 854
Nearest stop: Keukenhof or Schipol Airport - By bike: 34.9 km from Amsterdam
Nearest rack: Keukenhof - By car: 39.7 km from Amsterdam
Nearest parking: Keukenhof (€9 per day)
There are two entrances to Keukenhof:
- Main entrance: Located to the south of the gardens
- Extra entrance: Located to the north of the gardens
- Flower-picking: Do not pick the flowers at Keukenhof.
- Paths: Stick to the dedicated paths at Keukenhof and do not step into the grass or trample the flowers.
- Cycling: Cycling is not allowed inside the Keukenhof premises
- Dogs: One dog per person is allowed inside the garden as long as they are on a leash.
- Drones: For the safety of visitors, you are not allowed to fly drones inside the garden.
- Children: Kids under the age of 16 need to be accompanied by an adult.
- Toilets: Toilets are located at all the pavilions and both entrances to Keukenhof.
- Locker: There are free lockers at the main entrance that can store small items up to 25 x 55 x 45 cm.
- Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi is available near all the pavilions throughout the garden.
- Bike racks: Free bicycle racks are available at the main entrance.
- Charging station: A limited number of charging stations for electric cars are available near the main entrance.
- Food & drinks: There are plenty of restaurants and food trucks throughout the garden.
- Accessibility: Keukenhof is accessible to both manual and electric wheelchairs.
- Wheelchairs on loan: You can borrow manual wheelchairs at the Ticketshop for €5.
- Toilets: Accessible toilets are available throughout the garden.
- Guide dogs: You are allowed to bring your guide dogs to all areas of Keukenhof.
- Catch the Flower Parade: If you really want to go all out, don’t miss the Amsterdam Flower Parade on April 12, 2025, which passes Keukenhof.
- See different flowers: The gardens are quite different during the three flowering periods. This makes it perfect for visitors to come back again at a different time and experience something new. Check the Keukenhof flower report to plan your visit to see the flowers you want.
- Bring your own food: There are plenty of restaurants within Keukenhof, but if you want to save your money, you can bring your own food and drinks to the gardens.
- Wilhelmina Restaurant: Offers pastries, sandwiches, salads, snacks, and more, including Dutch fries and Dutch apple pie.
- Willem Alexander Restaurant: Try chicken cashew noodles, Dutch bite-size croquettes, and more savories.
- Oranje Nassau Restaurant: Dig into unique delicacies like beetroot wraps with hummus and grilled vegetables, spinach burgers, and spicy vegetable curries.
- Beatrix Restaurant: Savor almond-paste cookies, spicy vegan chicken in corn bun, Zuppa verde soup, and more.
- The Blooming Dutch: Offers a varied menu with local and international dishes including butter croissants, caprese salads, margherita pizza, and pasta bolognese.
- Jacoba’s Kitchen: Visit this new vegetarian restaurant for burgers, wraps, and fries.
- Budget hotels: Hotelux Amsterdam Airport Hotel (from €44 | 8.4 km), Hotel de Lis (from €48 | 1.1 km)
- Mid-range hotels: Boutique Suites Lisse - Keukenhof (from €58 | 1.2 km), Hotel Lowietje Lisse - Keukenhof (from €62 | 1.2 km), Hotel-Restaurant-Cafe-Zalen De Engel (from €104 | 3.1 km)
- Luxury hotels: De Groene Bollenschuur (from €134 | 2.2 km), Gasterij Leyduin (from €167 | 8.7 km), Villa de Duinen (from €185 | 8.4 km)
- Keukenhof Castle (650 m): Keukenhof Castle, a 17th-century castle, adds historical grandeur to the world-famous Keukenhof. Originally built as a hunting lodge, Keukenhof Castle later became the residence of the nobility.
- LAM Museum (800 m): The LAM Museum, or Lisser Art Museum, is located on the grounds of the Keukenhof estate. Unlike traditional museums, the LAM focuses on contemporary art and is housed in a renovated coach house.
- Black Tulip Museum (1.6 km): The Black Tulip Museum, a specialized museum in the Dutch bulb region, celebrates the captivating history and mystique of the black tulip, including how this bloom came to be.
- Tulip Experience (3 km): Tulip Experience dives deep into the tulip. Journey through the tulip's wild origins, the "tulip mania" craze, the process of breeding new varieties, and more through hands-on exhibits, visuals, and historical artifacts.
- De Tulperij (4.6 km): De Tulperij is an immersive experience that offers a unique opportunity to witness the magic of tulip growing firsthand. Stroll through fields, learn about the history and significance of tulips, and pick your own bouquet.
Beyond Keukenhof
Volendam
From wooden houses to the bustling harbor, Volendam is a place straight out of a storybook. Check out the Volendam Museum for a taste of local history, try smoked eel, and enjoy the local tradition of colorful costumes.
Marken
Marken is a picture-perfect village with colorful wooden houses, cobblestone paths, and a scenic waterfront. Check out the local museum, grab fresh seafood, and go on a ferry ride to nearby Volendam!
Edam
Cheese lovers, meet Edam! This picturesque town has made its famous cheese since the 14th century. With beautiful canals, classic Dutch architecture, and the summer cheese market, it’s perfect for a day trip.
Frequently Asked Questions about Keukenhof tickets
Does the Amsterdam Tulip Festival take place at Keukenhof?
Yes, Keukenhof is home to the Amsterdam Tulip Festival in the Netherlands. It is the most well-known tulip festival and garden in the world, located around 35 km south of Amsterdam in the small town of Lisse.
What is the best time of day for taking photographs at Keukenhof?
For dreamy photos with soft lighting and less hustle, the early morning or late afternoon is your golden hour at Keukenhof!
What if it rains on the day of my visit?
Rain or shine, Keukenhof is open! Just grab an umbrella and dive into the vibrant colors—rainy weather won’t stop the fun!
What if I need to leave the garden and want to return on the same day?
Re-entry isn’t usually permitted, but on the day of the Flower Parade, you’re allowed to leave and come back to watch the celebrations!
How long does it take to explore Keukenhof?
A visit to Keukenhof typically takes around 2-4 hours. The time spent in the gardens depends on your interests and how crowded the garden is. However, you are free to stay as long as you like till the closing time, as long as you don’t have a transfer coach to catch!