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Amsterdam Tulpenfestival 2025

20 maart tot 11 mei

Nederland is een lust voor het oog in de lente. Elk jaar organiseert Amsterdam, de hoofdstad van het land, het Amsterdam Tulip Festival om de komst van het lenteseizoen te vieren. Keukenhof is de belangrijkste bezienswaardigheid tijdens het festival, en er worden tulpen en andere bloemen in verschillende kleuren en variëteiten tentoongesteld. Lees verder om alles te weten te komen over het sterevenement - het Amsterdamse Tulpenfestival!

What is the Amsterdam Tulp Festival?

The Amsterdam Tulp Festival is a multi-layered celebration that spans several weeks across the city and the nearby Bollenstreek (bulb region). While many visitors think of it as a single event, it actually encompasses three distinct experiences:

Tulp Festival Amsterdam

Throughout the entire month of April, tulips are displayed at over 85 locations across Amsterdam itself, including public parks, museum gardens, and hotel entrances.

Keukenhof

Known as the ‘Garden of Europe’, this iconic park near Lisse is the heart of the Tulp Festival season.

Book tickets

The tulip fields

Vast agricultural fields in the countryside where millions of tulips are grown for bulb production, creating endless rows of colour.

See Amsterdam’s tulip fields

The Amsterdam Tulp Festival dates for 2026 are officially set from April 1 to April 30, with the peak blooming period typically occurring from mid-April to early May.

Wat is het Amsterdam Tulip Festival?

Tulips in bloom at Keukenhof Gardens with a windmill in Amsterdam.
Couple walking through vibrant tulip fields during tulip season in Amsterdam.
Flower sculptures of ducks at the Amsterdam Tulip Festival parade.
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Keukenhof

Keukenhof remains the crown jewel of the Tulp Festival. Spanning 32 hectares, the park showcases more than 7 million flower bulbs planted by hand each year.

  • Massive variety: Wander through themed gardens featuring 800 different types of tulips.
  • Inspirational pavilions: Explore indoor flower shows that rotate weekly, featuring lilies, orchids, and roses.
  • Family-friendly: The park includes a petting zoo, a maze, and a treasure hunt for children.
About Keukenhof

Bollenstreek tulip fields

Beyond the manicured gardens of Keukenhof lie the industrial tulip fields, where the real magic of the Amsterdam Tulp Festival happens.

  • Endless colour: See ‘carpets’ of hyacinths, daffodils, and tulips stretching to the horizon.
  • Unique perspectives: Experience the fields by renting a bike, taking a helicopter tour, or booking a quiet electric ‘whisper boat’ ride near Keukenhof.
  • Photography hubs: Visit dedicated spots like the Tulip Experience Amsterdam or The Tulip Barn for perfect Instagrammable photos without damaging the farmers' crops.
Head to the Tulip Experience

The Flower Parade (Bloemencorso Bollenstreek)

The most famous event of the Amsterdam Flower Festival is the annual Flower Parade, which will take place on April 18, 2026.

  • Floral artistry: Watch massive floats constructed entirely from spring flowers like hyacinths and tulips.
  • 42 km route: The parade travels from Noordwijk to Haarlem, passing right by Keukenhof in the afternoon.
  • Free viewing: You can watch the parade for free from the roadside, though grandstand tickets are available for those who want a guaranteed seat and extra comfort.
About the parade

Where to see tulips in Amsterdam

If you can't make it out to the countryside, you can still enjoy the Tulp Festival right in the city centre. Tulips can be found in the following districts:

  • Central Amsterdam: Dam Square, Rijksmuseum Gardens, Amsterdam Tulip Museum, and along the Prinsengracht.
  • West Amsterdam: Erasmus Park, Rembrandtpark, and various neighbourhood squares in the Jordaan.
  • North Amsterdam: Eye Film Museum, Tolhuistuin, and the sunny terraces along the IJ river.
  • South Amsterdam: Museumplein, Vondelpark, and the Zuidas Botanical Garden.

Must-see tulip displays in Amsterdam

FAQs over Amsterdam Tulip Festival 2025

Hoewel er veel bloemen bloeien in de lente in Amsterdam, bloeien de populaire tulpen die de naam hebben gegeven aan het Amsterdam Tulip Festival half april. De bloei van de bloemen is sterk afhankelijk van het weer.