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Keukenhof gardens

The world's most famous spring garden, with millions of tulips in bloom for a few weeks each year.

Tickets & tours Open in Google Maps
Time needed
Half a day
Entry
Paid
Best time
Mid-April
Area
Lisse

32 hectares of tulips, daffodils and hyacinths.

Where it is & how to get there

Address: Stationsweg 166A, 2161 AM Lisse

  • Season: Open only in spring, usually from late March to mid-May.
  • From Amsterdam: Combi tickets include express buses from Schiphol, Amsterdam or Leiden.
  • Tickets: Book a timed ticket online; the garden can sell out.

The story of Keukenhof

Keukenhof was once the kitchen garden of a 15th-century castle. Since 1950 it has been a showcase for Dutch flower-bulb growers.

About 7 million bulbs are planted by hand each year across 32 hectares, creating rivers of tulips, daffodils and hyacinths around lakes and fountains, plus indoor flower shows.

Best time to visit

Best season

Mid-April for peak tulips.

Best time of day

Opening time or late afternoon.

Weekends

Very busy; go on a weekday.

Tips before you go

  • Book tickets online and arrive at opening.
  • Arrive at opening to enjoy the gardens before crowds.
  • Rent a bike to ride through the surrounding tulip fields.

Best hotels near Keukenhof

Well-known hotels within easy reach. Check prices and availability for your dates.

Hotel Huis ter Duin

Seafront hotel in Noordwijk near Keukenhof.

See prices

Van der Valk Hotel Leiden

Modern hotel near the flower fields.

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All hotels near Keukenhof

What's around Keukenhof

  • Tulip fieldsColourful fields around Lisse.
  • Windmill at KeukenhofViewpoint over the fields.
  • LeidenHistoric university city.
  • NoordwijkBeach resort nearby.

Questions travellers ask

When is Keukenhof open?

Usually late March to mid-May.

When are tulips at their best?

Usually mid-April.

How do I get there?

By express bus from Schiphol, Amsterdam or Leiden.

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