The world-famous Keukenhof, near the Dutch capital Amsterdam, is once again welcoming visitors…
Keukenhof is open from 20 March to 11 May 2025
If you want, you can already make a note of the date for the spectacular flower parade on April 12, 2025; tickets below.
When is the Keukenhof in Holland open? The tulip blossom in Holland lasts from the end of March to mid-May. However, the start and course of the spectacle of the colourful flower fields depend on the weather and the severity of the previous winter. The crocuses bloom first, followed by the pink, purple, and white hyacinths in mid-April, and then the tulips. Mid-April is, therefore, often the best time to visit the seemingly endless fields of tulips around the capital of the Netherlands.
20 March to 11 May 2025
08:00 to 19:00
A must-see for every visitor to Amsterdam is a trip to the world-famous Keukenhof, with well over a million visitors a year; it is essential to know everything about the opening times, how to get there, practical information about the park, and how to buy a ticket in advance.
Very important: Tickets – here – are only sold online!
IMPORTANT: Parking spaces can also be booked directly online here.
The opening hours of Keukenhof at a glance
Keukenhof is open daily from March 20 to May 11, 2025. The opening hours are from 08:00 to 19:00. The flower parade will occur on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
| Keukenhof | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| 20 March until 11 May | 08:00 am to 7:00 pm |
The tickets are only valid on a specific date during Keukenhof’s opening hours with an arrival time within a specified time slot. It is not possible to purchase tickets on-site.
Opening hours on public holidays
Keukenhof will also be open from 08:00 to 19:00 on Easter (19 to 21 April 2025), Koningsdag (27 April), the bank holidays of the Netherlands, and Liberation Day (5 May). You can find the right tickets for booking below.
The best time to visit the Keukenhof
The numerous coach tours from Amsterdam, large parts of the Netherlands, and especially from Germany, as well as many day visitors travelling by car or public transport, usually arrive at the Park between 10:00 and 11:00.
According to the park, it is a little quieter in Keukenhof before 10.30 am and after 4 pm. Experience has also shown that Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays are less busy than other days. Also, remember that the morning and evening sun makes for great photos.
Last admission to Keukenhof
There is no official time for the last admission to Keukenhof, but the park closes at 7.30 pm. So if you want to have enough time to enjoy the beautiful tulips, you should arrive before 4 pm. Please note that the sunlight is already fading in March at 4 pm.
Flower parade and public holidays
The Flower Parade of the Flower Bulb Region traditionally occurs once a year. Enormous floats and cars lavishly decorated with flowers cover a route from Noordwijk’s North Sea seaside resort to Haarlem, west of Amsterdam.
The impressive flower parade will take place on Saturday, 12 April 2025, and will pass by Keukenhof between 15:00 and 16:00. Hundreds of thousands of people want to take part in the spectacle so you can expect heavy traffic and road closures around Keukenhof between 13:00 and 17:00 on this day.
The car park at the main entrance to Keukenhof cannot be accessed or left during this time. Record numbers of visitors at Easter and on public holidays are also not uncommon at Keukenhof, which should come as no surprise if you visit the tulip fields on these days.
✅ Top tip: Here, you can buy VIP tickets with transport from Amsterdam – VIP Flower Parade – and transport from Amsterdam and admission to the Keukenhof – Flower Parade.
Admission prices for Keukenhof
All single tickets with or without travel from Amsterdam or a guided Keukenhof tour can be purchased online here.
Tickets for entry to Keukenhof cannot be purchased on-site; they can only be purchased online. Here is the proper selection…
| Keukenhof | Price* | Ticket |
|---|---|---|
| Entry Ticket | 20.50 € | Book Online |
| Parking - booked separately | 7.00 € | Book Online |
| Keukenhof Entry + Bus Transport | 35,00 € | Book Online |
| Amsterdam: Keukenhof and Zaansw Schans Guided day tour | 89.50 € | Book Online |
| Entry, Windmill Cruise + Shuttle Bus from Amsterdam | 54.50 € | Book Online |
| Tulip Festival Card | 62.00 € | Book Online |
An information brochure and online tickets with skip-the-line admission can also be purchased from another ticket provider at the same price.
Anyone visiting Amsterdam or on holiday near the Dutch capital can quickly get to Keukenhof by bus from various locations. The ticket for entry to the tulip paradise is already included in the price.
| Bus + Admission | Price* | Ticket |
|---|---|---|
| Skip the Line Entry + Bus Transport from Amsterdam | 32,50 € | Book Online |
| Return Ticket by Bus from Amsterdam to Keukenhof | 27,50 € | Book Online |
| Entry + Audio Guided Bus Tour from Amsterdam | 55.50 € | Book Online |
Tip: The Tulip Festival card
The Tulip Festival ticket is suitable for visitors to Amsterdam who are traveling without a car and would like to visit Keukenhof. Travel by bus is already included in the ticket price. In addition, there is the obligatory canal cruise in Amsterdam. The 10% discount for all sights and offers booked via Tiquets should also pay off. At least take a look at the Tulip Card offer !
Book your Tulip Festival ticket online
World of Experience: If you want to save the entrance fee to Keukenhof, consider a self-guided GPS audio tour with an electric car. The tulip fields are enormous everywhere, and the audio guide knows a lot to tell!
The price is always for two people, and everything is also in English. Have fun!
Practical tips
There are plenty of places to eat and drink, with restaurants offering something for every taste. There is a picnic area on the park grounds for self-caterers. You will find free lockers for your luggage at the main entrance.
Free maps are available at the ticket office, information desk, and entrance. The park is very clearly laid out, and various locations have map boards. WLAN is available in all pavilions at Keukenhof.
The park is wheelchair-accessible and has a large number of accessible toilets. This also applies to your electric wheelchairs, which may be taken along. Wheelchairs are also available free of charge for people with reduced mobility and can be hired for a deposit of approx. €20.00. This amount will be refunded when the wheelchair is returned.
X The number of wheelchairs is limited, and reservations must be made as early as possible but no later than 17:00 the day before the planned visit. Tel: +31 252 465555, e-mail: info@keukenhof.nl. Wheelchairs, pushchairs, and buggies are also permitted in the flower park.
Dogs are also permitted. Animals must be kept on a lead and are not allowed in the pavilions and restaurants. However, this does not apply to assistance dogs for people with disabilities. Dog waste bags are available from the ticket inspectors at the entrance.
Location and directions to Keukenhof in Lisse
Keukenhof is located in the city of Lisse, roughly halfway between Amsterdam and The Hague. The exact address is: Keukenhof Flower Park Holland, Stationsweg 166a, 2161 AM Lisse, Netherlands.
Drivers can reach the park via the A4 motorway (exit Nieuw Vennep) or the A44 (exit 3, Lisse). The route to the car parks is clearly signposted and there are plenty of parking spaces.
Public transport to Keukenhof is also readily available. From Amsterdam Central Station Centraal you can take the train to Schiphol Airport, which is located between the centre of Amsterdam and Keukenhof. The direct bus from Schiphol Airport to the flower park is bus route 858.
Another way to get to Keukenhof from various stops in Amsterdam city centre without a car is to take the Airport Express Bus from Schiphol Airport. Then continue with the 858 bus line, as mentioned above.
The departure stop for bus 858 is to the left of arrivals hall 4 and will take you to Keukenhof in 35 minutes. The last bus back to Schiphol departs shortly after closing time (19:30).
Spend the night at Keukenhof
If you want to combine your trip to Amsterdam with a visit to Keukenhof during its almost month-long opening period, you can also stay overnight near the park grounds. This suggestion is primarily intended for motorists who want to spend much time visiting Keukenhof and discovering its unique surroundings with its endless flower plantations.
It is best to leave your car at your accommodation and explore the area by bike. All hotels are, of course, happy to help with bike hire. It is only 15 kilometres from Keukenhof to Noordwijk, on the fantastic North Sea beach, so I suggest an overnight stay here.
Boutique Suites Lisse – Schiphol
This hotel is located in the city centre of Lisse. A small boutique hotel, only 800 metres from the Keukenpark, offering tastefully and modernly furnished rooms with all comforts. Free WLAN.
The hotel’s excellent restaurant serves French cuisine. The car park at the hotel is free of charge. Eight rooms, bike hire on site. It is a beautiful accommodation in Lisse.
- Address: Boutique Suites Lisse – Schiphol, Heereweg 200, Lisse, 2161 BP, The Netherlands
Book Boutique Suites Lisse online
Bed & Breakfast De Vier Seizoenen
Bed & Breakfast de Vier Seizoenen boasts a central location in Lisse, excellent rooms with modern bathrooms, an excellent restaurant, and a bar where guests can relax in the evening after sightseeing. Bicycles can be hired for an additional fee.
WLAN is available free of charge in all areas of the accommodation. Free car parking is also available in the surrounding area. The friendly welcome is particularly emphasised in the very good reviews from guests.
- Address: Bed & Breakfast De Vier Seizoenen, Heereweg 224, 2161 BR Lisse, The Netherlands
De Oude Pastorie Lisse
De Oude Pastorie Lisse welcomes its guests in a listed, authentic old vicarage in Lisse, which has been lovingly and painstakingly restored. The modern rooms of the house offer every comfort, including coffee and tea facilities. Bicycles can be hired on request or are available for hire nearby.
WLAN is free of charge, as is parking in the surrounding area. A garden with a children’s playground invites you to relax. De Oude Pastorie attaches great importance to environmental friendliness and sustainability. This also applies to the dining room, where delicious, natural, and healthy dishes are served daily from 8 am to 8 pm.
- Address: De Oude Pastorie Lisse, Grachtweg 2, 2161 HN Lisse, The Netherlands
Vesper Hotel Noordwijk aan Zee
The romantic Vesper Hotel is located directly on the beach promenade of Noordwijk aan Zee. A chic 4-star hotel with 27 rooms that offer every comfort. Free WLAN, public car park in front of the hotel for a fee.
From here, it is 15 minutes by car and 45 minutes by bike to Keukenhof. It is an individual and unusual design hotel with vintage pieces in every room. It’s not necessarily inexpensive, but it’s the best location in Noordwijk aan Zee.
- Address: Vesper Hotel, Koningin Astrid boulevard 46, 2202 BE Noordwijk, The Netherlands
You can find the room rates on the booking page. Due to the high demand during the flower blossom period, room rates are usually subject to strong fluctuations. Early booking is recommended in all cases.
*All prices stated in this article are subject to change. In principle, the current price of the respective provider applies.
Tulip Experience Experience
Additional tip: If you want to experience even more of the world of flowers, you should pay a visit to Tulip Experience Amsterdam. A sensational museum to the south of Amsterdam, but quieter and more tranquil than Amsterdam or the legendary Keukenhof. You have the opportunity to pick your own flowers. Suitable for a stopover when travelling to or from Amsterdam by car. Or accessible from Amsterdam as described on the provider’s website. The opening times of the Tulip Experience correspond to the opening times of Keukenhof. Further information can be found on the ticket provider’s website.
📍 Address: Delfweg 34 in Noordwikerhout
🎟️ Admission: Tickets for the Tulip Experience
