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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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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!