Amsterdam tulip season starts at the end of March and continues till the end of May. Every year, during this time, the Amsterdam Tulip Festival is celebrated to mark the arrival of spring. Tulips line the city of Amsterdam, and if you are here, a trip to Keukenhof Gardens is an absolute must.
In 2024, the Keukenhof Tulip Festival will be held from 21 March to 12 May.
Highlights of the Tulip Festival of 2023Dates: 21 March to 12 May, 2024
Location: Beatrix Pavilion
Enjoy a colorful indoor display of orchids and anthuriums.
Dates: 28 March to 2 April, 2024
Location: Oranje Nassau pavilion
This indoor flower show, dedicated to providing Dutch growers with a space to show their most beautiful flowers, features a different floral display every week.
Dates: 2 May to 12 May, 2024
Location: Oranje Nassau Pavillion
This indoor flower show features a colorful display of Carnations and summer flowers. There is a different floral display every week.
Dates: 4 April to 9 April, 2024
Location: Oranje Nassau Pavillion
Find yourself surrounded by the most gorgeous roses. This flower display also changes every week.
Dates: 21 March to 26 March, 2024
Location: Oranje Nassau Pavillion
Bask in the fragrance and the beauty of Hyacinths and Tulips. This indoor show renews itself differently, every week.
Dates: 25 April to 30 April, 2024
Location: Oranje Nassau Pavillion
In this weekly changing flower show, you can find gerberas like rainbow daisies, Lisianthus with delicate pastel petals, and Calla Lilies standing elegantly.
Dates: 18 April to 23 April, 2024
Location: Oranje Nassau Pavillion
Experience a burst of colors with Alstroemeria and Calla lilies, a dazzling indoor show at Keukenhof Gardens.
Dates: 11 April to 16 April, 2024
Location: Oranje Nassau Pavillion
Explore a sea of daffodils and rare bulbs at Keukenhof's Special Bulb Show, a vibrant display of spring's colorful flowers.
Dates: 29 April to 3 May, 2024
Meet Fien and Teun, two cheerful farm children from the Adventure Farm Molenwaard. Play some fun games and learn about Dutch country life on the farm in the village of Molenwaard.
Date: 17 April, 2024
Meet the beloved character, enjoy a Miffy playground, shop, and explore Miffy's tulip and statue replicas. This is a delightful event for families with young tots!
Enjoy a 60-minute ride on an electrically-powered whisper boat and take in the beauty of the Dutch landscape. Learn about Keukenhof and the bulb growing area. The ticket prices for boating are:
Explore the beautiful, park and surrounding area by bicycle. You can rent bikes as well as tandem bikes from the car park adjacent to the main entrance. Prices for renting are:
Step into the historic 1892 mill at Keukenhof! You can climb the top of the mill for a stunning birds-eye view of the park and blooming flower fields. You can visit this any day, and it is free for everyone. Please do keep in mind that this experience is not wheelchair accessible.
As part of the Amsterdam Tulip Festival, Tulip Garden Keukenhof is organizing a series of flower shows, such as the Freesia and Chrysanthemums Show from 28 March to 2 April, the Carnation and Summer Flowers Show, from 2-12 May, the Anthurium and Orchid Show from 21 March to 12 May, and Romance at Keukenhof on 11-12 May.
The Amsterdam Tulip Festival is taking place from 21 March to 12 May, 2024. The Amsterdam Flower Parade is set to take place on 20 April, 2024. Keukenhof Gardens opening times are from 8am to 7:30pm.
While the Amsterdam Tulip Festival is celebrated throughout the city, Keukenhof Gardens are the main spring season attraction in Amsterdam. The Keukenhof Flower Parade 2024 will take place on 20 April, 2024.
There are many tickets and guided tours with transfers from Amsterdam available for the Keukenhof Tulip Festival 2024. You can buy your Keukenhof Tulip Garden tickets online to avail of great deals. Booking tickets online is also much more convenient as you do not have to stand in long lines.
Apart from admiring the wide array of flowers and attending the many flower shows, you must take a ride on a whisper boat and rent a cycle and ride along the surrounding areas of the gardens.