Take in the breathtaking beauty of Keukenhof, home to seven million tulips spanning 800 varieties. Located in the scenic Bollenstreek region, it's the ultimate Amsterdam day trip during tulip season. Don't miss the tulip festival – book Keukenhof...

Also Known As

Garden of Europe

Founded On

1950

Founded By

Jan David Zocher

About

Quick Information

ADDRESS

Damrak 26, 1012 LG Amsterdam, Netherlands

RECOMMENDED DURATION

3 hours

Timings

08:00–19:00

VISITORS PER YEAR

1500000

TICKETS

From € 9

NUMBER OF ENTRANCES

EXPECTED WAIT TIME - STANDARD

30-60 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)

EXPECTED WAIT TIME - SKIP THE LINE

0-30 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)

Plan your visit

Did you know?

The word ‘Keukenhof’ can be translated to ‘kitchen garden’ in Dutch, in reference to the herbs that used to be gathered in the area for the castle kitchen.

The park is home to an English landscape garden, a Japanese landscape garden, a spring meadow, a natural garden, a historic garden, a garden maze, and several inspiration gardens that are uniquely planted each year.

Keukenhof was established in 1949 by a consortium of bulb growers and flower exporters to showcase their products.

Why is Keukenhof famous?

Keukenhof is known worldwide for its tulips. Each year, over 7 million flower bulbs are planted across the gardens' 32 acres by gardeners who work year-round, resulting in a stunning display of spring flowers. Gardeners employ techniques such as "lasagne planting," where bulbs are layered according to their blooming period to ensure a continuous display of flowers throughout the garden's opening season. The riotous colors created by the tulips, daffodils, lilies, roses, carnations, and hyacinths are truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Keukenhof also hosts an annual Tulip Festival between March and May, which features flower shows, parades, musical events, and more. It attracts over a million visitors yearly and is a Dutch calendar highlight.

Tulip Festival in Amsterdam

March 20 to May 11

The annual Tulip Festival in Amsterdam is held from March to May, during the spring, when the entire town brightens with tulips in various vases and pots adorning the streets. The festival, which goes by the motto ‘A Tulip for every citizen of Amsterdam,’ strives to protect the iconic Dutch flower, which has been witnessing depleting numbers.

This event involves enthusiastic locals planting almost 800,000 tulips every fall, which bloom right during spring. During this time, various enjoyable affairs are held, including a Carnival for children, cruise tours, Dutch dance workshops, and several open-air concerts that bring life to the festival.

During its limited spring opening, Keukenhof also showcases a range of beautiful flower shows.

Amsterdam Tulip Festival