Can I arrive before or after my reserved timeslot?

Arrive at the time slot assigned to the tickets purchased. Keukenhof works with 30-minute time slots as arrival time. The last time slot is 6pm–6:30pm. However, this only gives you 1 hour to explore the gardens. However, if you arrive early or late, you may still be allowed to enter provided the park is not full. If not, you may have to wait a while to enter.

When do the tulips bloom in Amsterdam?

You can find blooming tulips from early March to mid-April. If you want to see the larger tulips blooming in their full glory, you should visit between mid-April and mid-May.

Can I see the tulips on all the days during the season?

The Amsterdam tulips are planted in layers to ensure the flowers bloom early and last longer. As the flowers are planted in layers, you can visit Keukenhof any day during the season. Do note that the blooming of the flowers is heavily dependent on the weather. Update yourself with the relevant weather information before you plan your visit.

When is the Flower Parade?

The Flower Parade will take place on April 12, 2025. This parade sees colorful floats and luxury vehicles decorated in masses of flowers traveling a 42 km route from Noordwijk to Haarlem, accompanied by cheerful music from marching bands. The Bulb Region and Keukenhof will be especially busy on this day. Make sure you are in the gardens before 12pm as a number of roads in the Bollenstreek will be closed till 5pm for the Flower Parade.

How big is Keukenhof?

Keukenhof covers an impressive 32 hectares and is home to around 7 million flower bulbs planted each year. Various flower shows, parades, and events take place in Keukenhof during spring. You can enjoy your time in the gardens for as long as you want, but on average, take 2-4 hours for a leisurely visit.

What's the best way to experience Keukenhof?

The best way to have a fulfilling trip to Keukenhof is by booking a guided tour. On a guided tour, you learn all about the painstaking efforts that go into creating the beauty of the gardens. With most of your guided tours and tickets, you can enjoy the park at your own pace.

Keukenhof Opening Hours & Tulip Season 2025

Keukenhof

Keukenhof is open from March 20 to May 11 from 8am to 7pm every day.

Mar 19 TO May 10 Timings Days (Mar 19 TO May 10)	TIMINGS
Monday (Today)	08:00–19:00
Tuesday	08:00–19:00
Wednesday	08:00–19:00
Thursday	08:00–19:00
Friday	08:00–19:00
Saturday	08:00–19:00
Sunday	08:00–19:00

Last entry: 90 minutes before closing time
Keukenhof remains open even on holidays like Easter (April 22), King's Day (April 26), and Liberation Day (May 5)

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Best time to visit the Keukenhof

Weekday vs Weekend

Keukenhof is significantly less crowded on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays compared to the other days of the week.
Visit before 10:30am and after 4pm for a relatively quieter atmosphere.

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Peak season vs low season

Mid-March to early April: Early spring is a wonderful time to visit Keukenhof, but there may be some overcast days. If you visit too early in the season, you may not witness the tulips in their full glory. However, you will still see other beautiful flowers like crocuses, daffodils, and hyacinths. An advantage of visiting in this period is that you will experience fewer crowds.
Mid-April to mid-May: The days are bright and sunny and are perfect for enjoying the blooming tulips since this is the peak spring season. The combination of the blooming tulips and the sun makes for the best pictures. This period faces the maximum crowd as this is when international tourists visit the gardens.

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What are the best flowering periods in Keukenhof?

While every day of the spring season is beautiful to witness at Keukenhof, the flowers bloom in three different flowering periods, each offering something special.

First flowering period

The garden will have many blooming flowers during the initial opening days. You can also witness some great indoor flower shows with blooming tulips on display. In the gardens outside, you will find daffodils and crocuses in bloom during this period.

Second flowering period

After the flowering period of the crocuses and daffodils passes, the hyacinths and the early tulips take center stage and are ready to bloom in the outdoor gardens. The indoor flower shows still take place during this period.

Third flowering period

In the third and final flowering period, the eponymous tulips of the Tulip Festival will bloom in their entire glory in the outdoor gardens. The trees will be greener, the sun will be brighter, and the indoor flower shows will still showcase beautiful flowers.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Keukenhof opening hours

The best time to visit Keukenhof is before 10:30am and after 4:00pm, when you can experience the gardens in a relatively quieter and less crowded atmosphere. Keukenhof is only open for eight weeks from March 20 to May 11, 2025.