7 March - Two weeks before Keukenhof opening

After the beautiful spring days in February, March has started wet. The temperature was slightly above the normal temperature for this time of the year. The entire Bollenstreek (Flower region) is getting ready for the opening of Keukenhof Gardens in two weeks.

Hotels are preparing themself for the many visitors and the timetables for the different Keukenhof bus lines have been finalized. In short, we are ready for Spring 2019!

Current state of the flower fields in Holland

Below you will see some flower fields around Keukenhof Gardens near Amsterdam. This photo’s where taken on March 7th 2019.

Very early red tulips
Very early red tulips
Lots of rain in Holland
Most flower fields look like this

Weather Forecast Holland

The weather forecast predicts more rain for the coming days and temperatures around normal.

Flower Forecast 2019*

The blooming of the flower fields is about 1 to 2 weeks earlier then average growth. This means we expect the following blooming periods for the flower fields:

Crocus – Currently there are some blooming fields till the end of March
Daffoldils – Currently there are some blooming fields till mid April
Hyacints – We hope to see the first blooming Hyacint flowers around Keukenhof opening on March 21 till mid april
Tulips – We hope to see the early tulips from the beginning of April till the beginning of May

So for the time being, we still expect the flower fields to grow a bit earlier (around 1 or 2 weeks for the tulip fields). Check out the average growth of the flowers. But the weather in Holland can still surprise us. We keep a close eye on the weather predictions for the coming weeks.

*We try to predict the flowering of the flowers as well as possible. However, the bloom continues to be influenced by nature. Due to weather conditions the flowering process can be different than what we expect.

Blooming of the flowers at Keukenhof Gardens

The blooming of the flowers at Keukenhof Gardens is a bit different from the blooming of the flower fields. The flowers at the flower garden have been specifically chosen to ensure that blooming flowers can be seen from the opening (21 March) to the closure (19 May) of the park. Also, the tulips are not headed so the tulips can be admired much longer in Keukenhof than on the flower fields around the park.

If you are visiting Keukenhof Gardens this year. Please make sure to buy your tickets online and skip the waiting lines.

Tickets for Keukenhof Gardens 2025

When booking your Keukenhof Gardens tickets, you must choose a specific date and time slot for entry. In 2025, Keukenhof will operate with a limited number of tickets per day and time slot. To secure your preferred visit, book your tickets in advance!

If your preferred date and time are unavailable, it means tickets are sold out. However, you can still visit by booking a Tulip Festival Card or a combination ticket with the Keukenhof Shuttle bus from Amsterdam Centre, various Keukenhof day tours from Amsterdam, or public transport buses, which often offer more availability on different dates and times.

Keukenhof 2025 tickets	Price
Adult (18+)	€ 20.50	Book now
Kids (4-17)	€ 9.00	Book now
Kids (0-3)	Free
Day ticket parking	from € 9.00	Book now
Shuttle bus from and to Amsterdam + Keukenhof Skip the line ticket	from € 35.00	Book now
Tulip Festival Card + Skip the line ticket Keukenhof + Shuttle bus from and to Amsterdam + Tulip Festival Digital Guide + 1-hour Canal Cruise in Amsterdam	€ 61.00	Book now
Guided cycling tour of flower fields + 2,5 hours bike tour along the flower fields + Local English and Dutch speaking guide + Includes rental bike and helmet + visit to a real tulip farm	€ 49.50	Book now

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