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Last updated: 17 June 2026 · by the Tulip Festival Amsterdam team
Keukenhof 2027 at a glance
- Open: 18 March – 9 May 2027, daily 08:00–19:00 (53 days)
- Where: Stationsweg 166a, Lisse (about 40 km / 40 min from Amsterdam)
- Best way to visit: a shuttle + Keukenhof combi-ticket from Amsterdam, Schiphol, Rotterdam or Den Haag (from €35), or the all-in Tulip Festival Card (€54)
- The tulip fields: free to see around the park; guided bike, Twizy and Land Rover tours available
- Standard entry: adults (18+) €21.50 · children 4–17 €10 · under 4 free (book online; busy days sell out)
Keukenhof 2027 is the highlight of tulip season in Holland, and this guide tells you everything you need to plan the perfect visit: the opening dates, ticket prices, the smartest way to travel from Amsterdam, and how to combine the park with the colourful tulip fields that surround it. Keukenhof opens for just eight weeks each spring (18 March – 9 May 2027), works with a limited number of visitors per day, and sells out on its busiest dates, so a little planning goes a long way. As part of the Tulip Festival, we help you turn a single park visit into the full Dutch tulip experience.
When is Keukenhof open in 2027?
Keukenhof Gardens is open from Thursday 18 March to Sunday 9 May 2027, every day from 08:00 to 19:00 (last entry around 18:00). Because the seven million bulbs are planted in layers, there is colour throughout the whole season, though the flowers on display shift week by week.
| Period | What’s blooming |
|---|---|
| Late March (opening) | Indoor shows in full bloom; crocuses and daffodils outside |
| Early–mid April | Hyacinths and early tulips outdoors; indoor shows still stunning |
| Late April – 9 May | Peak outdoor tulips; greenery returning, indoor shows continue |
Bloom timing depends on the weather and shifts a little each year. Check our free Flower Forecast 2027 for live updates on what’s flowering right now: our own first-hand reporting from the Bollenstreek that you won’t find anywhere else.
Keukenhof 2027 tickets and the best way to visit
Keukenhof works with date and time-slot entry and a limited number of visitors per day, so book ahead. For most visitors coming from the city, the easiest and best-value options combine your transport and entry in a single booking.
Tulip Festival Card — best value (€54)
Our own all-in package combines a Keukenhof ticket, the round-trip shuttle from Amsterdam Centre, the Tulip Festival Digital Guide and a one-hour Amsterdam canal cruise. It’s the easiest way to do tulip season in one booking. Get the Tulip Festival Card »
Shuttle bus + Keukenhof ticket (combi)
A comfortable coach plus your Keukenhof entry in one ticket: no separate entrance ticket needed, and you skip the queue. Choose your departure point:
| Departure point | Combi price | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam Centre | Flexible return time | from € 35.00 | Book now |
| Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | Flexible return time | from € 42.50 | Book now |
| Rotterdam Centre | from € 59.50 | Book now | |
| Rotterdam Cruise Terminal | from € 59.50 | Book now | |
| The Hague Centre | from € 59.50 | Book now |
Each combi includes your Keukenhof entry, and the Amsterdam Centre and Schiphol shuttles have a flexible return time, so you decide for yourself when to head back. Book your shuttle + Keukenhof combi »
Tours from Amsterdam
Prefer a guided day out? Day tours include your Keukenhof entry plus highlights such as the tulip fields, a windmill cruise or Zaanse Schans. See all Keukenhof tours and sightseeing »
Just want entry?
You can also book a standard Keukenhof ticket and arrange your own transport. Online tickets are cheaper than at the gate (€25), and busy days sell out, so book in advance.
- Adult (18+): €21.50
- Child (4–17): €10.00
- Child (0–3): free
- Parking (day): €12.00
Check standard ticket availability ». If your date is sold out, a shuttle combi or tour is often still available.
Other ways to get to Keukenhof
Not taking a shuttle combi? Keukenhof is about 40 km from Amsterdam and also reachable by public transport, car or taxi.
- Public transport: Qbuzz Keukenhof buses run from Amsterdam RAI (852), Hoofddorp (859), Haarlem (850) and Leiden (854); combi tickets with entry start from around €33.50.
- By car: park on site for €12 per day; the gardens are well signposted from the A4 and N207.
- By taxi: our private Tulip Festival Taxi Transfer picks you up at your hotel or the airport (sedan from €105).
- By bike: rent a bike nearby to combine Keukenhof with the surrounding tulip fields.
See all the ways to travel to Keukenhof »
See the tulip fields around Keukenhof
Keukenhof itself is a curated garden, but the real magic for many visitors is the open tulip fields in the surrounding Bollenstreek, free to admire from the public roads and paths. Please enjoy them respectfully: the fields are working farmland, so stay on the paths and don’t pick or trample the flowers.
The best ways to explore them:
| Sightseeing Tulip Fields Tours | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Self Guided Bike Tour + transport from Amsterdam | € 69.95 | Book now |
| Guided bike tour | € 49.50 | Book now |
| Rental bike Keukenhof | € 12.50 | Book now |
| Renault Twizy Tour | from € 127.00 | Book now |
| Private Helicopter tour | from € 1.670 | Book now |
| TukTuk Private tour | € 195.00 | Book now |
| Keukenhof boat trip | € 11.00 | Tickets near mill in Keukenhof |
Want to know exactly which fields are in bloom during your visit? Our Flower Map and Flower Forecast show you where to go, with unique, up-to-date data from our own network. Explore the best tulip-field tours »
Events at Keukenhof 2027
Most days, special (free) events take place alongside the gardens. Confirmed highlights for 2027 include:
| Dates | Keukenhof events |
|---|---|
| 18 March – 21 March | Keukenhof Opening Weekend |
| 26 March – 28 March | Holland Heritage days |
| 28 March – 29 March | Easter at Keukenhof |
| 14 April | Miffy visits Keukenhof Gardens |
| 17 April | Dutch Flower Parade (Bloemencorso Bollenstreek) |
| 26 April – 30April | Fien & Teun visits Keukenhof |
| 1 May- 2 May | Romance at Keukenhof |
| 3 May – 9 May | Lounge Music at Keukenhof |
See the full Tulip Festival events calendar »
Visiting on the Flower Parade weekend (15–18 April 2027)? The Dutch Flower Parade (Bloemencorso Bollenstreek) passes close to Keukenhof on Saturday 17 April, the busiest and most colourful weekend of the season. Grandstand seats and parade tours sell out early, so book ahead. See Flower Parade tickets & tours »
Visiting with children and accessibility
Keukenhof is a great family day out, with a treasure hunt, petting zoo, maze, playground and a Miffy play area for little ones. The main paths are paved and largely wheelchair- and pram-accessible, and a limited number of wheelchairs and mobility scooters can be reserved at the entrance, handy for visitors who want a relaxed, comfortable day among the flowers.
Where to stay near Keukenhof
Staying nearby lets you arrive early and beat the crowds. Hotels in Lisse and the Bollenstreek are often cheaper than central Amsterdam, while staying in Amsterdam keeps you close to the city’s other sights. See our hotel tips near Keukenhof »
Make the most of your visit
Plan ahead with these guides:
- How to travel to Keukenhof from Amsterdam
- Map of Keukenhof Gardens
- The tulip fields and our Flower Map
- Tulip Experience Amsterdam and The Tulip Barn
- Visit a tulip farm
- The Keukenhof Castle estate
- Buy Dutch tulip bulbs
Frequently asked questions
Keukenhof is open from 18 March to 9 May 2027, daily from 08:00 to 19:00.
Online tickets are €21.50 for adults (18+) and €10 for children (4–17); under-4s are free. Tickets at the gate cost €25, and busy days sell out, so booking online in advance is recommended.
The easiest way is a shuttle-bus combi-ticket (including entry) from Amsterdam Centre (from €35), Schiphol (€42.50), Rotterdam or The Hague (from €59.50). You can also take a public-transport bus, drive (parking €12/day), or book a private taxi transfer.
Mid- to late April is usually the peak for outdoor tulips, but there is colour throughout the season. Timing shifts with the weather, so check our Flower Forecast for live updates.
Yes. The open tulip fields around Keukenhof are free to view from public roads and paths. Please stay on the paths and don’t pick or damage the flowers, as they are working farmland.
Yes, popular days and time slots sell out every year. If your date is unavailable, shuttle-bus combi-tickets and guided tours often still have space.
Plan for 3–4 hours to see the gardens comfortably, or a half to full day if you also visit the indoor shows and the surrounding tulip fields.
Keukenhof is at Stationsweg 166a, 2161 AM Lisse, in the Bollenstreek flower region, about 40 km southwest of Amsterdam.
More questions? See our full Keukenhof FAQ.
Popular links
Are you planning to visit the best (flower) activities in Holland? Make sure to check out the most popular activities:
- Everything you want to know about Keukenhof Gardens
- Check out our information about the Flower Parade in Holland
- Our top sightseeing tours for exploring the flower fields
- Buy Tulip Festival quality tulip bulbs online and create your own tulip garden
- Check out our hotel tips for visiting Keukenhof and the tulip fields
- Stay informed about the blooming of the flowers in Holland with our free Flower Forecast 2027
- Want to experience the real thing? Visit a tulip farm in Holland
- Visit Tulip Experience Amsterdam: museum, show garden and indoor tulip picking
- See the best flower events during your visit to Holland? Check it out in our events calendar
- Our tips for the most popular tours in Amsterdam during your stay in Holland
- Get the most out of your visit with our tips for visiting Amsterdam
- Read more about the Tulip Festival Card
