No, Keukenhof is only open for 2 months in the spring. In 2026 the flower park will open on Thursday 19 March and the last day of opening will be Sunday 10 May.

Keukenhof Gardens is only open for 2 months in the spring each year. From late March to early May. In 2026 Keukenhof will open its doors on Thursday March 19 through Sunday May 10.
During the opening period, the tulip park is open every day from 08:00 am to 07:00 pm.

Yes, the flower park is open every day during the opening period from March 19 to May 10. So also on Sundays and holidays.

Do you want to enjoy the flower park in peace and quiet? Then we advise to visit the park before 11:00 am or after 3:00 pm. It is often much less crowded and you also make the most beautiful photos with a morning or evening sun. Quiet days are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

The flowers in Keukenhof are heavily dependent on the weather. During the planting, crocuses, daffodils, hyacinths and early tulips are planted for flowering at the beginning of the season. Other flowers bloom later in the season, such as the (larger) tulips. The pavilions have intriguing flower shows from the first to the last day of opening. Keep track of flowering with our free Flower Forecasts

Of course you can enjoy all the beauty for a whole day, but on average, a visit to the flower gardens takes about 2 to 4 hours. We recommend to admire the flower fields in addition to Keukenhof. This often also takes 2 to 4 hours. More about sightseeing the flower fields.

Naturally, that’s not a problem. There’s a picnic meadow and various benches throughout the park where you can sit down to eat. However, taking your own food into the restaurants is prohibited.

No, Keukenhof is a truly pedestrian park. You can however rent bikes from the carpark by the main entrance with which to explore the surrounding area. More about renting a bike at Keukenhof.

Dogs are allowed in Keukenhof as long as they are leashed. Dogs are not allowed in the pavilions or restaurants with exception of guide/helper dogs. Dog faeces bags are free from the ticket collectors.

The 2026 Flower Parade will take place on Saturday 18 April. Check out our information about the Flower Parade.

No, that is not permitted as this land is owned by flower bulb growers. You can however take photographs from the roadside or alongside the fields.

The gardens offers excellent access for (electric) wheelchairs and has plenty of disabled toilet facilities. You can hire a wheelchair for just €5.00. However, it must be booked in advance. You can reserve a wheelchair here.

Only wheelchairs, Zimmer frames, prams or buggys are allowed at the park. Other modes of transport are not permitted.

In Holland, the corona measures have all been abolished. However, the Keukenhof does apply a maximum number of persons per day and works with time slots for entry. All events and sightseeing tours in and around the flower park will continue as usual.

Regular tickets for Keukenhof Gardens season 2026 are available from the end of November 2025. Currently, however, the Tulip Festival Shuttle bus + Keukenhof ticket 2026 are already available. Several tours are also already available for booking. Check out all available tickets and tours for visiting Keukenhof

A normal ticket for Keukenhof 2026 costs € 21.00 for an adult. Find out about all ticket prices for Keukenhof 2026.

No, in 2026, it is unfortunately not possible to get a stamp and go back into the flower park later. The only exception is the flower parade day. You can then watch the flower parade and return to Keukenhof later.

Yes, Keukenhof tickets purchased through our ticket shop can be cancelled up to 96 hours before your visit.

Yes, entrance tickets can simply be scanned from your mobile phone. You do not have to print your tickets.

A Keukenhof ticket is valid for a specific day for which you have bought your ticket. You can enter the park 30 minutes before and after your timeslot. If you are going to be late, please let us know at the entrance to the flower park.

Yes. Charging stations for electric cars are available in the car park outside the main entrance. You can ask the traffic steward were they are when you drive onto the site. The charging stations for electric bikes can be found both at the Hoofdingang [main entrance] and Ingang Extra [side entrance].

There are bike parking facilities at both entrances to the park. You can park your bike there for free.

The flower park is close to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and many visitors come directly from the airport or go there after visiting the gardens. You can leave your luggage at the luggage depot while you explore Keukenhof. Smaller items of luggage can be stored in lockers (€2 coin required). Larger items can be handed in to the secure depot.

There are wheelchairs available for rent at € 5,00 a day at the gardens. You can reserve a wheelchair up to the day before your visit at 17:00 at the latest. There are a limited number of wheelchairs available and therefore recommend that you reserve one a.s.a.p. Reserve your wheelchair here.

You can rent bikes to explore the surrounding area with from the carpark next to the main entrance. More info on Bike Rental Keukenhof

There are a number of food outlets in the park. The various restaurants all have their own theme. For instance, you can eat poffertjes [tiny Dutch pancakes], there’s an Italian and an Asian restaurant. Across the park you will also encounter a number of mobile food outlets that offer, for example, strawberries, herring or hotdogs.

A camper van can stay on the carpark for € 10,- but it is not possible to stay overnight because the carpark is closed at 19:00 every day.