Where and when will Dutch tulip bloom? Find out in our flower forecast

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Welcome to the Tulip Festival Amsterdam’s Flower Forecast for 2025. Here we will give a monthly update on the status of tulip flowering in the Netherlands. From early March 2025, we will post a Flowering Forecast here every week with up-to-date photos of the flowering of the tulip fields and other spring flowers. We will also share the Flowering Forecast on our Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

Curious to see how the tulips near Amsterdam bloomed during Tulip Festival 2024? Check it out in our flower forecasts 2024 annual report.

Flower forecast Dutch tulip fields 2025

20 February | Spring is on its way

Spring is coming, and excitement for Tulip Festival Amsterdam 2025 is growing! With just one month until the official opening on March 20, the first signs of spring are already appearing. Early crocuses and daffodils are emerging, and with mild temperatures expected to continue, we may see an early tulip bloom this year.

📅 Next update: March 6, 2025 – then weekly, with photos and blooming updates.
🗺️ Check our Flower Map to find the most beautiful fields in bloom!

🌸 Plan your visit from March 20 – May 11, 2025
🌍 Explore breathtaking flower fields & Keukenhof Gardens
🎟️ Book tickets & tours now: 👉 Tulip Festival Amsterdam

Expected Flowering in Spring 2025

While tulip blooming is still dependent on the weather conditions in March, April, and May, we expect that by the opening day on March 20, there will be plenty of beautiful flowers to admire – and possibly even some early tulips. For the bloom period until May 11, we will continue to monitor the weather closely and provide updates as the season progresses.

Keep an eye on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok for more updates throughout the year.

Flowers	Average flowering	Expected flowering 2025*
Daffodil fields	mid-March to mid-April	mid-March to mid-April
Hyacints fields	end March to end April	end March to end April
Tulips fields	2nd week of April to early May	2nd week of April to early May
Keukenhof Tulip Experience De Tulperij	20 March to 11 May	20 March to 11 May
Tulip Barn	28 March – 4 May	28 March – 4 May

*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.

The blooming of the flowers at Keukenhof Gardens and other tulip show gardens is different from the blooming of the production flower fields. The flowers at the flower gardens have been specifically chosen to ensure that blooming flowers can be seen from the opening (20 March) to the closure (11 May) of the park. Also, the tulips are not headed so the tulips can be admired much longer in Keukenhof than on the production flower fields around the park. Keep in mind that even in show gardens, weather is an important factor and no guarantees can be made about the flowers blooming.

Check out the flowering on the Flower Map

The flower map below shows what the flower fields currently look like and where they are located. We will update the Flower Map every week with current photos of the blooms in the flower fields.

Weather forecast

Below is the current weather in Holland. During the Tulip Festival, we will also provide tips on activities to suit the weather conditions.

Book your visit to one or more of the tulip show gardens

The flower fields are for the production of flower bulbs. It is therefore forbidden to take photos in the flower fields. However, there are several tulip attractions where it is possible to take great photos among the tulips. To visit a tulip attraction, you will need a ticket. Popular show gardens like the Keukenhof Gardens often sell out. We therefore recommend booking your visit in advance and buying your ticket on time!

Tulip attractions / show gardens	Price
Keukenhof Gardens	€ 20.50	Book your visit
Tulip Experience Amsterdam	€ 12.00	Book your visit
The Tulip Barn	€ 10.00	Book your visit

Sightseeing tours along the tulip fields

There are great sightseeing tours to book during the Tulip Festival. There are tours from Amsterdam and there are local tours with fun vehicles such as a Renault Twizy, Land Rover, Helicopter or the archetypal Dutch bicycle. Take note! Booking is compulsory and there is limited capacity.

Sightseeing tours	Start location	from Price
Sightseeing Tours	Amsterdam	€ 42.50	See all tours
Rental bike Keukenhof	Keukenhof	€ 11.00	Book now
Guided bike tour	Near Keukenhof	€ 45.00	Book now
Helicopter tour	Near Keukenhof	€ 172.50	Book now
Renault Twizy tour	Near Keukenhof	€ 127.00	Book now
Land Rover Tulip Safari	Near Keukenhof	€ 85.00	Book now
Electric scooter tour	Near Keukenhof	€ 39.00	Book now
Boat trip at Keukenhof	Keukenhof	€ 10.00	Tickets near mill in Keukenhof

16 January 2025 | Tulip bulbs planted and ready for spring

Millions of flower bulbs have been planted and are now resting during their winter hibernation. In the flower fields, a layer of straw protects the bulbs from potential frost. Over the past months, planting conditions were favorable, allowing the bulbs to root well. The weather forecast for the coming month looks promising, with moderately cold temperatures.

However, it is still too early to make an accurate prediction about the bloom this spring. We will share an update on flowering conditions in early February. Stay tuned by following us on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

21 November 2024 | 🌷 Bulb planting in full swing

Over the past few weeks, we’ve had perfect weather for planting flower bulbs. Both the hand planting of 7 million bulbs at Keukenhof Gardens and the machine planting of the tulip fields are progressing on schedule. Planting is expected to continue until Christmas, ensuring a breathtakingly colorful landscape this spring.

The blooming period of flowers in spring depends heavily on weather conditions. At this moment, we cannot make exact predictions, so we rely on the average blooming periods. In the show gardens, blooming flowers can typically be admired throughout the season, as these gardens plant bulbs with varying blooming times. Below, you’ll find an overview of the average and expected blooming periods for flowers in Holland.