Tulip Festival Amsterdam 2026, Flower Forecast & Bloom Calendar

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Welcome to the Flower Forecast 2026 from Tulip Festival Amsterdam. Here you will find weekly and monthly updates on the blooming of the Dutch tulip fields, spring flowers and show gardens in the Netherlands.

From early March 2026 onwards, we will publish fresh photos and status reports every week — follow us on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok for live-coverage of the blooms, behind-the-scenes and exclusive tips.

Flower forecast Dutch tulip fields 2026

Below you’ll find our latest expectations for the 2026 tulip season, based on average growing periods and weatheroutlook. Note that nature always has the final say. Want to plan your visit? Check the Flower Map, weather forecast and book your entry to the top show gardens and tours.

Tulip Bloom Forecast for 2026

The exact start of the tulip bloom depends on the weather conditions during winter and early spring. Based on the average temperature pattern and previous years, we expect:

Early blooming (daffodils & crocuses): mid-March 2026
Hyacinths blooming: late March to early April
Tulip fields at their best: second week of April until the end of April 2026

Flowers	Average flowering	Expected flowering 2026*
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	19 March to 10 May	19 March to 10 May
Tulip Barn	27 March – 10 May	27 March – 10 May

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

*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 (19 March) to the closure (10 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	€ 21.50	Available Nov 2025
Tulip Experience Amsterdam	€ 12.00	Available Nov 2025
The Tulip Barn	€ 8.50	Available Jan 2026

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	€ 12.50	Available Dec 2025
Guided bike tour	Near Keukenhof	€ 49.50	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	€ 11.00	Tickets near mill in Keukenhof
Private Helicopter tour	Amsterdam Heliport	€ 1.670.00	Book now

27 October 2025 | 🌷 Bulb planting in full swing

Flower Forecast tulip blooming 2026 — First tulip bulbs being planted for Tulip Festival 2026

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.