Keukenhof, unique flower park near Amsterdam in Holland
Keukenhof Tulip Gardens are a very popular place to visit during spring in Holland. It’s the best day out among the flowers near Amsterdam! Every year more than 7 million flower bulbs are planted in autumn to bloom in spring. There is a variety of 800 different tulips. A unique and unforgettable experience for everyone.
Keukenhof is open from 21 March till 10 May 2020. Get free updates about Tulip Festival. Subscribe here»
The flower park has 32 hectares of flowers. There are also spectacular flower shows, surprising inspirational gardens, unique artworks and wonderful events. Wanna know everything about the Dutch tulips? Visit the Tulpomania exhibition in the Juliana Pavilion in the park.
Keukenhof theme 2020
Every year the flower park is dedicated to a specific theme. The inspiration gardens, events and artworks are adjusted accordingly. The theme for 2020 is World of Colors. The flower park in Holland will open for the 71th time.
Walking between the tulips at Keukenhof
From the 10 miles (15 km) hiking trails of Keukenhof you will have a spectacular view of the flower gardens. During your walk you will see unique, weekly changing flower shows, beautiful ponds and various pavilions with various restaurants and terraces. It is your chance to make the most beautiful selfie and flowers photos. In addition to the huge flower garden, the Keukenhof is also the largest statue garden of the Netherlands. You can admire many statues made by national and international artist.
Keukenhof Gardens with childeren
Keukenhof is also one big party for kids. They will have a blast with the treasure hunt, petting farm, maze and the playground. There is also a Miffy playground for little kids to enjoy. Keukenhof garden is a great day out for the whole family.
Map of Keukenhof Gardens
A free map of the park is available at the entrance the ticket office at Keukenhof, information desk or entrance. You will also find signs and maps in the park. You can also explore the Keukenhof map online »
When to visit Keukenhof in 2020
Another question we get very often is when is the best time to visit Keukenhof. Because the flower bulbs are planted in different layers at Keukenhof, flowers in the park are blooming during the opening period.The emphasis is on other flowers per period. Below three periods during the tulip season.
First period – From the opening the park will have blooming flowers. There are some great indoor flower shows with many blooming tulips. Outside there are daffodils and crocuses in bloom.
Second period – After the daffodils and crocuses it’s time for the hyacinths and the early tulips to bloom in the outdoor gardens. The indoor flower shows are still amazing with great colors.
Third period – In the last period the tulips will bloom in the outdoor gardens. The trees will be green and the indoor flower shows are still showing.
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Opening hours Keukenhof 2020
The flower park will be open from the 21 March till 10 May 2020:
- Monday – 08:00 – 19:30
- Tuesday – 08:00 – 19:30
- Wednesday – 08:00 – 19:30
- Thursday – 08:00 – 19:30
- Friday – 08:00 – 19:30
- Saturday – 08:00 – 19:30
- Sunday – 08:00 – 19:00
The Ticket office is open from 08:00 – 18:00
Price Keukenhof Gardens 2020
You buy a day ticket for the flower garden. With this ticket you can visit the park all day. We advise you to buy your ticket online to avoid long waiting lines at the checkout.
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Tickets for Keukenhof Gardens 2020
The prices for the 2020 season are not final yet. Subscribe to our free newsletter and you will be the first to know when the tickets for 2020 are available.
| Keukenhof Skip the line Adult ticket | € 19.00 | Buy tickets » |
| Kids ticket (4-17 years) | € 9.00 | Buy tickets » |
| Kids (up to 3 years) | Free | |
| Parking ticket | € 6.00 | Buy tickets » |
| Bus (return ticket) + Keukenhof Skip the line | € 27.50 | Buy tickets » |
| Rental Bike | € 19.50 | Buy tickets » |
| Keukenhof Guided Tour + visit to a tulip farm | € 69,00 | Buy tickets » |
You don’t have to choose a specific day when you buy your tickets.
Discover the tulip fields near the Keukenhof Gardens
Keukenhof itself consists exclusively of hiking trails, during a biking tour around the gardens you will discover the beauty of the flower fields in Holland. The area is called Bollenstreek (flower bulb region) in Dutch. You can check out the status of the flower fields with our free flower updates. Check out our selection of sightseeing tours to see the tulip fields. You can even explore the tulip fields with a helicopter flight.
Hotels near Keukenhof
Spend the night near Keukenhof to fully enjoy the flowers. You can visit the flower park early and enjoy the flower fields at your leisure. Hotels in the neighborhood are often cheaper than the hotels in the center of Amsterdam.
- Read more: Our selection of hotels near Keukenhof »
How to travel to Keukenhof
The flower park is close to Amsterdam, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and other Dutch cities like The Hague, Rotterdam and Delft. We advise you to plan your trip to Keukenhof in advance. There are several options available. You can travel bij public transport (Keukenhof Bus Express), driving to the flower park by car, book a guided tour from Amsterdam, The Hague or Rotterdam, get a taxi, go biking or walking to the Keukenhof Gardens. Check out our article on transport options for the Flower Gardens.
- Read more: How to travel to Keukenhof Garden »
Events at Keukenhof Gardens
Every day of opening the gardens will look amazing. On some days there are special events being held for your to enjoy. All events are free (you only pay for your Keukenhof ticket). You will find the events for 2019 below. Events for 2020 season are not final yet. Sign up for our free newsletter to stay informed.
- 23/03/2019 – 24/03/2019 – Sounds of Holland
- 29/03/2019 – 31/03-2019 – Holland Heritage Weekend
- 05/04/2019 – 07/04/2019 – Flower Power Weekend
- 13/04/2019 – Keukenhof Flower Parade
- 21/04/2019 – 22/04/2019 – Easter weekend: Melloy Yellow
- 27/04/2019 – King’s Dag at Keukenhof
- 29/04/2019 – 03/05/2019 – Bird of Prey shows
- 11/05/2019 – 12/05/2019 – Romance at Keukenhof
- 13/05/2019 – 19/05/2019 – Woodstock Festival
Adress Tulip Gardens
Keukenhof Tulip Gardens
Stationsweg 166a, 2161 AM Lisse
Phone: +31 252 465555
Populair links
Are you planning to visit the best (flower) activities in Holland? Make sure to check out the most populair activities:
- Everything you want to know about Keukenhof Gardens
- Check out our information about the Flower Parade in Holland
- Our top 5 sightseeing tours for exploring the flower fields
- Stay informed about the blooming of the flowers in Holland with our free Flower Forecast
- Want to experience the real thing? Visit a tulip farm in Holland
- See the best flower events during your visit to Holland? Check it out in our events calendar
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- Our tips for the most populair tours in Amsterdam during your stay in Holland
- Get the most out of your visit with our tips for visiting Amsterdam
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