Keukenhof: millions of tulips
Do you want to get away from the bustle of the city and are you looking for peace and nature? And are you coming to the Netherlands in the spring? Then a trip to the Keukenhof is a nice trip for you! Keukenhof is the place to enjoy millions of blooming tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, orchids, roses, carnations, irises, lilies each spring. A visit to the Keukenhof is an experience that you will not forget. It is the most beautiful spring park in the world and offers a unique fragrance and color experience, with more than 20 spectacular flower shows, inspiring gardens and exciting events. And last but not least… the most famous and largest flower park in the world is not far from Amsterdam.
Keukenhof: Tulips everywhere
In the Keukenhof you will find yourself in a sea of flowers. Spread over different gardens and pavilions you will find the millions of tulips and other flowers. Every year the park is dominated by a new theme and therefore the Keukenhof is always different. A unique park in the world that attracts over a million visitors every year.
Please note that the tulips only bloom from mid-March to mid-May and therefore the park is only open during this period.
Address Keukenhof
By car. The Keukenhof is located in Lisse, between Amsterdam and The Hague, in the heart of the Bollenstreek and is easily accessible via the A4 (exit Nieuw-Vennep) and the A44 (exit 3 Lisse). From here you follow the ‘Keukenhof’ signs.
By public transport. You can also reach Keukenhof by public transport. From Amsterdam Central Station you can travel by train to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. From there you can take one of the Keukenhof Express Buses (which you will recognize by their colorful designs). This bus brings you in 25 minutes to the Keukenhof.
Opening hours Keukenhof
The Keukenhof is open from 21 March to 19 May 2019 every day from 8:00 AM until 7:30 PM
Keukenhof Castle
Visit Keukenhof Castle, a beautiful castle in Lisse, not far from the Keukenhof. The castle, which was built in 1642, has beautiful salons and a unique garden. You can visit it regularly with a guide. Ask about the times in advance.