The Amsterdam tulip season starts at the end of March and continues till the end of May. Every year, during this time, the Amsterdam Tulip Festival is celebrated to mark the arrival of spring. Tulips line the city of Amsterdam, and if you are in the city, a trip to Keukenhof is an absolute must.
Highlights of Tulip Festival 2025Dates: March 20 to May 11, 2025
Location: Beatrix Pavilion
Enjoy a colorful indoor display of orchids and anthuriums, in a distinct colorful setting.
Dates: March 27 to April 1, 2025
Location: Oranje Nassau Pavilion
This indoor flower show provides Dutch growers with a space to show their beautiful flowers.
Dates: May 1 to May 11, 2025
Location: Oranje Nassau Pavillion
This indoor flower show features a colorful display of carnations and summer flowers.
Dates: April 3 to April 8, 2025
Location: Oranje Nassau Pavillion
Find yourself surrounded by the most gorgeous roses in this week-long display.
Dates: March 21 to March 25, 2025
Location: Oranje Nassau Pavillion
Bask in the fragrance and the beauty of hyacinths and tulips, following this year’s theme.
Dates: April 24 to April 29, 2025
Location: Oranje Nassau Pavillion
Find gerberas like rainbow daisies, lisianthus with delicate pastel petals, and elegant calla lilies.
Dates: April 17 to April 22, 2025
Location: Oranje Nassau Pavillion
See a burst of colors with Alstroemeria and Calla lilies at this dazzling indoor show.
Dates: April 10 to April 15, 2025
Location: Oranje Nassau Pavillion
Explore a sea of daffodils and rare bulbs at Keukenhof's special bulb show.
Dates: March 20 to May 11, 2025
Location: Willem-Alexander Pavilion
Admire cut tulips, amaryllis, various potted plants, bulb-on-pots, and lilies for 8 weeks.
Dates: April 28 to May 2, 2025
Meet Fien and Teun, two cheerful farm children from the Adventure Farm Molenwaard. Play fun games and learn about Dutch country life on the farm.
Date: April 16, 2025
Meet the beloved character, enjoy a Miffy playground, shop, and explore Miffy's tulip and statue replicas at this delightful event for families with young tots!
Dates: April 21-22, 2025
Meet the Easter Bunny and find him hopping around the park with his basket full of chocolate Easter eggs during the Easter weekend.
Enjoy a 45-minute ride on an electrically powered whisper boat and take in the beauty of the Dutch landscape. Learn about Keukenhof and the bulb growing area with an audio guide.
Explore the beautiful, park and surrounding area by bicycle. You can rent bikes as well as tandem bikes from the car park adjacent to the main entrance.
Step into the historic 1892 mill at Keukenhof! You can climb the top of the mill for a stunning birds-eye view of the park and blooming flower fields any day for free.
Pet dozens of goats, pigs, peacocks, and even cuddly rabbits on your visit to the animal pasture, perfect for families with young kids!
Find your way through this child-friendly maze and see what awaits you on the other side! You’re definitely in for a treat!
Take a break from exploring the gardens and stop by the playground, with a Nijntje playground especially meant for the little ones.
While the Amsterdam Tulip Festival is celebrated throughout the city, Keukenhof is the main spring season attraction in Amsterdam. The Keukenhof Flower Parade 2025 will take place on April 12.
The Amsterdam Tulip Festival is taking place from March 20 to May 11. The Amsterdam Flower Parade is set to take place on April 12, 2025.
Keukenhof’s opening times are from 8am to 7pm from March 20 to May 11, 2025.
There are many tickets and guided tours with transfers from Amsterdam available for the Keukenhof Tulip Festival. You can buy your Keukenhof tickets online to avail of great deals. Booking tickets online is also much more convenient as you do not have to stand in long lines.
Apart from admiring the wide array of flowers and attending the many flower shows, you must take a ride on a whisper boat and rent a cycle and ride along the surrounding areas of the gardens. There are also activities perfect for kids, like the petting zoo, a maze, and a themed playground.