Is there food at Keukenhof gardens?

Yes, there is plenty of food available at Keukenhof Gardens, including several restaurants in the pavilions (like the Wilhelmina pavilion) and various mobile food outlets throughout the park offering snacks, hot dogs, and Dutch treats. Options range from breakfast and lunch to coffee and dinner, featuring vegetarian, vegan, and children's menus.

Are there restaurants at Keukenhof?

There are a number of restaurants in the park. Across the park you will also encounter a number of mobile food outlets with, for example, strawberries, herring or hot dogs. It is not possible to reserve a table, room or menu at Keukenhof. An alternative is to purchase food & drinks vouchers for €10.00 each.

How long does it take to walk around Keukenhof gardens?

How much time takes a visit to the Keukenhof Gardens? Of course you can enjoy all the beauty for a whole day, but on average, a visit to the flower gardens takes about 2 to 4 hours. We recommend to admire the flower fields in addition to Keukenhof. This often also takes 2 to 4 hours.

Can you bring your own food to Keukenhof?

Can I bring my own food and drinks into the park? Yes, you are allowed to bring your own food and drinks into Keukenhof. Please note that using your own food and beverages in the restaurants and on the terraces in Keukenhof is not permitted.

What to wear at Keukenhof gardens?

Go for something simple and muted; the flowers are so colorful as it is that they'll brighten up your pictures. As for footwear, wear something comfortable, because you'll be getting a lot of steps in while you walk around Keukenhof.

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What is the 5 outfit rule?

The "5 Outfit Rule" is a mindful shopping guideline: before buying a new clothing item, you must be able to immediately envision styling it in at least five different, distinct outfits using clothes you already own, ensuring versatility, reducing impulse buys, and building a more functional wardrobe. This encourages thoughtful purchases that get more wear, preventing clutter from items worn only once or twice, and helps create a cohesive, mix-and-match capsule closet for various occasions and seasons. 

Are there toilets in Keukenhof gardens?

Our park offers excellent access for (electric) wheelchairs and has plenty of accessible toilets. Manual wheelchairs are available for rent in the Keukenhof ticketshop for €5.

What cannot be brought into the Netherlands?

Customs rules exist for items like alcohol, tobacco, medicines, meat, (products made of) protected animal and plant species, and large sums of cash. Customs enforces these rules to ensure you do not bring prohibited items into the country.

What happens if I miss my Keukenhof bus?

If you miss your bus from Keukenhof, please contact our staff member at the parking lot or call our office for instructions. If I miss my bus from the Keukenhof park, do you cover my costs to come back to Amsterdam? No, you need to make your own way back to Amsterdam. We do not hold responsibility for the extra costs.

Does Keukenhof have a gift shop?

You can buy flower bulbs, seeds, flowers (both real and artificial), and other souvenirs and gifts at the Keukenhof shop. The shop is located near the Main Entrance to the gardens.

What is the best day of the week to go to Keukenhof?

Keukenhof is significantly less crowded on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays compared to the other days of the week. Visit before 10:30am and after 4pm for a relatively quieter atmosphere.

How long is the Whisper boat ride at Keukenhof gardens?

Whisper boat around Keukenhof

The boat trip takes 45 minutes and will be enriched by an audio tour about the flower bulb region. Please note: you must have an entrance ticket for Keukenhof to book whisper boat tickets.

What is the Netherlands' most popular food?

Just 15 plant crops provide 90 percent of the world's food energy intake (exclusive of meat), with rice, maize and wheat comprising two-thirds of human food consumption. These three are the staples of about 80 percent of the world population, and rice feeds almost half of humanity.

What is the difference between freedom and club dining?

At your ship's main restaurant, choose between Freedom Dining, our more flexible option, ideal for guests who want to eat where, when, and with whom they like, and Club Dining*, our more traditional style, perfect for guests who prefer to share a table with the same group of fellow travellers at the same time each ...

What is typical food in Holland?

20 Traditional Dutch foods you must try in the Netherlands

• Appeltaart.
• Bamischijf.
• Bitterballen.
• Black liquorice.
• Chips with mayonnaise.
• Erwtensoep (or Snert)
• Frikandel.
• Gouda cheese.

Are there taxis at Keukenhof gardens?

At Keukenhof Gardens you can also take a taxi from the taxi stand or travel back with Keukenhof bus 852 to RAI Amsterdam or Keukenhof bus 858 to Amsterdam Airport.

Does Keukenhof gardens sell out?

To enjoy the Keukenhof Gardens, you need an admission ticket. In 2026, Keukenhof works with a limited capacity per day and time of access to the park. Every year, Keukenhof sells out on several days.

What is the 30% rule in the Netherlands?

The Netherlands' 30% ruling is a tax advantage for highly skilled international employees, allowing employers to pay up to 30% of their gross salary tax-free for up to five years to cover "extraterritorial costs" (moving expenses/extra living costs). Key conditions include recruitment from abroad, specific expertise needed in the Netherlands, and meeting a minimum taxable salary threshold (e.g., €46,660 for most in 2025). The ruling is being phased out, with a scaling-back (30-20-10) applied in recent years and a new flat 27% rate planned from 2027, though 30% still applies for 2025-2026.
 

Do I need to carry my passport in Amsterdam?

To increase safety and reduce crime in the Netherlands, the Compulsory Identification Act came into force on 1 January 2005. Since that date, everyone age 14 years and older must be able to produce an original — not a copy — valid identity document and carry it with them at all times.

Is ibuprofen legal in the Netherlands?

Over-the-counter medicines can be obtained without a prescription (OTC) at the pharmacy, drugstore or supermarket. OTC medicines include painkillers such as paracetamol and ibuprofen, certain nose drops, cough syrups or diarrhoea inhibitors.

Why is the Dutch toilet like that?

As some say in the video, one of the advantages is that you don't get splatters on your bottom when the “message” falls into the bowl. In addition, a flat shelf is useful for the elderly, children, the sick and the disabled. It allows an inspection, for example, if you are ill.