Where is the Amsterdam Tulip Festival?

During Tulip season, you can enjoy a host of events in and around Amsterdam. The main one is Keukenhof Gardens where you can see the most beautiful flower gardens in 2024 from 21 March tm 12 May.

How do you get to the Tulip Festival in Amsterdam?

The Keukenhof bus is the easiest and fastest way to travel to Keukenhof and the tulip fields from major cities. Buses run directly to the tulips from Amsterdam RAI, Amsterdam Schiphol, Haarlem and Leiden several times an hour. The price for the Keukenhof bus includes an entrance ticket to Keukenhof Gardens.

Where is the best place to see tulips in Amsterdam?

The most famous area with the most beautiful flower fields is around Keukenhof Tulip Gardens at only 40 kilometers from the centre of Amsterdam. The area is called 'Bollenstreek'.

How do I get to Keukenhof from city Centre?

Keukenhof Express bus departure locations. Use metro M52 to get to RAI Amsterdam from Amsterdam's central station or the city centre. Get off at the Europaplein metro stop. The metro departs every 5 minutes and it takes 8 minutes to get you to the Keukenhof Express (Bus 852) departure location.

Where can I see tulips in Amsterdam for free?

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Is the Amsterdam Tulip Festival worth it?

Yes, a visit to the Tulip Garden is absolutely worth it. Each year, the Keukenhof Tulip Gardens is only open for 60 days, and during this time, the Keukenhof Tulip festival is held.

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

Keukenhof Gardens are also significantly less crowded on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays compared to the other days of the week.

How long does it take to walk Keukenhof?

On a average you can say: 3 to 4 hours will do for walking around in the gardens. In that time you can see a lot. If you are taking a lot of photos, walk slowly and relax, then you get a good impression in 4 hours.

What do you wear to a tulip festival?

But if you want to stand out in between the myriad of colors then wear something all-white. A flowy maxi dress with a hat would be perfect! Or blend in by wearing something more colorful or flowery and become one among the tulips! Weather is unpredictable so definitely wear/bring layers.

What is the best month to go to Amsterdam?

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The city is at its most vibrant from June to September, when the weather is amazing and daylight hours stretch into evening. That also makes it the perfect time of year to enjoy outdoor activities.

What is the most famous flower market in Amsterdam?

Bloemenmarkt in Amsterdam is the world's only floating flower market. Founded in 1862, this unique market sits on the Singel Canal Koningsplein and the Muntplein and is made up of a series of houseboat greenhouses.

Do you need to buy tickets in advance for Keukenhof?

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Tickets can be bought via www.keukenhof.nl. Tickets can be purchased online. The tickets are valid on a specific date during the opening season with arrival expected during a predetermined timeslot.

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Do Keukenhof tickets sell out?

Since Keukenhof Gardens works with day tickets with an arrival time, it regularly happens that the flower park is sold out well in advance. Especially during the Easter weekend, the flower parade and during peak flowering, tickets are harder to get.

Can I get to Keukenhof by train?

🚉 Get to Keukenhof by train

There is no train station directly next to Keukenhof. Take a train to Leiden Centraal (a return ticket from Amsterdam costs € 21,20 in 2023). At Leiden Centraal Station, switch to bus line 854 (Leiden – Keukenhof Express).

How many hours do you need at Keukenhof gardens?

The park is open daily between 8am and 7.30pm. Keukenhof works with time slots of half an hour as arrival time. So you can choose from time slots like: 8.00 – 8.30 am, 8.30 – 9.00 am. The last time slot is 6.00 – 6.30 pm (Please note that the park closes at 7.30 pm.

How long is the flower parade in Keukenhof?

The route of the Flower Parade in Holland is 42 kilometers (26 miles) long. The Parade starts on Saturday 20 April 2024 at 9.10 am and will end at 21.50 pm.

What are the dates for Keukenhof 2023?

This year, the most beautiful flower park in the world, opens on 23 March 2023. It is open daily from 08:00 to 19:30, including weekends and public holidays. Keukenhof closes again on 14 May 2023. We recommend that you book your Keukenhof ticket in advance.

Where is the biggest tulip festival?

The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is the largest festival in Northwest Washington State and the largest Tulip Festival in the United States! Each year, more than 1 million visitors come to experience fields of brightly colored tulips. Skagit Valley Tulip Festival welcomes you! To navigate, press the arrow keys.

What happens to the tulips after the tulip festival?

Speaking of horror, as far as the field flowers go, after the Tulip Festival ends, they chop off all of the tulips' heads. “We have to do that, it's for disease prevention and it promotes the growth of the bulbs,” said Brent. Once those bulbs get nice and big, they're pulled out of the ground and sold to customers.

How long do the tulips last in Amsterdam?

Tulip Festival starts on Thursday 21 March till Sunday 12 May 2024. Get free updates about Tulip Festival. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and subscribe to our free newsletter. When is Tulip Season in Holland?

How many days do you need in Amsterdam?

Three days is the perfect amount of time to spend in the city. Amsterdam is quite small, so you don't have to be here for a long time to see all the best attractions. If you're wondering what to do in Amsterdam in 3 days, this is the article for you. Here is a list of what to see in Amsterdam in 3 days.