On Saturday 18 April 2026, around 21:05 the Bloemencorso Bollenstreek flower parade will come to Haarlem. On 19 April 2026 the flower displays will remain in Haarlem till 17:00. Here is everything you need to plan your visit.
Keukenhof entrance tickets for the Flower parade day 2026 are already sold out. You can still book your Keukenhof + bus tickets.
Flower Parade in Haarlem: route and timing (on 18 April 2026)
21:04 Herenweg – Westelijke Randweg (N208) Crossing
21:18 Via Wagenweg to Houtplein
21:30 Houtplein
21:40 Via Gasthuissingel and Kampervest
21:46 Turfmarkt
21:49 Gedempte Oude Gracht – Verwulft
22:00 Gedempte Oude Gracht – Raaks (end of the parade)
Around 22:00 the flower floats will line up along Gedempte Oude Gracht.
What is the best time to visit the flower parade in Haarlem?
It’s a good idea to watch the arrival of the Flower Parade in Haarlem. It looks really festive at night, with music accompanying the event. I would also suggest staying overnight in Haarlem and visiting all the floats again early in the morning (until 10:00–10:30, before it gets crowded).
Tip! On Sunday 19 April, 2026 you can also join a guided tour from Amsterdam: Exhibition of the floats in Haarlem + Keukenhof visit
Top 3 things to do in Haarlem after the Flower Parade in 2026
- check the Dutch masters paintings at Frans Hals museum
- visit St. Bavo church on the main square (Grotemarkt)
- visit local craft beer tasting at Jopenkerk, a brewery in the building of a former church.
Where to stay in Haarlem?
Book a hotel in Haarlem and enjoy the flower parade in the dark or in the morning. There are dozens of nice hotels in Haarlem. We recommend:
- Bed & Breakfast Hotel Malts, a cosy family-owned hotel, less then a minute walk from Gedempte Oude Gracht (the street with the flower floats).
- Hotel Lion D’Or, conveniently located next to the train and bus station.
How to get to Haarlem from Amsterdam?
Direct trains from Amsterdam Central station to Haarlem run every 15 minutes. One-way ticket in 2026 costs €6,50 (online is €1 cheaper), travel time is 15 – 19 minutes. Book train tickets online.
Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket is also valid on NS trains in the Amsterdam Area (which includes Haarlem) and all metro, tram and bus lines operated by GVB, Connexxion, AllGo and EBS, including night buses.
With ARTT ticket you can also travel to Keukenhof, Zaanse Schans, Volendam and many other famous places in the Amsterdam area.
Flower Parade in Haarlem: photos
- Check the flower parade photos taken in Haarlem in 2025 on our Instagram
See you in Haarlem!
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