April is a great time for visiting Keukenhof. If you were wondering what is the best time to visit Keukenhof, we would say it’s the second half of April.
Will we see full tulips in Keukenhof in April? Is beginning of April not too early for the fulip fields? Is it worth it to take a day trip to Keukenof? Travellers who are planning their trip to the Netherlands in spring, have lots of questions.
March 2025 has been pretty cold in the Netherlands, so the blooming season is starting slightly later. The best time to visit Keukenhof in 2025 is after 10 April.
Please take into account that lots of people are postponing their visit until the peak season. We recommend booking your tickets in advance. If entrance tickets are sold out, check the Keukenhof entrance + shuttle bus tickets or Keukenhof combi tickets (entrance + public transport).
Update: Keukenhof entrance tickets for the Easter weekend (19-21 April 2025) are almost sold out. Check Keukenhof combi tickets or entrance + transfer tickets at Tiqets.com, GetYourGuide or Tours & Tickets.
April in Keukenhof: what to expect?
In April Keukenhof is full of blooming flowers of all colours, varieties and shapes. In the second half of April tulip fields in the area start blooming. And on 12 – 13 April 2025 it’s Bloemencorso Bollenstreek, one of the most famous flower parades in the Netherlands and one of the largest in the world.
- Check out our flower fields blooming report 2025 here!
April is also a busy month at Keukenhof. One of the busiest days at Keukenhof is 12 April 2025, the day of Flower parade. Weekends, school vacations, the Easter weekend, King’s Day (26 April 2025) are also very popular days for visiting Keukenhof. Make sure to buy your tickets in advance to secure your visit to Keukenhof.
Keukenhof entrance tickets and combi-tickets (entrance + public transport) for the 2025 season are available online.
You can also book Keukenhof tickets with direct transfer from the center of Amsterdam (€ 35 – € 52,50). Tip! Choose the latest departure time for the lowest price. You will still have enough time at Keukenhof and it will probably be less crowded than in the morning).
Photo above: Keukenhof on 6 April 2025. More photos >>
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In 2025 Keukenhof works with timeslots. A maximum number of visitors will be allowed per day. If you plan to visit Keukenhof in April, it’s good idea to book tickets in advance.
Keukenhof tickets are most likely to sell out on:
- Flower Parade weekend (12 – 13 April 2025)
- Easter break (18 – 21 April 2025)
- Dutch school vacations (18 April – 4 May 2025)
- King’s Day (26 April 2025)
Tip! The tickets for some days are already sold out. If regular tickets are not available, try booking Keukenhof + transfer tickets instead.
Keukenhof tickets prices in 2025:
| Type of ticket | Price | Book online |
|---|---|---|
| Keukenhof entrance, adults (18+) | € 20,50 | Book online >> |
| Keukenhof entrance, children (4 – 17) | € 9 | Book online >> |
| Keukenhof entrance, children (0 – 3) | free | |
| Parking | € 9 per day | Book online >> |
| Entrance + direct transfer from Amsterdam | from € 35 | Book online >> |
| Tulip Festival Card | from € 61 | Book online >> |
Keukenhof combi-tickets (entrance + return bus ticket) prices in 2025
Combi-tickets include the Keukenhof entrance and two-way transfer by the Keukenhof Express bus from one of the following locations:
| Departure point | Adults | Kids (4-17) | Book online |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam RAI (Bus 852) | € 37 | € 17,50 | Book online >> |
| Schiphol airport (Bus 858) | € 32 | € 15 | Book online >> |
| Leiden (Bus 854) | € 32 | € 15 | Book online >> |
| Haarlem (Bus 850) | € 32 | € 15 | Book online >> |
In 2017, together with our partners, we were making regular blooming reports from Keukenhof. So you can look back and see what can you expect in Keukenhof in April. In 2025 Keukenhof is open from March 20 until May 11. Here is our complete guide for planning your visit to Keukenhof!
29 April 2017
23 April 2017
20 April 2017
17 April 2017
13 April 2017
12 April 2017
9 April 2017
5 April 2017
2 April 2017
See also: Keukenhof in March and Keukenhof in May
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Keukenhof, 29 April 2017
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Keukenhof, 23 April 2017
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Keukenhof, 20 April 2017
Blooming gardens and flower fields in the area!
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Keukenhof, 17 April 2017
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Keukenhof, 13 April 2017
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Keukenhof, 12 April 2017
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Keukenhof, 9 April 2017
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Keukenhof, 5 April 2017
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Planning a trip to see the tulip festival and blooming fields as well as the flower parade in Keukenhof. This will be in Spring of 2025 or 2026. Our daughter wi be part of a study abroad semester as a horticulture student. There will be 3 of us coming from the USA and then she will travel with us once we are there. I am trying to get an idea of cost so we can start preparing for this trip. Would also like VanGogh museum, see windmills, and helicopter over the tulip fields. I’m sure there are many wonderful sights that I will find to go see before then, but I think that’s a good start. So, approximate airfare, hotel expenses, food, etc. are requested.
Thank you!!
Hi Deb,
This website can give you an idea of costs for museums and attractions, like the Van Gogh museum, windmills, helicopter over the tulip fields, and many more.
Accomodation prices in Amsterdam, at more or less decent hotels, start from 100 euro a night. You can also check hotels closer to Keukenhof and tulip fields, there can be cheaper options in that area – https://holland-explorer.com/keukenhof-hotels/
Here you can also find more information about prices (for transport, food etc) in the Netherlands – https://holland-explorer.com/amsterdam-prices/
Good luck with planning your trip!