Planning to visit Keukenhof in March? Or still thinking what is the best time to visit Keukenhof in 2026? Will flowers in Holland be blooming in March? Here you will find our tips and photos from the previous Keukenhof seasons.
What’s good to know is that gardeners at Keukenhof are using the so called lasagnia technique. The bulbs are planted in layers to make sure that during the Keukenhof opening season there are always flowers in bloom.
Book Keukenhof entrance tickets or combi-tickets or Keukenhof + transfer tickets from Amsterdam, from Schiphol airport, from Rotterdam and from The Hague for the 2026 season.
| Ticket | Price in 2026 | Book |
|---|---|---|
| Keukenhof entrance tickets | € 21,50 | Book >> |
| Combi-tickets (entrance + public transport) | from € 33,50 | Book >> |
| Bus from Amsterdam (including entrance) | € 35 – € 53,40 | Book >> |
| Bus from Schiphol airport (including entrance) | from € 42,50 | Book >> |
During the Keukenhof opening season you can also join a tour and visit Giethoorn and Keukenhof or Zaanse Schans and Keukenhof in one day.
Private tours require prior booking:
- Van Gogh museum private tour – from € 190
- Rijksmuseum private tour – from € 260
Keukenhof in March 2026: weather forecast
Keukenhof in March: what’s in bloom?
Every year is different. In 2024 the spring was early – actually the month of February 2024 was the warmest in the whole history of measurements. And in March there were quite a lot of tulips in bloom at Keukenhof.
Update, 19 March 2026: daffodils, hyacinths and even first tulips in the fields are in bloom!
Photo: flower fields near Hillegom on 19 March 2026
- Update, 22 March 2025: we spotted daffodil fields in bloom in Hillegom. Hyacinth fields are about to start blooming too!
Photo: daffodil fields, taken on 22 March 2025 near Hillegom
- Follow us on Instagram for the 2026 tulip season updates.
Photo: hyacinth fields, taken on 22 March 2025 near Hillegom
Update, 15 March 2024: hyacinths, daffodils and even some tulips fields are already in bloom! I’ve spotted them today driving by Keukenhof. The daffodils fields are in Hillegom, and beautiful red tulips are just next to Keukenhof, across the road from the former Lowietje hotel and next to the Duin en Meer bus stop (this is where the bus line 50 stops).
Photo: tulip fields, taken on 15 March 2024 near Keukenhof, in Lisse
Photo: daffodil fields, taken on 15 March 2024 near Hillegom
In general, the outdoor flower blooming at Keukenhof in March usually starts with crocuses, narcissus and early tulips. But in the covered pavillions there are also hundreds varieties of tulips in full bloom! There are also several flower shows taking place in Keukenhof in March:
- 19 March – 10 May 2026 – Anthurium and orchid show
- 19 March – 27 March 2026 – Hyacinths and tulip show
- 26 March – 31 March 2026 – Freesia and chrysanthemum show
In 2026 Keukenhof works with timeslots. A maximum number of visitors will be allowed per day. If you already know the date of your visit, it’s a good idea to book tickets in advance.
Tip! You can also book your Keukenhof tickets with direct transfer from the center of Amsterdam (Overhoeksplein 51). Ticket price (€ 35 – € 52,50 in 2026) includes the park entrance + round-trip from Amsterdam by shuttle bus.
With this transfer you always get a guaranteed seat (unlike in public transport). Comfortable coach buses depart from Amsterdam every 30 minutes from 08:00 till 15:30. You can stay at Keukenhof as long as you want. The last bus back to Amsterdam departs at 18:30, and you can take any bus – return times are flexible.
Keukenhof tickets prices in 2026
| Type of ticket | Price | Book online |
|---|---|---|
| Keukenhof entrance, adults (18+) | € 21,50 | Book online >> |
| Keukenhof entrance, children (4 – 17) | € 9 | Book online >> |
| Keukenhof entrance, children (0 – 3) | free | |
| Parking | € 9 – € 15 per car per day | Book online >> |
| Entrance + direct transfer from Amsterdam | from € 35 | Book online >> |
| Tulip Festival Card | from € 58 | Book online >> |
Keukenhof bus in 2026
In 2026, there are two types of Keukenhof buses: KeukenhofBuzz (public transport) from Amsterdam RAI, Hoofddorp, Haarlem and Leiden, and shuttle buses from Schiphol airport, Amsterdam, and from Rotterdam and The Hague.
| Departure point | Type of bus | Price | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam center | shuttle bus | from € 39,50 | Book >> |
| Schiphol airport | shuttle bus | from € 42,50 | Book >> |
| The Hague | shuttle bus | from € 44,50 | Book >> |
| Rotterdam | shuttle bus | from € 44,50 | Book >> |
| Amsterdam RAI (Bus 852) | public transport | € 38,50 | Book >> |
| Hoofddorp (Bus 859) | public transport | € 33,50 | Book >> |
| Leiden (Bus 854) | public transport | € 33,50 | Book >> |
| Haarlem (Bus 850) | public transport | € 33,50 | Book >> |
All prices listed above include admission to Keukenhof and round-trip transportation by Keukenhof bus. Prior reservation is required for all types of tickets.
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 March. In 2026 Keukenhof is open from March 19 until May 10. Here is our ultimate guide for planning your visit to Keukenhof!
Keukenhof, 30 March 2017
Keukenhof, 28 March 2017
Keukenhof, 27 March 2017
Keukenhof, 26 March 2017
Keukenhof, 23 March 2017
See also: Keukenhof in April and Keukenhof in May
Keukenhof, 30 March 2017
Book your Keukenhof tickets:
| Ticket | Price | Book |
|---|---|---|
| Keukenhof entrance tickets | € 21,50 | Book >> |
| Combi-tickets (entrance + public transport) | from € 33,50 | Book >> |
| Bus from Amsterdam (including entrance) | € 35 – € 53,40 | Book >> |
| Bus from Schiphol airport (including entrance) | € 35 – € 52,50 | Book >> |
Keukenhof, 28 March 2017
Book your Keukenhof tickets:
| Ticket | Price | Book |
|---|---|---|
| Keukenhof entrance tickets | € 21,50 | Book >> |
| Combi-tickets (entrance + public transport) | from € 33,50 | Book >> |
| Bus from Amsterdam (including entrance) | € 35 – € 53,40 | Book >> |
| Bus from Schiphol airport (including entrance) | € 35 – € 52,50 | Book >> |
Keukenhof, 27 March 2017
Book your Keukenhof tickets:
| Ticket | Price | Book |
|---|---|---|
| Keukenhof entrance tickets | € 21,50 | Book >> |
| Combi-tickets (entrance + public transport) | from € 33,50 | Book >> |
| Bus from Amsterdam (including entrance) | € 35 – € 53,40 | Book >> |
| Bus from Schiphol airport (including entrance) | € 35 – € 52,50 | Book >> |
Keukenhof, 26 March 2017
Book your Keukenhof tickets:
| Ticket | Price | Book |
|---|---|---|
| Keukenhof entrance tickets | € 21,50 | Book >> |
| Combi-tickets (entrance + public transport) | from € 33,50 | Book >> |
| Bus from Amsterdam (including entrance) | € 35 – € 53,40 | Book >> |
| Bus from Schiphol airport (including entrance) | € 35 – € 52,50 | Book >> |
Keukenhof, 23 March 2017
Book your Keukenhof tickets:
| Ticket | Price | Book |
|---|---|---|
| Keukenhof entrance tickets | € 21,50 | Book >> |
| Combi-tickets (entrance + public transport) | from € 33,50 | Book >> |
| Bus from Amsterdam (including entrance) | € 35 – € 53,40 | Book >> |
| Bus from Schiphol airport (including entrance) | € 35 – € 52,50 | Book >> |