Keukenhof 2023: plan your visit!
Keukenhof is the world’s most beautiful spring flower garden. More than 7 million flower bulbs are planted in Keukenhof every year. It’s definitely a must-see place in the Netherlands! Open gardens and pavilions demonstrate a fantastic collection of tulips, irises, lilies, hyacinths, daffodils, orchids and other flowers.
In 2023 Keukenhof will be open from 23 March to 14 May, including the Easter weekend, King’s Day (27 April) and Liberation Day (5 May).
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Keukenhof Travel and Visit Guide 2023
- Keukenhof in the 2023 season
- Keukenhof tickets prices in 2023
- How to travel to Keukenhof from Amsterdam?
- From Amsterdam to Keukenhof by public transport: bus
- From Amsterdam to Keukenhof by public transport: train
- From Amsterdam to Keukenhof by direct transfer bus
- From Amsterdam to Keukenhof by car
- From Amsterdam to Keukenhof: guided tours
- How to travel to Keukenhof from Schiphol airport?
- BLOEMENCORSO Flower Parade 2023
- Floriade 2022
- What is the best time to see tulips in the Netherlands?
- Visiting Keukenhof: where to stay
- FAQ about visiting Keukenhof 2023
- FAQ about the Keukenhof Express bus
Blooming reports:
Still have questions? Please ask in comments!
Keukenhof in the 2023 season
The theme of Keukenhof 2022 is Flower Classics.
In 2023 a maximum number of visitors will be allowed per day. The Keukenhof tickets will have fixed time slots per day. Some days and time slots can be sold out quickly. It makes sense to book tickets in advance. Tickets to Keukenhof 2023 are already available online.
Keukenhof tickets prices in 2023:
- adults – € 19
- children (aged 0 to 3) – free
- children (aged 4 to 11) – € 9
- entrance + direct transfer from Amsterdam – € 39.
Keukenhof combi-tickets (entrance + return bus ticket) in 2023 cost:
- € 33,50 if you travel from Amsterdam RAI
- € 29,50 if you travel from Schiphol
- € 29,50 from Leiden
- € 29,50 from Haarlem, Heemstede, Hillegom
- € 29,50 from Katwijk, Noordwijk or Noordwijkerhout
- € 15,50 tickets for children (4-17).
In 2023 you have to book tickets to Keukenhof online. In 2023 Keukenhof works with timeslots. You have to select the date and time of your visit during the booking process. Check if your preferred date and time are still available:
The time you choose during the booking process is based on the departure of the bus. All buses departing 30 minutes before and 60 minutes after the chosen timeslot can be taken.
If you want to have a flexible departure time, we recommend to order the Tulip Festival Card (from €50), a combi-ticket which includes:
- Keukenhof entrance ticket
- Amsterdam & Region Travel ticket for 1 – 3 days (you can also use it in public transport in Amsterdam and for travelling to the Zaanse Schans, Volendam, Haarlem and many other places around Amsterdam)
- Two audio tours, including the guide for cycling through the flower fields near Keukenhof
- 10% discount on your next booking (you can use it to book museum tickets).
This card includes everything you need to enjoy Keukenhof and the flower fields. It also includes transportation to the Keukenhof without timeslots, which gives you extra flexibility while planning your trip.
Book the Tulip Festival Card online >>
Keukenhof opening hours: 08.00 – 19.30.
The gardens are open every day during the season, including King’s Day and Easter weekend.
Keukenhof & tulip fields tours
You can also book a Keukenhof tour from Amsterdam:
Prior booking required. Book now >>
How to travel to Keukenhof from Amsterdam?
From Amsterdam to Keukenhof by public transport: bus
Use 9292.nl route planner to find the shortest and the fastest way to get to Keukenhof by public transport. During the Keukenhof opening season there are special direct buses (Keukenhof Express) going to the gardens from airport Schiphol (line 858), Leiden (line 854), Amsterdam RAI (line 852) and Haarlem (line 50).
Keukenhof travel options in 2022. Source: Keukenhof.nl
You can buy Keukenhof combi-tickets (entrance + return bus ticket) for € 33,50 if you travel from Amsterdam, and € 29,50 if you travel from Schiphol, Leiden or Haarlem. Please note that in 2022 buses have a fixed departure time.
Book combi-tickets to Keukenhof >>
The time you choose during the booking process is based on the departure of the bus. All buses departing 30 minutes before and 60 minutes after the chosen timeslot can be taken. For the buses back there are no timeslots. You can take any bus you want.
There are two ways to get to Keukenhof by Keukenhof Express buses:
- Via Schiphol. From Amsterdam center you can take bus line line 397 from Leidseplein, Rijksmuseum and Museumplein to Schiphol. At the airport you change to bus line 858 which goes to Keukenhof. Book tickets for € 33,50 >>
- From station Amsterdam RAI you take bus line 852 which will take you directly to Keukenhof. Book tickets for € 33,50 >>
Keukenhof Express bus schedule and travel times
You can easily plan your trip with the 9292.nl online travel planner. You will immediately receive travel advice (timetable and the route options) from your departure location.
– bus line 852 from Amsterdam RAI. Travel time 35 minutes.
– bus line 858 from Schiphol. Travel time 35 minutes.
– bus line 854 from Leiden. Travel time 25 minutes.
– bus line 50 from Haarlem. Travel time 40-50 minutes + 10 minutes walk.
Travel times can vary depending on the road situation.
From Amsterdam to Keukenhof by public transport: train
Please note there is no train station near the Keukenhof gardens. If you decide to travel by train, you will first need to go to Leiden Centraal station (return train ticket costs € 21,20 in 2022) and switch to the bus line 854 (combi-tickets from Leiden are available here).
From Amsterdam to Keukenhof by direct transfer bus
Taking a transfer bus from Amsterdam can be a good option if you want to travel to Keukenhof directly. There are two different direct transfers operating between Amsterdam and Keukenhof.
Tours & Tickets bus from Amsterdam. The bus departs from De Ruijterkade, 34 (the opposite side of the Central train station of Amsterdam). Travel time is about 45 minutes. Departure every 30 minutes from 09:00 till 14:30. Prior booking is required. Open ticket price: € 39. The price includes the entrance ticket to Keukenhof. Tickets are available online.
The bus departing from the “This is Holland” experience (). Simply take the free ferry from Amsterdam Central Station to the opposite side of the IJ, where “This is Holland” is a 2-minute walk away. Travel time is about 55 minutes. Departure every 30 minutes from 09:00 till 14:30. Prior booking is required. The price includes skip-the-line entrance to Keukenhof. Tickets (€ 39) are available online.
From Amsterdam to Keukenhof by car
The Keukenhof tulip gardens are located between Amsterdam and Leiden. To plan your route use Keukenhof address in your navigation: Stationsweg 166A, Lisse. It will take you approx. 40 minutes (sometimes more depending on the traffic) to drive from Amsterdam to Keukenhof. You can park your car near the park for € 6 (you can pay for the parking online).
Planning to go to the gardens directly from Schiphol? Check it out how to get to Keukenhof from the airport >>
Are you staying in Rotterdam or the Hague? You can book a tour to Keukenhof with transfer from these two cities >>
BLOEMENCORSO Flower Parade 2023
The Flower Parade will take place on 22 – 23 April 2022. It will start on 22 April 2023 around 9:15 in Noordwijk. Approximately at 14:45 the beautiful cars decorated with flowers will process to Keukenhof and around 20:55 will arrive to Haarlem.
Bloemencorso route and schedule in 2023:
09:15 Noordwijk
11:10 Voorhout
12:10 Sassenheim
14:45 Lisse
16:30 Hillegom
17:55 Bennebroek
20:55 Haarlem check for more things to do in Haarlem!
On 23 April 2023 the flower compositions will remain in Haarlem. The Flower Parade is an unforgettable show. Don’t miss it!
Floriade 2022
Floriade Expo 2022 horticultural exhibition will take place from 14 April to 9 October 2022 in Almere, the Netherlands. The theme of Floriade Expo is Growing Green Cities. Visit the exhibition and discover Dutch and international innovations that make the world greener, happier and more fun!
What is the best time to see tulips in the Netherlands?
Tulip season runs from the end of March until mid May. Exact blooming times depend on the weather, but tulips are usually at their best in mid April – beginning of May. If you want to see tulip fields in bloom, we recommend to travel to the Netherlands in mid April. Later most flowers are cut, even before they are done blooming, as the farmers mostly grow tulips for the bulbs, not for flowers.
Questions about visiting Keukenhof 2023?
Please check our Keukenhof FAQ or ask in comments!
Keukenhof official website: http://www.keukenhof.nl/en/
Looking for a place to stay during your visit to Keukenhof?
Booking.com has 1000+ accommodations to offer! Tip: if you find Amsterdam hotel’s prices too high, check hotels in Leiden, Haarlem or Noordwijk, and find a cosy room at an affordable price.
This article is also available in German: Keukenhof 2023: Planen Sie jetzt Ihren Besuch!
When in May is the closing date.
Thank you
In 2018 the Keukenhof gardens are open from 22 March to 13 May.
We will arrive Holland on 12 May 2020 Do we be available visit The Garden?
No, see the text above! It will close on May 10th
In 2019 the Keukenhof gardens are open from 21 March to 19 May. Every day?
Thank you
Yes, every day from 21 March to 19 May 2019.
I will reach Amsterdam only on 19 May morning, the last day of the flower exhibit. Is it still worthwhile to go Keukenhof Gardens? Will there still be many flowers to be seen?
If you’ve never been and you like spring flowers, it’s paradise.
Monday open in Dutch garden
The Keukenhof gardens are open every day from 21 March to 19 May 2019.
any information on the bus schedule for us to catch? I have searched everywhere. thank you
Yes, it’s right up in this post http://holland-explorer.com/keukenhof/#bus-schedule
We are travelling by motorhome. Is there a campsite nearbly
You can check:
– Camperpark 205 in Vijfhuizen (Floriadepark, 2141 ZZ Vijfhuizen)
– Campsite Vogelenzang (Tweede Doodweg 17, 2114 AP Vogelenzang)
During the day you can park your motorhome at the Keukenhof parking for € 6,00 a day. Parking tickets are available here >>
Is there any buses to Keukenhof on 13 April 2019?
Yes, Keukenhof Express buses won’t be operating only between 13:00 and 16:00. Please see the details here https://www.bollenstreek.nl/bloemencorso-flower-parade-bollenstreek/?lang=en
Hi! Do I have to book an exact time to travel via bus from Schiphol to Keukenhof? Or is it not necessary? Thanks!
No, with this ticket you can travel on any date and time during the Keukenhof opening season.
Hi,
In 2019 the Keukenhof gardens are open from 21 March to 19 May. Every day?
What about King Days?
Yes, every day.
Hi, if i buy the combi ticket from amsterdam can I take the bus 397 at olympisch stadion stop? it’s near to my hotel. thank you
Yes, Olympisch stadion stop is inside the traject where the combi ticket is valid, so it should be ok.
Will the public transport available on 13th april?
http://holland-explorer.com/keukenhof-from-schiphol/#comment-12911
Is the bus ticket valid for any date if I get a combi ticket? Can I return on a different date?
A combi-ticket (entrance + bus) is valid for one day. So no, you cannot return on a different day.
I have booked for 9:30 slot from amsterdam centraal to Kuekenhoff . If I reach early can i join the 9:00 AM slot
If you booked it with Tours & Tickets, 9:30 is the earliest time available.
Hello, what is the difference if I will choose Combi-ticket vs Keukenhof half-day tour? If I will choose Combi-ticket, will that allow me to roam around the Keukenhof Garden?
You can check for the difference here http://holland-explorer.com/keukenhof-gardens-tickets/ (see What type of ticket suits you best?).
I’m not sure what you mean by roaming aroung the gardens, but a combi-ticket includes transportation + an access to Keukenhof for the whole day.
Does the park work on Easter holidays?
Is the schedule the same?What is the working hours on the Easter?
It’s the same.
Hiya,
Would you know what dates this will be open in 2020?
Not yet, but they will be announced within a month, by the end of 2019 season.
In 2020 Keukenhof will be open from 21 March to 10 May.
I booked a ticket on the keukenhof express from Schiphol. Can I get on the bus from Leiden instead?
Yes, it’s no problem.
we had a brilliant visit to KEUKENHOF and will definitely come again and recommend it to others visiting Holland. We have ordered bulbs from you and they will be planted and always remind us of our visit . A wonderful place magical.
Hi Sandra,
Thank you very much for sharing your experience. We are happy you enjoyed your visit to Holland!
Are mobility chairs available?
Yes, Keukenhof offers access for electric wheelchairs. The use of a wheelchair is free of charge. You only have to provide a €20 cash deposit for a wheelchair. This will be refunded when you return it. The number of wheelchairs is limited. You can reserve a wheelchair via Keukenhof official website up to the day before your visit at 17:00.
I want to see the tulips, but if the weather is warmer, will the tulips blossom later? I just visited the northeast U.S. and Canada when the leaves are supposed to change colors, but the unusual hot weather kept the leaves green, and I missed the fall colors. Is there any way I can know in advance about the tulips? I don’t want to miss them.
There’s no way to predict it, but if you want to see the tulips in full bloom, it’s safest to visit Keukenhof and the fields between 20 April and 1 May.
You can also check blooming reports from Keukenhof from previous years. Here are some reports made by our partners (the texts are in Russian, but the pictures speak form themselves):
https://minsk-amsterdam.com/keukenhof-live-2018/
https://minsk-amsterdam.com/keukenhof-live-2019/
https://minsk-amsterdam.com/keukenhof-live-2017/
https://minsk-amsterdam.com/keukenhof-2016/
https://minsk-amsterdam.com/keukenhof-2016-2/
Good luck with planning your visit to Keukenhof!
Are the gardens open for a visit after 10th May 2020, since I will arrive in Holland 14. May 2020? Will ther be any tulips left and is there any organized tour?
The gardens are closed after 10th of May 2020. Tulips in the fields are also usually cut by that time.
At what dates will the Keukenhof Festival be held in 2020?
Do you mean the Bloemencorso Bollenstreek flower parade? It will run on 25 – 26 April 2020.
Are there any motor home pitches in the parking at keukenhof?
You can park your motor home in the carpark at Keukenhof for €6 per day. However, you cannot stay overnight as the Keukenhof parking is closed at 19:30 every day.
Hello, i have a question : are you open 2020 easter day?
Thx
In 2020 the Keukenhof gardens are open from 21 March to 10 May, including Easter weekend, King’s Day (27 April) and Liberation Day (5 May).
Hello – and thank you for this amazing source of information. We arrive in Schiphol 10am Friday 17 April for the weekend.
Would Friday be (even slightly) less busy than the weekend for visiting the gardens, and does that arrival time give us enough time at the gardens?
If we go directly from the airport is it better to leave our luggage (small hand luggage only) at the airport – do they ever run out of lockers at the gardens?
Many thanks.
Hi Karen,
I would say that Friday can be slighly less busy than the weekend (it can still be crowded though).
Your arrival time is perfect for visiting the Keukenhof gardens on the same day.
There are lockers for the luggage in Keukenhof, there should be enough space. The only thing to keep in mind is that the Keukenhof Expresses are regular city buses, with no special luggage compartment. So travelling with the luggage can be not that comfortable, but of course it depends on the size and amount of luggage that you have.
Enjoy your visit to the gardens!
If I buy the Holland pass that has a gold entry to Keukenhof how do I then book the date I want to go. It will be on the 25th April as we are coming from Australia to see the flower parade as well.
With the Holland Pass you have to exchange your golden credit for the Keukenhof entry ticket at any of the Tours & Tickets shops. They are located in the city center of Amsterdam, and there is also one at the central station. You don’t need to book the date in advance because the Keukenhof tickets have an open date.
We have just cancelled a cruise due to concern over Coronavirus. Is there any talk of Keukenhof offering ticket refunds or vouchers for future use for those of us who cannot use tickets purchased for 2020?
It’s a pity that you plans have changed.
It’s the best to contact the website where you bought your tickets (Keukenhof official website or another online ticket office) directly and ask about their refund policy regarding the coronavirus related cancellations.
We have to cancel our trip to Keukenhof due to the Corona virus. Can we have a refund or can we carry our visit over until next year.
Do you mean your admission tickets to Keukenhof? Yes, you can get a full refund. Keukenhof will not open in 2020.
As for the hotel and flight bookings, please contact your service provider for their refund policy.
When do we get our refund? We were scheduled to visit Keukenhof April 29,2020..coronavirus prevents this.
We will go within two years. 65 Euros.
Ron Giordano
Please contact the supplier (Tours & Tickets, Ticketbar or Keukenhof) who has issued your tickets. You can find their contacts in your e-tickets purchase confirmation. They will arrange a refund.
Hi, i have ordred 3 tickets on the 7th January (60.50€) for Keukenhof 2020. Ordernumber 2002003414. Due to the circumstances please advise how we can get our money back. Thx Rachel
Hi! Please contact the supplier (Tours & Tickets, Ticketbar or Keukenhof) who has issued your tickets. You can find their contacts in your e-tickets purchase confirmation. They will arrange a refund.
I have bought combined tickets to Keukenhof 2020. Since it is not opened this year, can I use them for next year?
Unfortunatelly, it’s not clear yet. But you can request a refund from the tickets supplier and buy new tickets for the 2021 Keukenhof season.