Keukenhof 2021: 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 2021 the Keukenhof tulip gardens will be open from 20 March to 9 May, including the Easter weekend, King’s Day (27 April) and Liberation Day (5 May).
Important! Keukenhof will not open on 20 March. The Netherlands is still in lockdown because of the corona virus. As soon as it is possible to open the park, Keukenhof will do so.
On 9 – 11 April and 16 – 18 April 2021 Keukenhof will be open for visitors who can show a negative corona test. Here is an explanation (in Dutch) how it works >>
Keukenhof is closed. But you can still explore the flower fields by bike or small electric Renault Twizy car.
Coronavirus (COVID-2019) impact on Keukenhof
Due to the COVID-19 virus, strict regulations of the government will apply in Keukenhof 2021. To prevent busy times, a maximum number of visitors will be allowed per day and the Keukenhof tickets will have fixed time slots per day. Entrance tickets for the 2021 season are bookable online.
Keukenhof has also implemented measures suitable for social distancing and additional hygiene measures. In connection with COVID-19 measures no guided tours will be available for groups in the park in 2021.
Find out more:
- General Corona measures and restrictions in the Netherlands >>
- FAQ Travel restrictions for the Netherlands >>
Planning your visit to Keukenhof? Make sure you book a hotel well in advance as in April – May Holland is popular among tourists. Check out our tips: Visiting Keukenhof: where to stay?
Book a hotel for your visit to Keukenhof in 2021 >>
Keukenhof gardens admission prices:
- adults – € 19
- children (aged 0 to 3) – free
- children (aged 4 to 11) – € 9
- combi-ticket (entrance + travel from Amsterdam) – € 32,50
- combi-ticket (entrance + travel from Schiphol airport, Hoofddorp, Haarlem, Leiden, Noordwijk/Noordwijkerhout/Katwijk) – € 27,50
- entrance + direct transfer from Amsterdam – € 39
We advise you to buy tickets to Keukenhof online to avoid long waiting lines at the entrance. Please note that in 2021 Keukenhof works with timeslots. You have to select the date and time of your visit during the booking process.
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 Keukenhof tours from Amsterdam:
- Half-day group tours to Keukenhof – € 59
- Keukenhof + flower fields – € 69
- Day Trip to Keukenhof & Flowerfields, Volendam & Windmills – € 99
Prior booking required for all Keukenhof tours. 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. Note that during Keukenhof opening season there are special direct buses (Keukenhof Express) going to the gardens from airport Schiphol (№858), Leiden (№854), Hoofddorp (№859), Amsterdam RAI (№852) and Haarlem (№50). You can get Keukenhof combi-tickets (entrance + return bus ticket) for € 32,50 if you travel from Amsterdam, and € 27,50 if you travel from Schiphol, Leiden, Hoofddorp or Haarlem.
From Amsterdam you can take bus line №397 from Leidseplein, Rijksmuseum and Museumplein or bus №341 from Amsterdam Zuid Station. Both buses stop at station Hoofddorp and there you will change to bus №859 which goes to Keukenhof. When you depart from station Amsterdam RAI you take bus №852 which will take you directly to Keukenhof.
Source: Keukenhof.nl
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 859 from Hoofddorp. Travel time 22 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.
Please note that 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 (train tickets are available online) and switch to the bus №854.
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 hop on & go. 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: € 37.50 Guaranteed seat price: € 45. The price includes skip-the-line entrance 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’s 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 2021 (cancelled)
Update: unfortunately, the Flower Parade 2021 was cancelled, as it is difficult to comply with the 1,5 meter distance measures during the event.
The Flower Parade will take place on 17 – 18 April 2021. It will start on 17 April 2021 around 9:15 in Noordwijk. Approximately at 15.00 the beautiful cars decorated with flowers will process to Keukenhof and around 21:30 will arrive to Haarlem. On 18 April 2021 the flower compositions will remain in Haarlem. The Flower Parade is an unforgettable show. Don’t miss it!
You can find the Bloemencorso route and time schedule here >>
Keukenhof official website: http://www.keukenhof.nl/en/
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.
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 2021: 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.