What is the best time and place to visit the tulip fields in the Netherlands in 2024? Are there tulip fields near Amsterdam? The best place not far from Amsterdam is the Bollenstreek area (the Flower Bulb Region), which includes beautiful places like Lisse, Noordwijkerhout, Noordwijk, Hillegom.
It’s also the area where the Keukenhof gardens are located. So it’s good to combine your trip to the Dutch tulip fields with a visit to Keukenhof (in 2024 open from March 21 till May 12).
When is it the best time to visit the tulips fields in 2024?
The flowering period of the fields depends on the weather. In 2024 the spring is early – actually the month of February 2024 was the warmest in the whole history of measurements.
Update, 14 April 2024:many flower fields are already being cut. The farmers are growing tulips not for the flowers but for the bulbs. That’s why the flowers are being cut while they are blooming. The good news is – you can still see the tulips at the special farms like The Tulip Barn (at 130 3e Loosterweg, 2182 CX, Hillegom) or Tulip Experience Amsterdam (at Delfweg 37, 2211VK, Noordwijkerhout).
Update, 7 April 2024: tulip fields are in full bloom!
Photo: tulip fields near Vogelenzang, 7 April 2024
Photo: tulip fields near Vogelenzang, 7 april 2024
Photo: tulip fields near Vogelenzang, 7 April 2024
Update, 15 March 2024: hyacinth, daffodil and at some spots even tulip fields are already in bloom! I’ve made the photos below today. The daffodil fields are in Hillegom, and beatiful red tulips are next to Keukenhof, across the road from the former Lowietje hotel, and next to the Duin en Meer bus stop.
Photo: tulip fields, taken on 15 March 2024 near Keukenhof, in Lisse
Photo: daffodil fields, taken on 15 March 2024 near Hillegom
In spring in the Netherlands you can see not only tulips, but also hyachinths and daffodil fields. The blooming season starts with the daffodils, followed by the hyacinths and then the tulips.
Usual times for the flower fields blooming in the Netherlands are:
- daffodil fields – from mid-March till mid-April
- hyacinth fields – from the beginning of April till end of April
- tulip fields – from mid-April till early May
Photo: hyacinths fields, taken on 26 March 2022 near Hillegom
Photo: hyacinths fields, taken on 26 March 2022 near Hillegom
Photo: hyacinths fields, taken on 21 March 2020 near Hillegom
Photo: daffodils fields, taken on 21 March 2020 near Hillegom
Where to see the tulips near Amsterdam, in the Netherlands?
- flower fields
- the Keukenhof gardens
- visit a flower bulbing farm
One of the best ways to explore the flower flowers is by bike. You can rent a bike on the Keukenhof parking and take one of the cycling routes through the flower fields, or book a guided bike tour (from €45).
You can also join one of the tulip field tours from Keukenhof, including a minivan tour in small groups (up to 8 people) departing from the Keukenhof entrance.
Cycling routes
You can find great cyciling routes on the website of Rent-a-bike van Dam rental company:
For longer routes – from 15 to 25 km – please check here.
Is it allowed to take photos in tulip fields?
It’s not allowed to enter the flower fields. But can make beautiful photos from outside, or visit special farms, like The Tulip Barn (address: 130 3e Loosterweg, 2182 CX, Hillegom) which have photo zones for great Instagram photos.
Why is it not allowed to enter tulip fields?
The flower fields in Bollensteek are owned by flower bulb growers. The bulbs need to be healthy and undamaged. Walking through the fields may harm the flowers, spread plant diseases and lead to a financial damage for the growers. So please be respectful!
It’s also not allowed to pick flowers in the fields. But you can buy them at a very reasonable price in small tents along the road. You can also visit special tulip-picking farms (pluktuinen) in the area like The Tulip Barn, De Tulperij, or Pluktuin Noordwijkerhout.
Enjoy your visit to the tulip fields and the Keukenhof gardens in the Netherlands!
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- What is the best time to visit Keukenhof in 2024?
Last updated: 15 March 2024
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