Keukenhof Tulip Gardens (Info & Dates 2027)

Keukenhof is the famous tulip garden in Lisse, the Netherlands. It’s best known for its colorful tulips which are an important symbol of the country. With countless beautifully designed flower beds in all colors and shapes, Keukenhof is among the most visited places in the Netherlands.

In this article, we’ll tell you all you need to know to plan your trip to Keukenhof 2027: from things to see, opening hours, ticket info and how to get there.

What to Expect at Keukenhof

Keukenhof is often referred to as the “Garden of Europe” and that’s for a good reason. It’s a huge flower garden that counts over 7 million flowers, such as tulips, hyacinths, daffodils and many other varieties. Keukenhof features beautifully designed flower beds along picturesque walking paths, dotted with tranquil ponds, a typical Dutch windmill and other artwork.

In addition to the outdoor attractions, Keukenhof also hosts activities and seasonal exhibitions such as the Orchid Show or the Hyacinths Show, which usually take place indoors.

By the way, Keukenhof looks a little different every year. Gardeners start planting the first flower bulbs on site as early as October. Every year, more than 7 million flower bulbs are planted on the flower beds and hills on site, which takes about 3 months to complete. We have visited Keukenhof several times over the past few years, and it looks a little different every time.

Keukenhof Opening Hours 2027

What’s important to know is that Keukenhof only opens its doors for a couple of weeks a year. It’s open in spring, from mid-March to mid-May, when tulips are in bloom. The exact dates vary from year to year. In 2027, Keukenhof opens from 18th March 2027 to 9th May 2027. During those days, the park opens daily (7 days a week) from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Best Time to Visit

Flowers bloom in spring, but not all at the same time. In the second half of March (when Keukenhof opens), the first flowers to bloom are crocuses, hyacinths and narcissi. Most tulips bloom a little later, typically from the beginning of April, peaking mid to end of April. That said, the best time to visit Keukenhof for its tulips is April.

The flower garden spreads over a very vast area measuring about 32 hectares in size. You can easily spend a day here, but you should plan at least 4 hours to explore the scenic walking paths and attend some of the seasonal flower shows. If you’d like to explore the tulip fields in the surrounding area (by boat or by bike), plan some additional time.

Admission & Tickets

Tickets are available online. If you want to visit on a specific day, be sure you purchase your tickets well in advance. That’s because there’s a limited number of tickets available every day to ensure the park doesn’t get too crowded.

Keukenhof tickets for 2026 were €21 (adults) and €10 for children aged 4-17. Children under 3 years of age have free admission. 2027 prices and tickets are available from mid-November 2026.

When you buy your tickets online, you’ll get a voucher which you can scan at the entrance (on your smartphone or printed). To avoid crowds at the entrance, Keukenhof introduced timeslots when ticket holders can enter the gardens (you can stay until closing time). Date and timeslot can be selected when purchasing tickets online. That way, you won’t have to queue on site, nor wait for a free time slot to start your visit.

In addition to the regular entry ticket, there are several package deals available, for example for a farm visit (to visit the surrounding tulip fields), a bike tour or a windmill cruise (great view on the tulip fields). There are also deals available that include an entry ticket and transport (more on that below).

How to Get to Keukenhof

Keukenhof is located in Lisse, a small town near Leiden, in the province of South Holland. It’s geographically situated between Amsterdam and The Hague. You can get to Keukenhof by car, by public transport (train and bus) or by bus (tour operators).

Car & Parking

If you drive, the easiest and most convenient way to get to Keukenhof is by car. Keukenhof is close to highways A4 and A44 which connect Amsterdam and The Hague. Leiden is about 20 minutes drive, Rotterdam is only 45 minutes by car and Amsterdam about 40 minutes. The drive from Germany (German border, near Venlo) is about 2.5 hours.

If you travel by car, you can simply search for Keukenhof on Google Maps or copy the full address to your GPS: Stationsweg 166a, 2161 AM Lisse.

Parking at Keukenhof is available at the large car park right in front of the entrance. Parking costs €9.00 a day (as of 2026). There’s free parking near Keukenhof on the outskirts of the park (Hyacintenlaan Parking). The car park is about 2 kilometers (20 minutes walk) from Keukenhof.

Bus Service (from Amsterdam)

Transport by bus is a great option if you’d like to visit Keukenhof on a daytrip from Amsterdam. There’s a bus departing from Amsterdam to Keukenhof every 30 minutes between 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The bus leaves at THIS IS HOLLAND Amsterdam (near Amsterdam central station) and takes you straight to Keukenhof, and back to Amsterdam.

With public transport being quite expensive in the Netherlands, transport by bus can be a more affordable option than public transportation. There’s a package deal available that includes the entry ticket (worth €20) and transport by bus (including return) for just €35 (at the time of writing), which means you pay only €15 for the bus!

Public Transport

Keukenhof is located in a small village, Lisse, in the greater area of Leiden, The Hague and Rotterdam. During spring (when Keukenhof is open), there are several paid bus shuttles to accommodate the large number of visitors. The so-called “Keukenhof Express” buses are direct connections from nearby cities like Katwijk, Leiden, Haarlem or Amsterdam.

If you travel by public transport, you can plan your journey using the 9292.nl website (available in English), a popular Dutch platform that provides public transportation information.

Dogs in Keukenhof

Dogs are allowed at Keukenhof, but must be leashed. On my first visit, I didn’t bring my dog as I was afraid it would be too crowded for dogs. However, that wasn’t the case. On my following visits, I took my dog Pépa to Keukenhof and she enjoyed it. The park is very vast so that your dog can walk comfortably. One restriction applies to the pavilions (indoor flowers) and restaurants where dogs are (officially) not allowed (except for guide dogs).

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