Keukenhof opens only eight weeks a year: in 2027, from Thursday 18 March to Sunday 9 May, from 8 am to 7 pm, which makes 53 opening days (Destination de Voyage calculation). The adult ticket costs €21 online against €27 at the gate, and it is tied to a time slot. The flower park in Lisse, between Amsterdam and Leiden, shows millions of bulbs in bloom, flower exhibition pavilions and, all around, the tulip fields of the bulb region.
Keukenhof is done as a day trip from Amsterdam. For the rest of your stay, see our guide to visiting Amsterdam and our page on the best time to visit Amsterdam.
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Keukenhof: key facts
- 2027 dates and hours: 18 March to 9 May inclusive, 8 am to 7 pm, Sundays and public holidays included; entry closes at 6:15 pm — checked on 16 October 2026 on keukenhof.nl
- Standard price: adult €21 online, €27 at the gate; ages 4–17 €11 online, €15 at the gate; free for ages 0–3 — checked on 16 October 2026 on keukenhof.nl
- Booking: recommended online (cheaper, guaranteed slot); ticket valid only during the booked slot
- Closing day: none during the season; park closed the rest of the year
- Time needed: 3 hours on average according to Keukenhof
- Prices recorded on 16 October 2026 and subject to change: check before you go.
Keukenhof tickets: official vs resellers
Keukenhof sells its tickets on its official ticket office. Buying online is cheaper than at the gate and guarantees your slot.
| Ticket | Online | At the gate |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | €21.00 | €27.00 |
| Child aged 4 to 17 | €11.00 | €15.00 |
| Child aged 0 to 3 | Free | Free |
| Group (more than 20 people) | €20.50 | €26.50 |
| Car parking ticket | €10.00 | €15.00 |
| Motorhome ticket (over 5 m / 16 ft) | €12.50 | €17.50 |
| Combined admission + Qbuzz bus ticket | Available mid-January | — |
Official difference: a couple with two teenagers pays €64 online and €84 at the gate, a saving of €20 (Destination de Voyage calculation on the recorded prices). Tickets are not named: you can give them to someone else. If bought on keukenhof.nl, they can be rescheduled up to 24 hours before the visit, subject to availability.
Resellers: Keukenhof cites two official partners for the bus excursion from Amsterdam, transport and admission included (Hop On Hop Off and Tours & Tickets). If you buy elsewhere, be aware that cancellation goes through the seller, not the park.
Opening dates and hours
The park opens every day of the season from 8 am to 7 pm. Entry closes at 6:15 pm and the car park at 7 pm. You can stay from your slot until closing time. Over the 2027 season, we count 53 opening days, including 16 weekend days (Destination de Voyage calculation).
Date to avoid (or aim for): the bulb region flower parade takes place on Saturday 17 April 2027. Keukenhof warns that it will be very crowded, that you should arrive before noon because several roads then close until 5 pm, and advises choosing another day if you are only coming for the park.
Best time to visit: blooms, light and weather
Keukenhof does not give a « best week »: the blooming « follows the rhythm of nature ». Early in the season: crocuses, daffodils, hyacinths and early tulips; later, the big tulips. The pavilions present flower exhibitions throughout the season, and the park publishes a bloom bulletin. It also says that the park is quieter before 10:30 am and after 4 pm, and that morning and evening light gives the best photos.
| 2027 date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Monthly max | Monthly min | Monthly rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening (18 March) | 06:49 | 18:50 | 12 h 01 min | 10.1 °C (50 °F) | 2.8 °C (37 °F) | 52 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1 April | 07:17 | 20:15 | 12 h 58 min | 14.3 °C (58 °F) | 5.2 °C (41 °F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| 15 April | 06:45 | 20:39 | 13 h 54 min | 14.3 °C (58 °F) | 5.2 °C (41 °F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1 May | 06:11 | 21:07 | 14 h 55 min | 17.8 °C (64 °F) | 8.6 °C (47 °F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Closing (9 May) | 05:57 | 21:20 | 15 h 23 min | 17.8 °C (64 °F) | 8.6 °C (47 °F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
How to read it: at the start of the season, the sun sets around 6:50 pm, before the park closes: the end of the day offers low, raking light. After the switch to daylight saving time (28 March 2027), it sets after 8 pm, so after closing; the first slot at 8 am then gives the lowest light, with fewer people before 10:30 am. April is the driest month of the year at Schiphol (40 mm / 1.6 in), but mornings stay cool (5 °C / 41 °F average minimum): bring a jacket.
What to see and suggested route (3 hours)
- The bulb beds along the paths and ponds, which change through the season.
- The pavilions with flower exhibitions, including the orchid show.
- The windmill, a viewpoint over the surrounding fields and the starting point of the whisper boat trip along the bulb fields (separate ticket, at the windmill or online).
- The bulb fields around the park: to be seen from the road or by bike (rental at car park P1, bikes not allowed in the park). Walking in the fields is prohibited, as they belong to the growers.
- Breaks: restaurants and food trucks from 8 am to 6 pm, coffee corners until 6:45 pm; picnics allowed, except in restaurants and on terraces. Card payment only in the park.
Getting there from Amsterdam
- Bus: direct « KeukenhofBuzz » lines; the combined admission + Qbuzz round-trip bus ticket goes on sale in mid-January. The park does not yet detail the 2027 departure points: check keukenhof.nl early in the year.
- Car: from Amsterdam, A4 then N207, towards car park P1; from Rotterdam, A4/N208/N206 towards P2. A parking ticket is compulsory (€10 online, €15 at the gate).
- Excursion: guided buses from the official partners, admission included.
- Bike: free parking near car parks P1 and P2.
The park is about 27 km (17 mi) as the crow flies from Amsterdam Central Station (Destination de Voyage calculation, Wikidata coordinates). Keukenhof advises allowing extra time because of traffic on the roads.
Accessibility, dogs and luggage
The park rents non-electric wheelchairs, to be reserved on keukenhof.nl; personal electric wheelchairs and scooters are allowed. Parking spaces reserved for visitors with reduced mobility are near the entrances. Dogs are accepted on a leash (one per visitor), except in the pavilions and restaurants, guide dogs excepted. Lockers for small items and free storage for large luggage at the P1 entrance: handy if you come on the day you leave.
Common mistakes (official rules)
- Arriving outside your slot: the online ticket is valid only for the booked time range.
- Arriving after 6:15 pm: entry is closed.
- Buying at the gate: €6 more per adult, and the slot is not guaranteed.
- Walking into the tulip fields for a photo: prohibited, it damages the bulbs.
- Flying a drone: prohibited over the park.
- Coming on parade day (17 April 2027) after noon: roads in the region close until 5 pm.
- Expecting to pay cash in the restaurants: only cards are accepted.
What to see nearby
Back in Amsterdam, continue with the museums: the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum and the Anne Frank House, which also need booking in advance in spring. All our ideas are in the guide to things to do in Amsterdam. For visas and entry rules, see entry requirements for the Netherlands.
Keukenhof in numbers
According to the park, a season at Keukenhof means:
- about 7 million flowering bulbs (hyacinths, daffodils, tulips…);
- more than 800 varieties of tulips;
- more than 150 varieties of flowering cherry trees, among rhododendrons, azaleas and trees some of which are 200 years old;
- an enclosed historic garden devoted to old tulip varieties;
- a 15-kilometer (9 mi) trail, along which about a hundred exhibitors present their products;
- about fifty works of art spread through the park.
With 15 kilometers (9 mi) of paths, you will not see everything in one visit: choose in advance the areas that interest you most.
Frequently asked questions
When is Keukenhof open in 2027?
From Thursday 18 March to Sunday 9 May 2027 inclusive, every day from 8 am to 7 pm (last entry 6:15 pm), according to the official website.
How much does it cost to enter Keukenhof?
€21 per adult online and €27 at the gate; €11 (online) for ages 4–17; free up to age 3 (2027 prices recorded on 16 October 2026).
What is the best time to see tulips at Keukenhof?
The park does not set a date: blooming depends on the weather. The big tulips tend to come in the second part of the season; check the official bloom bulletin.
How long does a Keukenhof visit take?
Visitors spend 3 hours on average in the park, according to Keukenhof.
How do you get to Keukenhof from Amsterdam?
By KeukenhofBuzz bus with the combined ticket (on sale mid-January), by car via the A4 and N207 to car park P1, or on an organized excursion with an official partner.
How many flowers are there at Keukenhof?
About 7 million flowering bulbs, including more than 800 varieties of tulips, according to the park.
Our sources
- Keukenhof (keukenhof.nl): « Plan your visit » pages (dates, prices, access) and frequently asked questions, consulted on 16 October 2026
- KNMI: 1991–2020 normals, Amsterdam-Schiphol, taken from our page on the best time to visit Amsterdam
- Calculations: NOAA solar algorithm (Europe/Amsterdam time zone); opening days and as-the-crow-flies distance (Wikidata coordinates) calculated by Destination de Voyage
- Keukenhof (keukenhof.nl): « The park » page (park figures), consulted on 16 October 2026
- Our methodology
Updated November 2026. Prices and hours may change: check the official website before you go.