The best time to visit Keukenhof Gardens 2025

When spring has sprung and all the flowers bloom, there's one event you need to visit in the Netherlands, Keukenhof Gardens outside Amsterdam. Keukenhof is one of the world’s largest flower exhibitions and can be found in Lisse, the Netherlands. Lisse is a town on the border of the provinces North-Holland and South-Holland.

What’s Castle Keukenhof?

The Keukenhof gardens are situated next to a castle where a former commander of the Dutch East India Company used to live in the 19th century. Nowadays you can visit the castle and even get married there. Check the website of the castle for availability of tours, since they’re sometimes renovating the old building.

When is the best time to visit Keukenhof in 2025?

The Keukenhof season starts this year on the 20th of March, and will last all the way until the 11th of May. This time a year the gardens of Keukenhof castle turn into a giant park full of flowers. You’re able to see up to 7 million flowers and 800 different types of tulips. 

What time does Keukenhof open?

This year the Keukenhof is open to the public from March to May. So, mind you, while there's a limited time to enjoy the enormous fields full of flowers, it makes it all the more special to see! This short viewing period makes sense, since most flowers only bloom for a little while during spring and makes these few weeks the best time to visit Keukenhof.

The flower park is open daily from 8:00 in the morning (8AM) to 19:00 in the evening (7:00PM). In general, the park is quieter daily before 10:30 am and after 4:00 pm.

How to get to Keukenhof from Amsterdam?

The easiest way to buy a ticket for Keukenhof Garden is online. Purchase a ticket for the bus tour Keukenhof Gardens & Tulip Experience or the bus tour Keukenhof & Zaanse Schans. Both tickets also include a guided Amsterdam canal cruise.

What's the weather during Keukenhof like?

The springtime has been quite sunny the last few years. But hey, you’re still in The Netherlands, so opt for light layered clothing and bring an umbrella or raincoat just to be sure. And do not forget to check your favourite weather apps/website to check the forecast!

Whatever you choose, have fun!