Colours of Flowers

Start the Flowers of Amsterdam route here You can take the bus from the Rijksmuseum stop, which is included in the Tiqets combi ticket, to the Keukenhof. There are also stops at Leidseplein and Museumplein if you prefer. If you want to take public transport, check 9292 for options.

The flowers of the Keukenhof are in bloom from the end of March to mid-May. Visitors from all over the world come to admire the rows of colourful flowers – it’s a unique sight that’s well worth a visit. This spring there are more than seven million flowers in bloom, including more than 80 different tulip varieties. The flowers are impressive enough in themselves, but there are also flower shows, inspirational gardens, artworks and events. Please help to maintain the beauty of the flower fields by not walking across or between them. The Keukenhof is open from 21 March to 13 May.

At the end of the route you can return your bike here. Renting a bike is the ideal way to explore the flower strip at your own pace. And with four signposted, marked routes, discovering the area has never been easier! Head to Rent-a-Bike van Dam at the main entrance of the Keukenhof Gardens to rent your bike (€15 a day, including cycle route). The routes range from 5km to 25km, and true green-fingered fanatics shouldn’t miss the challenging 35km Bulb Route.

Pick flowers, buy bulbs, and visit the castle and gardens.
At the Bollenburcht (‘the bulb castle’), not only are there many flower fields to see, but you can also visit a historic bulb warehouse, and the ruins of Teylingen Castle, where you can stroll in the gardens. There is also a cinema showing historical films about the bulb-growing region.

De Tulperij has been run by the Jansze family since 1927, and is now owned by the third generation. There’s something you can do here that isn’t allowed elsewhere: take photos among the tulips, hyacinths and daffodils in the flower fields. You can also enjoy a coffee and a slice of Dutch apple pie in the greenhouse, and take part in various workshops.

De Vier Seizoenen (‘the four seasons’) has something for everyone, with a range of refreshments to prepare you for the rest of the route, from a leisurely two- or three-course lunch to a quick drink. There is a special menu inspired by flowers, beer made using tulip bulbs and a special cocktail made with tulip vodka. Enjoy!

The flower fields are beautiful and the Keukenhof is unique, but you can appreciate them all the more if you know something about the history of flower bulbs in the Netherlands. At Museum de Zwarte Tulp (‘the Black Tulip Museum’) you can find out how bulbs were grown a century ago, and learn more about the bulb business itself. There are also beautiful art exhibitions – until 9 June 2019, Colors of Spring by Zhuang Hong Yi.

You have reached your final destination.