Beyond Amsterdam
Keukenhof & tulip fields
The world’s largest flower garden plus surrounding tulip stripes — a seasonal must.
Why visit
7 million bulbs, themed gardens, indoor pavilions and the iconic windmill viewpoint.
Best for: Spring photography
Suggested duration: 4–6 hours
Best time: Open ~21 March – 11 May. Check official site for exact dates.
How to get there: Bus 858 from Schiphol (30 min) or 852 from RAI/Centraal. Combi-ticket includes bus.
Tip: Buy combi-ticket online — skip the queues.
Useful tips
Never step into the tulip fields — they are crops.
Suggested plan
Bus 858 from Schiphol (or 852 from RAI) · Enter via main entrance · Themed gardens loop (~2 h) · Indoor pavilions · Climb to the windmill viewpoint · Snack at the central plaza · Optional: rent a bike to ride into the Bollenstreek tulip fields.
Nearby ideas
Bollenstreek tulip fields, Lisse, Haarlem.