Keukenhof Gardens day trip

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Keukenhof Gardens day trip

The world’s largest flower garden — 7 million bulbs over 32 hectares. Open ~late March to mid-May. The flagship Dutch spring experience.

Why visit

Themed gardens, indoor pavilions of cut flowers, windmill viewpoint and surrounding flower fields — all in one afternoon.

Best for: First-time tulip visit
Suggested duration: 4–6 hours
Best time: Open ~21 Mar – 11 May. Weekday mornings best.
How to get there: Bus 858 from Schiphol (30 min) or 852 from RAI/Centraal. Combi-ticket includes bus.
Tip: Buy combi-ticket (entry + bus) at keukenhof.nl — skip queues.

Useful tips

Bring a light jacket — Dutch spring is unpredictable.

Nearby ideas

Tulip fields, Lisse, Haarlem.