Tulip Festival 2025
Explore Keukenhof Gardens and 20 other tulip locations during Holland's 2025 Tulip Festival. Find tours, attractions, and insider tips for your Dutch adventure.
The Netherlands Blooms in Spring 2025
From the end of March, the biggest tulip festival of 2025 begins again. Every year, millions of flowers bloom across the Dutch landscape, creating a colorful panorama visible even as you arrive at the airport—a rainbow of colors stretching across the fields. Would you like to experience this spectacular display in a fun and comprehensive way? We'll explain how to make the most of your day, weekend, or even a whole week with the best tours and events organized during this festival.
When to Visit: Timing Your Trip Perfectly
Early Spring Flowers (Late March)
Planning a trip to Holland soon? It's good to know that spring typically begins around the end of March. During this time, you can already enjoy fields of daffodils, hyacinths, and crocuses.
Tulip Bloom Season (Mid-April to Early May)
If you specifically want to see tulip fields in bloom, plan your visit from April 13 onward—not before! Why? The blooming period depends entirely on nature. In a warm spring with early flowering, tulips may bloom as early as April 5, but in a late flowering season, the first tulips appear around April 13. For tulip enthusiasts, we recommend visiting from April 13 to be safe.
Most tulip fields across the Netherlands bloom in April. Early tulip varieties bloom from April 12-25, 2025, while late varieties bloom from April 20 to May 10, 2025.
Local Tip: King Willem Alexander's birthday on April 27 is widely celebrated throughout Holland, and this date typically coincides with the peak blooming period when the country is in full bloom!
March 2025 Attractions and Tours
Early Flower Tour from Amsterdam
NEW: Experience our first Early Flower Tour 2025 from Amsterdam, starting March 28th. Tours depart daily to the beautiful flower fields north of Amsterdam, showcasing hyacinths, daffodils, and crocuses. As tulips begin to bloom, we'll include these fields in our route—making us the first Tulip Tour of the season!
Early-Opening Flower Attractions
Two major flower attractions in the Bulb Region open their doors in March:
Keukenhof (The largest tulip park in the world)
- Open: March 20, 2025 to May 11, 2025
- Hours: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, 7 days a week
- Address: Stationsweg 166a, 2161 AM Lisse
Tulip Experience Amsterdam
- Open: March 20, 2025 to May 11, 2025
- Hours: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, 7 days a week
- Address: Delfweg 37, 2211 VK Noordwijkerhout
April-May 2025 Tours and Experiences
Tulip Tours Holland
Our first Tulip Fields Tour begins on April 13. This is our most beautiful tour, visiting the biggest and most colorful fields in Holland—we're proud of our 125+ 5-star reviews!
From Amsterdam, we travel north and reach stunning tulip fields within just 30 minutes. The tour includes a visit to a beautiful 17th-century Dutch windmill that still operates daily, offering a unique historical experience. We also stop for a delicious all-you-can-eat buffet lunch.
Every participant receives a brochure detailing the day's itinerary and the history of the tulip fields you'll experience.
Wonderland Tour 2025
Our tour to Tulip Barn Holland starts on April 5.
Who doesn't want to walk through tulip fields? If you're in Amsterdam and want to visit a tulip farm, join us on a trip to Tulip Barn Holland. This beautiful tulip garden ranks in the top 3 tulip festivals—we believe every family should experience this magical place where even children can enjoy unforgettable moments among the flowers.
NEW: Sunset Tulip Tour 2025
Experience our exclusive Sunset Tulip Tour every Thursday and Saturday from Amsterdam! This tour is perfect for photographers, influencers, and anyone seeking unforgettable photo opportunities. We keep our groups small (maximum 15 participants) for a more personalized experience.
During the tour, we visit stunning tulip fields followed by a delicious dinner where you'll receive expert tips on capturing the perfect evening light. You'll have plenty of time to take incredible photos at two breathtaking tulip fields.
- Departure: 4:30 PM—first dinner, then tulip field visits
- Schedule: April 10 - May 3, 2025
Free Gardens and Local Gems
Poldertuin - A Free Garden in Northern Netherlands
Did you know there's a small garden in Anna Paulowna in northern Holland? In the middle of this colorful area is a garden where volunteers have planted many varieties of flowers. This garden is free for everyone to visit. Since its establishment in 2014, it has grown into a beautiful park where you can enjoy a leisurely 30-minute walk through gorgeous blooms.
- Address: Molenvaart 2, Anna Paulowna
- Open: Daily from April - May 2025
Tip: If you're in North Holland, visit the Floratuin in Julianadorp, where you can pick your own tulip bouquet—a perfect family-friendly activity!
Tulip Excursions in Northern Netherlands »
All 20 Tulip Attractions During the Tulip Festival 2025
| Attraction | Location | Dates & Times |
|---|---|---|
| Tulip Tours | Amsterdam: Termini 27, 1025 XM | April 13 - May 10, daily departures at 9:30 AM and 10:00 AM |
| Tulip Wonderland Tour | Amsterdam: Termini 27, 1025 XM | April 5 - May 7, every Wednesday, departure at 9:00 AM |
| Keukenhof | Stationsweg 166a, 2161 AM Lisse | March 20 - May 11, open daily 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Tulip Sunset Tour | Amsterdam: Termini 27, 1025 XM | April 10 - May 3, every Thursday and Saturday, departure at 4:30 PM |
| Tulip Bicycle Tour | Heereweg 10, 2161 AG Lisse | March 21 - May 10, daily at 9:30 AM, 12:45 PM, and 4:00 PM |
| Tulip Barn | Loosterweg 130, 2182 CX Hillegom | April 5 - May 5, daily from 9:30 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Early Flower Tour | Amsterdam: Termini 27, 1025 XM | March 28 - April 12, daily from 9:00 AM |
| Tulip Experience Amsterdam | Delfweg 37, 2211 VK Noordwijkerhout | March 20 - May 11, daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Free Garden Poldertuin | Molenvaart 2, Anna Paulowna | Free garden, always open |
| Flower Parade | From Noordwijk to Haarlem | April 12, 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM |
| Tulip Picking Day | Amsterdam: Termini 27, 1025 XM | March 30, 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Amsterdam Tulip Museum | Prinsengracht 116, 1015 EA Amsterdam | Open daily from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Tulip Route | Flevoland and Noord-Oostpolder | April 20 - May 5 |
| Land van Fluwel | Belkmerweg 65, 1753 GD Sint Maartensvlotbrug | March 29 - August 2025, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Tulip Train Hoorn | Van Dedemstraat 8, 1624 NN Hoorn | April 15 - May 10, daily departures from 8:30 AM |
| Tulpenbeleving Pronk | Julianastraat 21C, 1633 JL Avenhorn | Daily by appointment, January 1 - May 1, 2025 |
| Bloemendagen | Burg. Mijnlieffstraat 1, 1761 BK Anna Paulowna | April 19 - April 23, daily from 10:00 AM |
| De Bloemenboemel | Belkmerweg 65, 1753 GD Sint Maartensvlotbrug | April 5 - May 4, departures at 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM |
| Floratuin Julianadorp | Rijksweg 85, 1787 PK Julianadorp | March 25 - May 5, daily from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Hortus Bulborum | Zuidkerkenlaan 23a, 1906 AC Limmen | March 21 - May 10, daily from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Want to learn more about these beautiful Tulip festivals?
The Rich History of Dutch Tulips
In the 10th century, hidden deep in the mountainous landscapes of Persia, local communities discovered a rare and striking bloom. Known as the tulip, a name derived from the Persian word for "turban," this flower thrived in the wild, tucked between the rugged rocks—a hidden gem in an unforgiving landscape.
An Imperial Obsession
In the opulent palaces of the Ottoman Empire, the tulip became more than just a flower; it became a symbol of wealth, power, and refinement. Sultans adorned their turbans with tulips, wearing them as living works of art, showcasing their prestige and influence.
The Tulip's Journey to Europe
The tulip might have remained an imperial treasure had it not been for Carolus Clusius, a passionate Dutch botanist who introduced the first tulip bulbs to the Netherlands in 1593. His love for tulips was unwavering—so much so that:
- He refused to sell his prized collection.
- His garden was raided by tulip enthusiasts eager to steal the bulbs.
- This theft marked the beginning of tulip cultivation in the Netherlands.
The Tulip Revolution: From Bloom to Boom
What followed was nothing short of a floral revolution. The tulip quickly became a symbol of status and desire, leading to:
- Tulip Mania, the world's first recorded financial bubble.
- A time when a single tulip bulb was valued higher than a house in Amsterdam.
