Where can you find the most beautiful Tulip fields near Volendam?
Volendam, the iconic Dutch fishing village on the shores of the IJmeer, is an ideal starting point for exploring the colorful tulip fields of North Holland. From mid-March to mid-May, the surrounding countryside transforms into a breathtaking patchwork of red, yellow, pink, and purple blooms. Whether you're staying in Volendam or just passing through, you're perfectly positioned to discover some of Holland's most beautiful flower fields.
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Tulip Fields Around Volendam
Volendam sits in the heart of North Holland, surrounded by polders and farmland that have been used for flower bulb cultivation for generations. The flat landscape and fertile soil make it ideal for growing tulips, and during spring the fields around the nearby villages of Edam, Purmerend, and Beemster light up with color.
Planning your visit? Check our Volendam travel guide for tips on things to do, or read our free parking guide for Volendam if you're coming by car. Traveling from Amsterdam? See how to get to Volendam by public transport.
Cycling through this area is highly recommended. The quiet country roads and dyke paths take you past field after field of blooms, with the characteristic Dutch windmills and farmhouses as a backdrop. The historic Beemster Polder â a UNESCO World Heritage Site â is especially beautiful during tulip season and only a short ride from Volendam.
Further afield, the large bulb-growing region between Castricum, Alkmaar, and Hoorn is easily accessible and offers some of the largest contiguous flower fields in the world. Companies here have been growing tulips for generations on land that was once reclaimed from the sea by old windmills â a history as colorful as the flowers themselves.
Flower Events Near Volendam
- Tulip Tours Holland, visit the colorful tulip fields with a guided tour
- Hortus Bulborum (Limmen) â a living collection of historic tulip varieties
- Poldertuin Anna Paulowna
- Bloeiende Zijpe
- Land van Fluwel
- Tulip garden Floratuin
- Bloemencorso Volendam â the spectacular flower parade through the region
