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Keukenhof

Parks ·Lisse ·Closed
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#2Parks in the NetherlandsMost reviewed in LisseTravelers' Choice Best of the Best 2026
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About

Keukenhof is one of the world's largest flower gardens, in Lisse, South Holland, known for its spring tulip beds.

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Why go

  • The tulip beds, the park's main theme, with 100 varieties planted by hand each year
  • Seven million flower bulbs, planted each autumn by 40 gardeners and donated by over 100 growers
  • The 150 works by 50 artists that make the park a large sculpture park
  • The Oranje Nassau Pavilion, with a colourful display that changes every week

Opening hours

Today08:00 – 19:00Show all
Monday08:00 – 19:00
Tuesday08:00 – 19:00
Wednesday08:00 – 19:00
Thursday08:00 – 19:00
Friday08:00 – 19:00
Saturday08:00 – 19:00
Sunday08:00 – 19:00

Entrances

  • Stationsweg 166AOpen every day from 08:00 to 19:00, during the tulip display.Stationsweg 166A, Lisse, northwest of the townDaily, 08:00 to 19:00 On the map

Don't miss

  • Orchids in the Beatrix PavilionOrchids and anthuriums in flower, shown for eight weeks.Beatrix Pavilion, one of four pavilions in the parkMid-March to mid-May On the map
  • Willem-Alexander PavilionTulips on show, with a large lily show in the pavilion's final days.Willem-Alexander Pavilion, one of four pavilions in the parkLily show in the final days of the display On the map
  • Hedge maze and sculpted fountainsThe old castle gardens, laid out in the French style, with a hedge maze and sculpted fountains.The old castle gardens, in the park On the map
  • Windmill of 1892A windmill dating from 1892, brought from Groningen in 1957 for an authentic look.In the park; the windmill offers a raised view over the surrounding fieldsSet up in 1957 On the map
  • Fluisterboot tripA short trip by fluisterboot, with guided tours also given.Offered in the park, alongside the guided tours On the map

What's in season

  • NowOct – DecGardeners plant the bulbs each autumn, from October to December, while the park is closed to visitors.
  • Mar – MayOnly the eight-week tulip display is open to the public, from mid-March to mid-May. Peak bloom comes around mid-April, depending on the weather.

What you see

  • From the windmill's raised viewpoint, the fields of tulips, hyacinths, daffodils and jonquils around the park can be seen.

With kids

  • Treasure hunts.
  • A petting zoo.
  • A playground.

Facilities

  • Shops Several pavilions show cut and potted plants.
  • Café or food and drink Food and drink are sold on site through licensees.

Photo spots

  • Japanese Country GardenA non-traditional garden set in a natural environment.In the park On the map

Shorts

History

Countess Jacoba van Beieren (1401–1436) was its most noted beneficiary. Her kitchen garden grew herbs for the castle, and the name is said to mean 'kitchen court'. J. H. Lambooy. Since 2016 a foundation has owned the park, the castle and the estate. A charitable foundation of Count Carel De Graaf van Lynden runs it, with no government subsidies. Ticket sales and food and drink licensees fund it. The park closed for the whole 2020 season, and in 2021 it opened on only six days as part of a test scheme. It fully reopened in 2022.

  1. 15th centuryThe land was part of the Teylingen castle estate, and Countess Jacoba's kitchen garden grew herbs for the castle.
  2. 1642A castle was built on the estate.
  3. 1857Jan David Zocher and his son Louis Paul drew the garden plan that still forms the base of the park.
  4. 1949Bulb growers and flower exporters set up a spring flower show, on the initiative of the mayor of Lisse.
  5. 1950The park opened to the public and drew over 300,000 visitors in its first year.
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  1. 2004Garden designer Jacqueline van der Kloet introduced confetti plantings to break up the symmetry.
  2. 2016A foundation came to own the park, the castle and the surrounding estate.
  3. 2020The park stayed closed for its whole season during the COVID-19 pandemic.

How to get there

  • BusBus from Haarlem train station
  • BusBus from Schiphol

Sources: Keukenhof - Wikipedia · Keukenhof - Wikipedia · Keukenhof - Wikipedia · Keukenhof - Wikipedia · checked 17 Oct 2026

Where
Stationsweg 166A, Lisse

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Questions and answers

How many people visit Keukenhof each year?

About 1.4 million people visited Keukenhof in 2025. About 80% of its visitors come from abroad.

Does Keukenhof offer guided tours?

Yes. Guided tours are given, and visitors can also take a short trip by fluisterboot.

Was Keukenhof open during the pandemic?

It stayed closed in 2020 and 2021 because of pandemic measures, apart from six opening days in 2021 under a test scheme. It fully reopened in 2022.

Does Keukenhof have a theme each year?

Yes. Each year has a theme, such as Dutch Design in 2017.

What festivals are held at Keukenhof?

Its grounds host Castlefest, the Ladies Winternight and the Christmas Fair.

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