Visit the famous Dutch Flower parade in the Bollenstreek flower area 40 km from Amsterdam. The Bloemencorso flower parade is one of the most well-known in the Netherlands and one of the largest in the world. In 2025 the Dutch Flower Parade near Keukenhof will take place on 12 – 13 April 2025. Here is everything you need to know about the Bloemencorso Bollenstreek tickets, route, schedule and map.
Dutch Flower Parade 2025 in the short
Bloemencorso will officially start on 12 April 2025 at in Noordwijk. Around 15:45 the flower vagons will process along the road near the Keukenhof tulip gardens. Around 21:05 they will arrive to the old city of Haarlem, and on Sunday 13 April 2025 the flower compositions will remain in the streets of Haarlem till 17:00.
You don’t need tickets to view the Dutch Flower parade along the road. But you can also book seats on tribunes or a tour to the parade from Amsterdam (both are sold out quickly) and enjoy the flower event with more comfort.
The Dutch Flower parade route and timing in 2025
Bollenstreek Flower Parade is a 42 km long parade. On Saturday 12 April 2025 floats decorated with beautiful spring flowers will move from Noordwijk to Haarlem:
09:00 Noordwijk
10:45 Voorhout
11:50 Sassenheim
14:30 Lisse
15:45 Lisse near Keukenhof
16:30 Hillegom
18:00 Bennebroek
19:55 Heemstede
21:05 Haarlem
You can check for more detailed timing at the official website bloemencorso-bollenstreek.nl.
Bloemencorso Flower Parade tickets
Generally you don’t need a ticket to view the flower parade just standing along the road. But for your own comfort there is a possibility to book can a seat on tribunes. Prices in 2025 start from €27,50 for uncovered grandstand. Covered stands can be booked from €37,95. The Flower Parade tickets are sold out very quickly, especially in Lisse, Sassenheim and Hillegom.
Ticket prices range depending on location. Some locations have covered tribunes and guaranteede parking spot, and some are not. Some tickets also include lunch.
| Location | Ticket price | Time (on 12 April) | Book online |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noordwijk | from € 27,95 | 08:30 | Tickets >> |
| Voorhout | from € 27,95 | 11:10 | Book online >> |
| Sassenheim | from € 99,50 | 12:15 | Book online >> |
| Lisse Zuid | from € 37,95 | 14:30 | Tickets online >> |
| Lisse* | from € 74,45 | 15:05 | Book online >> |
| Hillegom | from € 27,50 | 17:10 | Book online >> |
*This location is 10 minutes walk from the Keukenhof tulip gardens.
Amsterdam-Explorer Tip! You can also book a VIP arrangement (from €139,50) which includes Keukenhof visit, lunch, transfer from/to Amsterdam and grand seats during the Dutch Flower Parade on 12 April 2025.
Please note: if you want to visit Keukenhof itself, you need a valid entrance ticket. In 2025 Keukenhof tickets have fixed time slots per day. Some dates, like the flower parade days, are very popular. We recommend to book tickets as soon as you start planning your trip.
How do I get to the Flower Parade from Amsterdam?
Many travellers try to combine their visit to Keukenhof and the Flower parade in one day. However if you don’t like crownd, we recommend to choose another location (Sassenhein, Hillegom, Heemstede) for viewing the parade and plan your visit to Keukenhof for a later or earlier date.
On the day of Parade the roads around the Keukenhof tulip gardens will be closed between 14:00 and 17:00. You will not be able to enter or leave Keukenhof parking during this time.
Visit the Flower Parade at its end destination, in Haarlem, is a great option as well. We recommend to book a hotel in Haarlem and enjoy the flower parade in the dark or early in the morning.
If you’re coming to the Flower Parade from Amsterdam by public transport, we recommend to use the Glimble app. It will be show real-time updates on travel situation:
Flower Parade 2025 Program and Activities
Behind the Scenes
From 17 April to morning 19 April 2024 you can see how the flower floats are being decorated in De Klinkenberg tennis hall in Sassenheim.
Location: Rijksstraatweg 52 2171 AM Sassenheim (A44 EXIT 4).
Tip! Join a guided tour from Amsterdam and visit Bloemencorso Behind the Scenes and Keukenhof in one day.
Illuminated Evening Flower Parade in Noordwijkerhout
On Friday evening 11 April 2025 you can see the flower parade in the evening light. At 21:00 the illuminated floats with thousands will drive through the village of Noordwijkerhout.
Tip! Book an arrangement (from € 92,50) which includes the Keukenhof gardens visit, Night Flower parade at Noordwijkerhout visit and transfer from/to Amsterdam.
Route of the illuminated evening parade in Noordwijkerhout on 11 April 2025:
21:15 Herenweg
21:20 Dorpsstraat
21:25 Havenstraat (White church)
21:30 Koninginneweg
21:40 Viaductweg
21:50 Maandagse Wetering
22:05 Gieterij
Exhibition of the Flower Floats in Haarlem
Finally on Sunday 13 April 2025 the flower floats will stay in the historical center of Haarlem. You can combine your visit to Keukenhof with a trip to the Flower parade in Haarlem.
Enjoy your visit the Ducth Flower Parade near Amsterdam!
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