Tulip fields near Amsterdam

What is the best time to see the Dutch tulip fields near Amsterdam? And there to find them? The best place relatively close from Amsterdam is the Bollenstreek area (the Flower Bulb Region), which includes places like Lisse, Hillegom, Noordwijkerhout, Noordwijk.

It’s also the area where the Keukenhof park are located in the Netherlands. So it’s good idea to combine your trip to the Dutch tulip fields with a visit to Keukenhof (in 2025 open from March 20 till May 11).

Tip! In 2025 the Netherlands have a late Easter, at April 20, 2025. The peak of tulips blooming in the last two weeks of April coincides with the Easter holidays. So the hotel prices in the area will skyrocket. We recommend to book your accomodation in advance.

Coming to Amsterdam to see the tulips? Book your Keukenhof tickets before they sell out.

Tickets for tulip field helicopter flights for the 2025 season are also already available online.

When is it the best time to see the tulips near Amsterdam?

The flowering period of the Dutch fields depends on the weather. But usual blooming times for the flower in the Netherlands are:

daffodil fields – from mid-March till mid-April
hyacinth fields – from the beginning of April till end of April
tulip fields – from mid-April till early May

Dutch tulip fields near Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Photo: hyacinths fields, taken on 26 March 2022 near Hillegom

Where to see the tulips near Amsterdam?

Exact locations of tulip fields near Amsterdam differ each year, because the soil needs to rest.

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Explore the Dutch tulip fields by bike

One of the best ways to explore the flower flowers is by bike. You can book a guided bike tour (from €49,50).

You can also rent a bike near the Keukenhof entrance and explore the fields yourself. Here are a few nice cycling routes in the area.

Tulip fields cycling routes

You can find cyciling routes on the website of Rent-a-bike van Dam rental company:

5 km route, one hour

10 km route, 1 – 2 hours

For longer routes – from 15 to 25 km – please check here.

Is it allowed to take photos in tulip fields?

Actually it’s not allowed to enter the flower fields. But can make beautiful photos from outside, or visit special farms like The Tulip Barn (at 130 3e Loosterweg, 2182 CX, Hillegom) or Tulip Experience Amsterdam (at Delfweg 37, 2211VK, Noordwijkerhout).which have photo zones for photos.

Why is it not allowed to enter tulip fields in the Netherlands?

The tulip fields in Bollensteek are owned by flower bulb growers. And the bulbs need to be healthy and undamaged. Walking through the fields may spread plant diseases and lead to a financial damage for the growers.

Tulip fields in the Netherlands near Amsterdam in 2025

It’s also not allowed to pick flowers in the fields. But you can buy them at a very reasonable price in small tents along the road. You can also visit special tulip-picking farms (pluktuinen) in the area like The Tulip Barn, De Tulperij, or Pluktuin Noordwijkerhout.

When is it the best time to see the tulips near Amsterdam?