Where to see the most beautiful tulips in the Netherlands

From vibrant flower parades to immersive farm visits, Nienke Panis-Ringersma – tulip photographer and founder of Tulips in Holland – shares her favourite ways to experience tulip season in the Netherlands.

1. Best Overall: Keukenhof Gardens

Located in Lisse, Keukenhof is the ultimate tulip destination. Often called “the most beautiful spring garden in the world,” it features over 7 million hand-planted bulbs and draws over a million visitors during its brief spring window.

• Why visit? Landscaped gardens, iconic windmills, flower exhibitions, art sculptures, and whisper boat cruises.
• Best time to visit: Mid-April (varies by year based on weather).
• 2025 Dates: 20 March – 11 May
• Website: keukenhof.nl/en
• Address: Stationsweg 166A, 2161 AM Lisse
• Instagram: @visitkeukenhof

Tip: Don’t walk into commercial fields – it’s illegal and harmful to crops!

2. Best Cultural Experience: Bloemencorso Flower Parade

Held each third Saturday in April, the Bloemencorso is a spectacular flower parade featuring elaborately decorated floats, marching bands, and festive towns. The parade travels from Noordwijk to Haarlem, passing through Bollenstreek and Keukenhof.

• Don’t Miss:
  • Night Parade (Friday) in Noordwijkerhout: floats are beautifully lit up.
  • Construction Days (Wed-Fri): watch floats being decorated.
  • Sunday: final float display in Haarlem.
• Pro tip: Watch from Noordwijk for fewer crowds and a seaside vibe.
• Website: bloemencorso-bollenstreek.nl/en
• Phone: +31 (0)252 428 237
• Instagram: @bloemencorsobollenstreek

3. Best Interactive Experience: Visit a Tulip Farm

Skip the restricted flower fields and instead visit one of these legal, immersive tulip farms:

Tulip Experience Amsterdam (Noordwijkerhout)

• Nearly 1 million tulips and over 700 varieties.
• Try tulip-themed products: vodka, soaps, napkins, wallets.
• Website: tulipexperienceamsterdam.nl
• Address: Delfweg 37, 2211 VK Noordwijkerhout
• Instagram: @tulipexperienceamsterdam

Tulip Barn (Hillegom)

• 750,000 tulips and highly “Instagrammable” setups.
• Appeals to a younger, photo-savvy crowd.

De Tulperij (Voorhout)

• Guided tours with bulb growers explaining tulip farming secrets.
• A unique educational experience.

4. Best for Families: Tulip Picking Farms

Great for kids and hands-on visitors, tulip picking farms allow you to select your own blooms. These are specially designated areas – not commercial fields – so you’re encouraged to pick, photograph, and enjoy.

Panis-Ringersma’s tip: “Don’t pick from regular fields. Go to a picking farm instead!”

Bonus: Tulip Road Trip Map

Planning to explore the Bollenstreek by car or bike? Nienke has you covered:

• Green square: Keukenhof
• Yellow stars: Flower fields
• Pink line: Scenic flower field route
• Blue line: Route to the beach

No matter when you go during tulip season, you’re bound to find breathtaking views.

From world-famous gardens to small-town parades and hands-on farms, the Netherlands offers unforgettable tulip experiences. Thanks to Nienke Panis-Ringersma’s passion and guidance, you can enjoy these floral wonders both beautifully and responsibly.

Ready to chase the tulips?