5 Best Places to See Tulips in and Around Amsterdam 🌷
5 Best Places to See Tulips in and Around Amsterdam 🌷
Spring in Amsterdam means one thing: tulips. From fields bursting with color to historic gardens and floating markets, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy these iconic flowers. Here are the five best places to find tulips in and around Amsterdam this season.
1. Keukenhof – The World’s Most Famous Tulip Garden
If there’s one place that defines tulip season, it’s Keukenhof. With over 7 million blooming tulips, this park is a dreamland of color, featuring themed gardens, flower sculptures, and traditional Dutch windmills. It’s the most famous tulip destination in the world for a reason.
📍 Location: Lisse (40 min from Amsterdam)
🚗 How to get there: Direct bus from Amsterdam
🎟️ Book your Keukenhof tickets here
2. Flagship Amsterdam Tulip Tour – A Unique Canal Cruise
Want to experience tulip season without leaving Amsterdam? Join our Tulip Tour by boat, where you’ll learn about the Netherlands’ rich tulip history while enjoying a beautiful onboard tulip display as you cruise through the city’s canals.
🌷 Why this tour?
✔️ A one-of-a-kind tulip experience on the water
✔️ No crowds, just a small open boat with a personal guide
✔️ A relaxing way to mix tulip sightseeing with stunning Amsterdam canal views
📍 Departs from: Central Amsterdam
🎟️ Book your Tulip Tour here
3. Bloemenmarkt – Amsterdam’s Floating Tulip Market
The Bloemenmarkt is Amsterdam’s historic floating flower market, selling fresh tulips, bouquets, and tulip bulbs to take home. Located on the Singel Canal, it’s been a must-visit spot for flower lovers since the 1860s.
📍 Location: Singel Canal, Amsterdam
4. Tulip Festival Amsterdam – Tulips in the City
If you visit Amsterdam in April, you’ll find tulips blooming all over the city. The Tulip Festival Amsterdam places flower displays in public spaces like Museumplein, Vondelpark, and along the canals, bringing the tulip fields to the city streets.
📍 Location: Various spots across Amsterdam
5. The Dutch Countryside – A Scenic Spring Escape
While the countryside around Amsterdam is more about green fields, windmills, and farms, you could spot some beautiful wild tulips here and there. If you want to experience the peaceful Dutch landscape during tulip season, our countryside bike tour takes you through scenic villages, past historic dikes, and to a local farm for a taste of authentic Dutch life.
📍 What you’ll see on our tour:
🏡 Traditional Dutch villages and scenic landscapes
🌿 Historic windmills and waterways
🐄 A local farm visit with fresh cheese and milk
🎟️ Join our countryside tour for an unforgettable ride through the Netherlands’ rural beauty.
Final Tip: When to See the Best Blooms
Tulips bloom for only a few weeks each year! The best time to visit is mid-March to mid-May, with April being the peak of tulip season.
Want to see the best tulip views without leaving Amsterdam?
👉 Book a Flagship Tulip Tour and experience the magic of spring on the canals.