Keukenhof: A Romantic Dream in a Sea of Flowers!

Keukenhof Park Travel Guide: Basic Information • Opening hours: March 20–May 11, 2025, 8:00 am–7:30 pm. • Ticket prices: EUR 19.50 for adults, EUR 9 for children aged 4–17, free for children under 4. Combo tickets that include transportation are also available, such as EUR 32 from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and EUR 37 from Amsterdam city center. • Address: Stationsweg 166A, 2161 AM, Lisse. Transportation • By bus: Take bus 858 from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (approx. 30 mins) or bus 852 from Amsterdam city center (approx. 35 mins). • By car: The park has its own parking lot, which costs EUR 7. It takes about 30–40 mins to drive from Amsterdam city center. Visiting Tips • Best time to visit: Mid-April to early May is the best time to see the tulips. To avoid crowds, visit before 10:30 am or after 4:00 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, or Wednesdays. • Ways to explore: • On foot: There are various gardens and flowerbeds in the park. Stroll along the winding paths and enjoy the flowers. • By bike: Cycle through the flower fields outside the park. Bike rentals are EUR 11 for 3 hrs or EUR 16 for the whole day. • By boat: Enjoy the peaceful Dutch scenery on an electric boat trip through the flower fields. Tickets are EUR 10 for adults, half price for children aged 4–11. Each trip lasts 45 mins. • Featured attractions: • Keukenhof Castle: Located near the park, it houses a collection of Golden Age artifacts. • Children's activity area: Features a playground, petting zoo, hedge maze, and treasure hunt. • Flower fields: There are large flower fields outside the park where you can take photos for free. • Windmill: Climb up to the windmill's viewing platform for a panoramic view of the colorful flower fields. Food and Accommodation • Food: The park has a variety of restaurants and food stalls offering Dutch pancakes, Italian food, Asian cuisine, strawberries, herring, hot dogs, and more. • Accommodation: • Amsterdam: Convenient for both city sightseeing and visiting the park, with easy access to transportation. For example, nhow Amsterdam Rai is located next to the RAI Convention Center and offers convenient transportation. • Leiden: Closer to the park and less crowded. For example, ibis Leiden Centre is located next to Leiden train station. Important Notes • Drones are prohibited in the park. Cycling and walking into the flower fields are also not allowed. • Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring your camera to capture the beautiful moments.