The Keukenhof: The Garden of Europe
On a clear spring day, you may spot a gorgeous sea of flowers as you’re flying into the Netherlands. Chances are that it’s the Keukenhof, a swathe of verdant parkland filled with crocuses, daffodils, tulips, hyacinths and more. Why not take a look?
Visit Keukenhof
In 2024, Keukenhof is open from 21 March to 12 May. From Schiphol, the Keukenhof Express (bus 858) will take you to Keukenhof in about 30 minutes. The bus leaves several times an hour from the temporary busstation at the Koepelstraat. There you can also purchase a combi ticket for the bus and entrance to Keukenhof.
The temporary bus station for the Keukenhof Express is about a five-minute walk from Schiphol Plaza. When you leave Schiphol Plaza, turn left, towards the Schiphol tower, go under the viaduct and you will find the stop at the end.
An abundance of flowers
The Keukenhof – also known as the ‘Garden of Europe’ – is located in the small town of Lisse, around half-way between Amsterdam and The Hague. The flowers come into full bloom from late March to mid-May. It’s Europe’s largest and most varied flower park, with plant shows, sculptural gardens and flower beds that cover thousands of square kilometres. The theme changes annually, so every year brings a fresh surprise.