Frequently Asked Questions

Keukenhof will be open from March 18 to May 9, 2027. During this period, you can enjoy the most beautiful spring park in the world every day!

Unfortunately, there are a few fake websites in circulation that pretend to sell Keukenhof tickets. To avoid being scammed, it’s important to know that the only official website to purchase tickets for Keukenhof is https://keukenhof.nl/en/ Here are some tips to ensure you’re booking through the correct site:

• Double check the URL: Our official website always uses “keukenhof.nl.” including the “https://”
• If you have doubts about a website, don’t hesitate to contact us via: https://keukenhof.nl/en/contact/.

Tickets for Keukenhof 2027 are available from mid-October via www.keukenhof.nl.

Through the confirmation email, you can easily change your arrival date and time slot up to 24 hours before your visit. Are you unable to visit Keukenhof and need to cancel your tickets? You can cancel by sending an email to info@ticketcounter.nl at least 4 days before your arrival. Please note: a €2.50 administration fee will apply.

Smoking was already prohibited in the pavilions and on the terraces; as of 2026, this applies to almost the entire park. There are 2 places where smoking is still allowed: behind the Oranje Nassau pavilion and next to the Wilhelmina pavilion.

The blooming at Keukenhof follows the rhythms of nature and depends on weather conditions, making it difficult to pinpoint exactly when is the best time to visit. Early in the season, you can see early bloomers like crocuses, daffodils, hyacinths, and early tulips. Later in the season, later varieties, including larger tulips, come into bloom. Throughout the season, our pavilions showcase stunning flower displays. Read our flowering report for the latest information.

It’s generally quieter in the park before 10:30 AM or after 4:00 PM. Plus, the morning and evening sunlight creates the perfect backdrop for beautiful photos. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays are typically the more quiet days to visit.

Keukenhof is completely cashless. This means you can only pay with a debit or credit card. Cash payments are not accepted. This applies to all purchases made in the restaurants and shops within the park.

Yes, you are allowed to bring your own food and drinks into Keukenhof. Please note that using your own food and beverages in the restaurants and on the terraces in Keukenhof is not permitted. However, we have a lovely picnic area and plenty of benches where you can enjoy your packed lunch among the tulips.

Yes, you can take your dog to Keukenhof, but because of the other visitors, narrow paths and events in the park, a visit can be stressful for dogs. Also, keep in mind that entertainment and musical performances at Keukenhof regularly involve loud noises.

If you do decide to bring your dog, make sure he is comfortable in a lively environment. In addition, there is a maximum of one dog per person. To ensure that the visit is enjoyable for everyone, your dog must be leashed at all times and are not allowed inside the pavilions and restaurants, with the exception of guide dogs for the needy. Free dog poop bags are available at the entrance controllers.

No. You may not walk through the flowe bulb fields as this damages the bulbs. The fields are also the private property of the bulb growers. You are permitted to take photographs from the road.

After placing your order for the park book, you will receive an email with a voucher. You can use this voucher to pick up your park book at the entrance of Keukenhof. The book contains information about Keukenhof in four languages: Dutch, German, French, and English.

No, for the safety of visitors, flying a drone over or around Keukenhof is not allowed.

We collect all lost and found items via iLost. Check if your lost item has been found by clicking here.

Free Wi-Fi is available around the pavilions at the park.

Yes, there are several restaurants at Keukenhof where visitors can enjoy a meal. Additionally, there are mobile food outlets throughout the park. For more information click here.  

Yes, at parking lot P1 of Keukenhof, we have a limited number of charging points for electric cars. Upon arrival, you can ask the parking attendant where to find these charging points. In case of emergencies, it is possible to charge your electric bike at the bike rental on P1.

Yes, lockers are available free of charge for smaller items. Larger pieces of luggage can be left for free at the luggage depot near the main entrance. This ensures that your visit to the park is comfortable and worry-free!

Visitors can park their car at the Keukenhof parking lot. When purchasing an entrance ticket for Keukenhof via www.keukenhof.nl, you can also buy a parking ticket. Online the parking ticket costs €9.00, which is €5 cheaper than on site. The parking lot closes at 7:00 PM. Please be aware of traffic around Keukenhof. Use Google Maps and the travel advice below to save time.

Travel advice
– From Amsterdam and surroundings: Follow the A4 and take the N207, navigate to P1.
– From Rotterdam and surroundings: Follow the A4, take the N434 to the A44. Exit to the N208 or N206 and navigate to P2.

During our opening days, you can also choose the direct Qbuzz bus lines from Amsterdam, Schiphol, Leiden, or Haarlem.

Yes, you can park your camper at the Keukenhof parking lot during your visit. You will need a special camper parking ticket, which is only available in combination with a Keukenhof entrance ticket. Please note that these tickets are limited in availability. It is not allowed to stay overnight or camp on the parking lot, which closes at 7:00 PM. For overnight stays, you may want to consider nearby campsites.

Coaches can park for free at P1 at the main entrance. Always follow the instructions of the parking attendants for a smooth and safe parking experience.

Yes, you can rent a wheelchair at Keukenhof. You can reserve a non-electric wheelchair via the website www.keukenhof.nl. Please note: Electric wheelchairs or mobility scooters are not available for rent at Keukenhof, but you are welcome to visit the park with your own electric wheelchair or mobility scooter.

Staying overnight at Keukenhof is not possible, but there are many accommodations available nearby. Explore hotels, B&Bs, and vacation rentals in the Flower Region. Click here for more information about accommodations near Keukenhof.

With public transport you travel quickly and comfortably to Keukenhof. In most cases you travel the cheapest with a combiticket. This day ticket is both your entrance ticket for Keukenhof and the ticket for your journey by public transport on that day. Click here for more information.

Combi Tickets are train and/or bus tickets valid to and from Keukenhof + a ticket to the park. The bus stops outside Keukenhof’s main entrance so you can walk straight into the park. A Combi Ticket is a round trip ticket.