Tulip Fields Netherlands: Where Is Best Places to See Tulips in the Netherlands?

In late April and early May, the Netherlands’ tulip fields burst into vibrant bloom. The Dutch countryside is dotted with hundreds of flower fields, so tulips are never too far away. Here are the optimal locations to witness this floral phenomenon.

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Keukenhof

Park

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Visiting the Keukenhof gardens during tulip season is a springtime tradition in the Netherlands. In this expansive park, over 6 million tulip bulbs are planted annually, and the English-style landscaped gardens are breathtaking. Throughout the season, Keukenhof also hosts events, such as a massive flower parade that attracts thousands of visitors.

Amsterdam

Architectural Landmark

Yes, this is an entire city, but it is never difficult to find tulips in Amsterdam due to the abundance of springtime events and activities. Amsterdam hosts a massive tulip festival in addition to the floating flower market and other horticulturally focused attractions. Many of the city’s cultural institutions participate in this event by planting tulips around their headquarters, thereby transforming the city into a colorful oasis.

Noordoostpolder

Natural Feature

The municipality of Noordoostpolder, along with the rest of Flevoland, was submerged beneath the sea until the middle of the 20th century, when it was reclaimed from the Zuiderzee bay. This expansive landmass is currently covered in flower fields and is one of the best locations in the Netherlands to experience tulip season. Numerous farms in Noordoostpolder provide guided tours of their fields, and the entire region is extremely bike-friendly.

Lisse

Natural Feature

Although Lisse is commonly associated with Keukenhof, it is actually surrounded by hundreds of tulip fields that produce flowers primarily for export. These expansive, multicolored stretches of land are breathtakingly beautiful and easily accessible by bicycle. In fact, Lisse has historical ties to floriculture and is home to a museum devoted to the Dutch tulip industry.

Noordwijkerhout

Historical Landmark

The small strip of fertile coastal land between Leiden and Haarlem, known colloquially as de Duin- en Bollenstreek, is renowned for its expansive tulip fields (the dune and bulb region). This beautiful landscape passes through the Dutch village of Noordwijkerhout, which is renowned for its exceptional tulip bulbs. North Holland’s rural hinterland, rugged dunes, and beautiful shoreline can be discovered through bicycle exploration of this region.

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