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Flower Parade grandstand tickets 2027: book your seat

 
Float of the Bollenstreek Flower Parade with two colourful masks made of flowers

Saturday 17 April 2027

Flower Parade grandstand tickets 2027: book your seat

Be sure of a good seat at the Bollenstreek Flower Parade (Bloemencorso): choose from nine official grandstands along the route, or book a day trip from Amsterdam with a grandstand seat.

Choose your grandstand

Choose your Flower Parade grandstand

Route and times →

With a grandstand seat you are guaranteed a good view of the Bollenstreek Flower Parade: a fixed seat along the route, almost always with food or drinks included. Choose from nine official grandstands: eight along the route on Saturday 17 April, from Noordwijk aan Zee to Hillegom, plus one extra at the illuminated evening parade on Friday 16 April in Noordwijkerhout.

Friday evening 16 April: Illuminated Flower Parade

Saturday 17 April: Flower Parade

Friday evening 16 April: Illuminated Flower Parade

Illuminated float during the evening parade of the Bollenstreek Flower Parade in Noordwijkerhout

Fri 16 April · 20:55 · Victoriberg 29

Grandstand Noordwijkerhout

Evening paradeAlso as a day trip from Amsterdam

The illuminated evening parade: the floats pass the grandstand with light shows and music. Beforehand the floats are parked close to the grandstand, perfect for photos.

  • Fries with sauce and a soft drink
  • Live band before the parade
  • Toilets, first aid and a snack van next to the grandstand
from €47.50 p.p.Book now

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Arrival, parking and public transport
  • Address: Victoriberg 29
  • Arrival: busy from about 20:00; by car only accessible from Noordwijkerhout-Zuid
  • By car: A44 exit 8a (Katwijk/Valkenburg), N206 towards Noordwijk to exit Noordwijkerhout-Zuid
  • Parking: free at Schelftweg 2, 1.2 km away (17 minutes on foot); limited mobility? Get dropped off at Victoriberg 31
  • By public transport: train to Leiden Centraal, bus 22 towards Nieuw-Vennep to stop Victoriberg, then a 5-minute walk

Saturday 17 April: Bollenstreek Flower Parade

Flower Parade grandstand on the boulevard of Noordwijk aan Zee next to the lighthouse

Sat 17 April · 9:00 · Koningin Wilhelmina Boulevard 34

Grandstand Noordwijk aan Zee

By the seaAlso as a day trip from Amsterdam

The first grandstand of the day, with the lighthouse, the dunes and the sea as a backdrop.

  • Coffee or tea with a stroopwafel, or brunch at beach club De Zeemeeuw (11:00–13:00)
  • Music before the parade
  • Seated grandstand close to the route
from €45.00 p.p.Book now

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Arrival, parking and public transport
  • Address: Koningin Wilhelmina Boulevard 34
  • Arrival: busy from 7:30, roads close from 8:00
  • By car: A44 exit 8a, N206 to exit Voorhout, via Van Berckelweg and Van de Mortelstraat to the boulevard
  • Parking: no car park at the grandstand; public parking at Wantveld (5-minute walk)
  • By public transport: train to Leiden Centraal, bus 20 to Noordwijk; the bus stops opposite the grandstand
Visitors on grandstand Noordwijk buiten along the Flower Parade route

Sat 17 April · 10:20 · Van Berckelweg 51 (garden centre De Bosrand)

Grandstand Noordwijk buiten

Parking at the grandstandAlso as a day trip from Amsterdam

Between the fields at garden centre De Bosrand. The easiest grandstand if you come by car: you park right behind the grandstand.

  • Breakfast buffet (8:30–10:00) or lunch tasting (11:30–13:30) at De Bosrand
  • Band before the parade
  • Parking behind the grandstand with a parking ticket (€10.00)
from €69.50 p.p.Book now

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Arrival, parking and public transport
  • Address: Van Berckelweg 51 (garden centre De Bosrand)
  • Arrival: busy from about 8:30, roads close from 9:20
  • By car: directly off the N206, exit Voorhout; the grandstand is opposite the Shell station
  • By public transport: train to Voorhout, bus 361 towards Noordwijk to stop Noordwijkerhoek, then a 3-minute walk
Grandstand Voorhout at Jacoba van Beierenhof along the Flower Parade route

Sat 17 April · 11:00 · Jacoba van Beierenhof 26

Grandstand Voorhout

Best valueNear the station

The best-value grandstand, in the centre of Voorhout and within walking distance of the station. An hour earlier there is a children’s parade.

  • Children’s parade around 10:00
  • Food and coffee truck at the grandstand
  • Within walking distance of Voorhout station
from €29.50 p.p.Book now
Arrival, parking and public transport
  • Address: Jacoba van Beierenhof 26
  • Arrival: busy from about 9:30, roads close from 10:00; the organisers recommend coming by train
  • Parking: no car park at the grandstand; public parking nearby
  • By public transport: train to Voorhout station (Leiden–Haarlem line) and a short walk
Performer in a flower costume in front of the covered grandstand in Sassenheim during the Flower Parade

Sat 17 April · 12:10 · Rijksstraatweg 59

Grandstand Sassenheim

CoveredDay trip from Amsterdam only

A covered grandstand reserved for tour operators. Individual visitors can book it through a day trip from Amsterdam.

  • Covered grandstand on a paved surface
  • Packed lunch at the entrance
  • Coach transport from and to Amsterdam
Day trip from Amsterdam, incl. transportView the day trip
Arrival, parking and public transport
  • Address: Rijksstraatweg 59
  • Why this grandstand: you stay dry, the coach drops you close to the grandstand and you avoid parking and road closures
Grandstand Lisse Zuid on the Heereweg along the Flower Parade route

Sat 17 April · 14:30 · Heereweg 466

Grandstand Lisse Zuid

BrunchParking at the grandstand

Between the flower fields on the Heereweg, with brunch at Intratuin Lisse beforehand.

  • Brunch at Intratuin Lisse (10:00–12:00)
  • Food and coffee truck and music beforehand
  • Parking behind the grandstand with a parking ticket (€10.00)
from €75.00 p.p.Book now
Arrival, parking and public transport
  • Address: Heereweg 466
  • Arrival: come around 11:00, roads close from 13:00
  • Parking: behind the grandstand with a parking ticket, or free at Intratuin during the brunch (35-minute walk to the grandstand)
  • By public transport: train to Sassenheim, bus 50 to Lisse to stop Engelenbuurt, opposite the grandstand
  • Extras: self-guided tour (€12.50), lunch to go or lunch buffet available
Grandstand De Tulp on the Heereweg in Lisse along the Flower Parade route

Sat 17 April · 14:40 · Heereweg 433

Grandstand De Tulp, Lisse

New in 2027Brunch

New in 2027. After brunch at Intratuin Lisse you take a short walk past the flower fields to the grandstand.

  • Brunch at Intratuin Lisse (11:00–13:00)
  • Live band beforehand, food and coffee truck
  • Shuttle bus for visitors with limited mobility
from €75.00 p.p.Book now
Arrival, parking and public transport
  • Address: Heereweg 433
  • Arrival: be on time for the brunch at 11:00; roads around the route close a few hours before the parade
  • Parking: at Intratuin Lisse; from there you walk past the flower fields to the grandstand
  • Limited mobility: a shuttle bus runs from Intratuin to the grandstand
  • On site: toilets and first aid; the grandstand is not covered
Flower Parade float passing the covered grandstand Lisse Binnen

Sat 17 April · 15:05 · Heereweg 345

Grandstand Lisse Binnen

CoveredLunch

The most complete grandstand: covered, close to Keukenhof and with lunch at Intratuin Lisse beforehand.

  • Covered seated grandstand
  • Lunch at Intratuin Lisse (12:00–14:00)
  • Food and coffee truck, toilets and music beforehand
from €82.50 p.p.Book now
Arrival, parking and public transport
  • Address: Heereweg 345
  • Arrival: come around 11:00, roads close from 13:00
  • Parking: behind the grandstand with a parking ticket (€10.00), or free at Intratuin (no space guaranteed)
  • By public transport: train to Sassenheim, bus 50 to Lisse to stop Engelenbuurt and about 1 km on foot
  • Combine: ideal with a morning at Keukenhof; self-guided tour (€12.50) available
Grandstand Hillegom at the Giant Bulb Jan Six along the Flower Parade route

Sat 17 April · 17:15 · Sixlaan 6 (Giant Bulb Jan Six)

Grandstand Hillegom

With KeukenhofAlso as a day trip from Amsterdam

The final stretch of the route. Perfect if you visit Keukenhof or the flower fields first during the day.

  • Cone of fries and a drink of your choice
  • Toilets and food truck next to the grandstand
  • 20-minute walk from Hillegom station
from €45.00 p.p.Book now

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Arrival, parking and public transport
  • Address: Sixlaan 6 (Giant Bulb Jan Six)
  • Arrival: come around 13:00, roads close from 15:00
  • Parking: no car park at the grandstand; public parking nearby
  • By public transport: train to Hillegom (Leiden–Haarlem line), 1.5 km on foot via Stationsweg and Sixlaan; there is no bus
  • Extras: self-guided tour (€12.50) available

Departing from Amsterdam

Flower Parade day trip from Amsterdam with grandstand seat

On a day trip from Amsterdam a coach takes you to the Flower Parade and you sit in a reserved grandstand seat. No hassle with road closures or parking. The covered grandstand in Sassenheim can only be booked this way.

  • Friday 16 April: grandstand Noordwijkerhout, illuminated evening parade
  • Saturday 17 April: Noordwijk aan Zee, Noordwijk buiten, Sassenheim or Hillegom
  • Return coach from Amsterdam, some trips include Keukenhof
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Float made of tulips during the Flower Parade in Haarlem

How a Flower Parade grandstand seat works

  1. Choose your grandstandChoose by time, price, food and accessibility. At three grandstands you can book parking (€10.00) at the same time.
  2. Receive your e-ticketYou will receive an email “Your ticket(s)” with a PDF. Lost your ticket? Your name is on the list at the grandstand.
  3. Arrive on timeRoads around the route close hours before the parade. Come by train or bus, or arrive by car well in advance.
  4. Enjoy the paradeSeats are not numbered; the front row is kept free for wheelchair users. Only Sassenheim and Lisse Binnen are covered.

Cancellation is possible up to one week before the parade, for a fee. Questions about your ticket? Flower Parade ticket support: +31 252 755 805 or tribune@bloemencorso.info. Prefer to watch for free along the roadside? See the route and times per town.

Frequently asked questions about the Flower Parade grandstands

How much does a grandstand seat at the Flower Parade 2027 cost?

A grandstand seat at the Bollenstreek Flower Parade costs from €29.50 in Voorhout to €82.50 in Lisse Binnen, where lunch at Intratuin Lisse is included. Most grandstands cost between €45.00 and €75.00 per person.

Which Flower Parade grandstands are there in 2027?

There are nine grandstands: Noordwijkerhout (illuminated evening parade on Friday 16 April) and on Saturday 17 April Noordwijk aan Zee, Noordwijk buiten, Voorhout, Sassenheim, Lisse Zuid, De Tulp in Lisse (new in 2027), Lisse Binnen and Hillegom.

Which Flower Parade grandstands are covered?

The grandstands in Sassenheim and Lisse Binnen are covered. Sassenheim can only be booked as part of a day trip from Amsterdam. The other grandstands are not covered.

What time does the Flower Parade pass the grandstands?

On Friday 16 April around 20:55 in Noordwijkerhout. On Saturday 17 April around 9:00 in Noordwijk aan Zee, 10:20 Noordwijk buiten, 11:00 Voorhout, 12:10 Sassenheim, 14:30 Lisse Zuid, 14:40 De Tulp (Lisse), 15:05 Lisse Binnen and 17:15 Hillegom.

Are the grandstand seats numbered?

No, the seats are not numbered. The front row is kept free for wheelchair users and visitors with limited mobility.

Can I park at the grandstand?

At Noordwijk buiten, Lisse Zuid and Lisse Binnen you park behind the grandstand with a €10.00 parking ticket that you book in advance. At De Tulp you park at Intratuin Lisse. At the other grandstands you use public parking nearby; in Noordwijkerhout parking is free at Schelftweg.

Which grandstand is easiest to reach by public transport?

Voorhout is right next to Voorhout station and Hillegom is about a 20-minute walk from Hillegom station. In Noordwijk aan Zee, bus 20 from Leiden Centraal stops opposite the grandstand.

Can I cancel my grandstand ticket?

Cancellation is possible up to one week before the parade, for a fee. Check the conditions with the Flower Parade organisers.

Can I get to a Flower Parade grandstand from Amsterdam?

Yes. There are day trips from Amsterdam with coach transport and a reserved grandstand seat in Noordwijkerhout (Friday evening), Noordwijk aan Zee, Noordwijk buiten, Sassenheim and Hillegom (Saturday).

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