The Bollenstreek is the ideal family day out in spring. Enjoy the most fun and colourful day out in the Netherlands! The full flower fields are enchanting for young and old and the famous flower park Keukenhof is great to visit with children.
Visit Keukenhof with children
In Keukenhof, more than 7 million bulbs are in bloom every spring, including over 800 different varieties of tulips. This makes it a unique and unforgettable experience and a real surprise for young and old alike. Besides the flowers, Keukenhof also has many fun children’s attractionss. Of course, there are no roller coasters but children have a great time in the Miffy playground and the natural playground with adventurous play equipment. There is a maze and a petting zoo where children can meet lambs, goats, pot-bellied pigs and other animals.
Learn all about the tulip at Tulipomania and the Keukenhof scavenger hunt
The story of the tulip is impressive. Bulbs that were worth their weight in gold, theft and a mountain dweller who felt at home in the Dutch climate. But there is also the story of the black tulip and celebrities who got their own tulip. These stories can be found in the fun-filled exhibition Tulpomania in the Juliana Pavilion. At Tulpomania, you can also christen your own tulip, see how tulips are grown and get tips and advice from the experts on how to use flower bulbs in your own garden
At Keukenhof, you can also free of charge pick up a fun scavenger hunt at the information desk. With this, children learn a lot about flowers and plants.
Family tickets Keukenhof
A day at Keukenhof is also inexpensive. There are no family tickets but there is a significantly lower entrance fee for children, making a visit to the flower park advantageous.
| Keukenhof ticket | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (18+) | € 20,00 | Buy Ticket |
| Kids (4-17) | € 9,00 | Buy Ticket |
| Kids (0-3) | Free | |
| Parking ticket | € 10,00 | Buy Ticket |
| Keukenhof Bike Rental | € 11,00 | Buy Ticket |
| Combi ticket Keukenhof + Bus | € 31,50 | Buy Ticket |
Biking in surroundings among flower fields
A visit to Keukenhof is perfectly combinable with a bike ride along the flower fields. You can then really enjoy the brilliant colours of tulips, hyacinths and daffodils in the Bulb Region. The simple cycling junction system makes it easy to ride your bike route. One of the fun cycle routes is the Keukenhof cycle route. There are four different distances from 5 km to 25 km.
More information about the Keukenhof cycle route
Taking the car to the flowers
The flower park is easily reached via A4 (Nieuw-Vennep exit) and A44 (exit 3 Lisse). You then follow signs ‘Keukenhof’.
If you come to Keukenhof and its flower fields by car, you can park at Keukenhof very easily and inexpensively. There is a large car park where you can buy a day ticket for just €10.00. By buying your ticket online, you avoid long waits at the ticket office.
By public transport to Keukenhof
From March 21 to May 12, 2024, non-stop Arriva buses will run from Schiphol Station, Leiden CS Station and Haarlem CS Station directly to and from the flower park.
You ll be able to buy a so-called Combi ticket for this. With this Combi-ticket you can use the special bus line. It is also your entrance ticket for Keukenhof. A Combi-ticket can be used on a day of your choice within the season. A Combi-ticket for adults from Amsterdam costs €36.50; from Schiphol, Leiden and Haarlem €31.50.
| Combi ticket OV + Keukenhof | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Bus + Keukenhof ticket Amsterdam Centrum | € 36.50 | Buy tickets |
| Bus + Keukenhof ticket Schiphol | € 31.50 | Buy tickets |
| Bus + Keukenhof ticket Haarlem | € 31.50 | Buy tickets |
| Bus + Keukenhof ticket Leiden | € 31.50 | Buy tickets |
Holiday to the flowers and sea in Holland
More and more families are choosing to spend a weekend, midweek or longer holiday in the Bulb Region. Of course, the flower fields are a reason. But the beautiful beach, the dune area, the lakes and the larger cities nearby are another reason to choose a holiday in the Bulb Region. For families, there are beautiful accommodations to stay overnight. Below are our top three:
1. Holiday park Duinrell
How about a holiday at attraction park Duinrell. You have a wide choice of accommodation and the amusement park and tropical Water Park will ensure that no one is bored. More about holiday park Duinrell
2. Center Parcs Zandvoort
Center Parcs has a beautiful holiday park and hotel north of the Bulb Region in the seaside resort of Zandvoort. Of course, there is a cool tropical swimming pool (Agua Mundo). Cities such as Haarlem and Amsterdam are also close by. More about Center Parcs Zandvoort
3 Roompot Dunimar in Noordwijk
Less than 3 kilometres from Keukenhof is the small-scale Landal Dunimar Holiday Park. This holiday park is literally located among the flower fields. More about Roompot Dunimar in Noordwijk
Tips Bollenstreek
Come and enjoy between beach and city and discover Holland from the most beautiful holiday region of the Netherlands. View our tips below.
- Breathe in the healthy sea air and enjoy the beach & dunes in the Netherlands
- Enjoy the colorful flower fields in the Netherlands and Keukenhof Flower Park
- Discover the real Netherlands in the polders & lakes area of the Netherlands
- A day out to a city? You will find no fewer than eight historic Dutch cities around the Bollenstreek
- A day out? Read our Tips for a Day Out?
- Take a look at one of the many museums in and around the Bollenstreek
- Fancy an active day? Enjoy one of the cycling routes and walking routes.
