Cycle past the most beautiful and colourful spots of the Bollenstreek with the Bollenstreek Flower Bike Route. This 35-kilometre cycle route lets you enjoy the beach, the vast dune area and, of course, in spring you cycle past the beautiful tulip fields and in summer you discover the versatile Dahlia show gardens and summer flowers.
- About the Flower Route
- Highlights & rest stops
- When do which flowers bloom?
- Directions + download
- View route and flower attractions on flowermap.nl
- Flower route with children
- Starting points cycle route & parking
- Starting from Noordwijk, Katwijk and Zandvoort
- Hotel, b&bs and holiday parks along the Flower Route
- Other cycling routes and sightseeing tours
About the Flower Route
The Bollenstreek is world-famous for the flower fields that bloom every spring with flowers such as the tulip, the daffodil and the hyacinth. But did you know that the Bollenstreek also has many kilometres of beaches and that the region is rich in beautiful natural areas? Discover it by bike with the versatile Bloemenroute.
The Flower Route can be cycled in spring during the Tulip Festival from 21 March to 12 May 2024. And in summer, during the Dahlia Festival, the Dahlia show gardens along the flower route are in bloom. The Dahlia Festival starts in 2024 on Saturday 10 August and lasts until Sunday 13 October. Several other summer flowers such as sunflowers, cannas and tigridias also bloom.
Highlights & rest stops
There are many highlights along the cycle route in both spring and summer. In spring, the tulip fields are the highlight of the route but there is much more to see in the Bollenstreek. The beautiful dune area, wildlife and visiting magnificent country estates complete your cycling experience in the Netherlands.
- Visit the cosy flower villages of Noordwijkerhout and Lisse
- Getting a breath of fresh air on Langevelderslag beach in Noordwijk
- Explore the unique Dutch Dune area and look for deer, foxes and rabbits
- In spring, enjoy the tulips at the (tulip) attractions: Keukenhof, Tulip Farm The Tulperij, Tulip Experience Amsterdam, The Tulip Barn, Museum The Black Tulip
- In summer, enjoy the Dahlias at the (flower) attractions: Tulip Farm The Tulperij and the castle gardens at Keukenhof Estate.
- Go back in time at the historical monuments: Keukenhof Castle, Teylingen Castle, ‘t Huys Dever and St. Agatha Church
When do which flowers bloom?
The landscape of the Bollenstreek changes enormously throughout the year. From the colourful flower fields in spring to the Dahlia show gardens in summer. We always recommend cycling the Flower Route in both spring and summer. You will be surprised at the versatility of the most beautiful flower region in the Netherlands. Below you can read which flowers you can admire along the Flower Route and when.
- Tulip Festival: 21 March to 12 May 2024
- Dahlia Festival: 10 August to 13 October 2024
Spring route
In spring, during the Tulip Festival, the flower fields bloom with daffodils, hyacinths and tulips from late March to early May.
Summer route
In summer, during the Dahlia Festival, there are beautiful Dahlia show gardens along the Flower Route. These summer flowers bloom from mid-August to mid-October.
From early March to early May, we give a weekly update on the flowering of the flower fields.
Flower Map | See the blooms in the flower fields with our Flower Map. Also see the flower attractions, places of interest, car parks and bike rentals. View our Flower Map here
Directions + download
The Flower Route uses the handy cycling junction system. This allows you to cycle easily from node to node. The route below shows the spring attractions. However, the summer version is the same route and passes by the various summer flower attractions. Click on the image for a larger version. The route can also be downloaded from flowertour.nl or available at various hotels and holiday parks in the Bollenstreek region.
View route and flower attractions on flowermap.nl
For an up-to-date list of open flower show gardens, check out the Flower Map below.
Flower route with children
The Flower Route is also a great experience for children. The flowers, beach and dune area are highly recommended. The various flower attractions are also great fun to visit with children. A great advantage of the route is that there are many possible breaks while cycling, making the distance seem less far for children. Do your children find 35 kilometres really too far to cycle? Then there are other options to enjoy the flowers with your family:
- Cycle the flower route with a unique Parent-Child tandem
- The Tulip Bike Route is easier for many children to cycle and consists of two sections of 14 kilometres each.
- Explore the Bollenstreek with a Renault Twizy tour or a Land Rover tour
- Book a private tour in an electric TukTuk
Starting points cycle route & parking
This Bollenstreek cycle route is a round trip and can be started at any junction. Your start location depends on whether you cycle on your own bike or want to hire one.
Own bike
The Bollenstreek is very easy to reach by car. Because of its central location in the Randstad, you can be at one of the starting locations of the Bloemenroute in half an hour from the major cities. If you have your own bike, you can park at the following start locations:
| Start location own bike | Parking charges |
|---|---|
| Keukenhof flower park | € 10.00 per day (only in spring and in combination with admission to Keukenhof) |
| Sportpark Ter Specke (FC Lisse) Spekkelaan 8-10 in Lisse | Free, note on Saturday this parking location is very busy |
| The centre of Noordwijkerhout | Free, note some locations have a blue zone. |
| The centre of Lisse | Free, note some locations have a blue zone. |
| The beach at Langevelderslag in Noordwijk | € 10.00 per day |
Rental bike
Several bike and scooter rental companies also operate along the Flower Route. At many locations, you can park for free and rent good quality rental bikes or an electric scooter. For extra convenience, you can also rent an electric bike and, of course, for extra fun, rent a tandem.
Travelling by public transport? Then take the special Keukenhof buses to the flower park and tulip fields. Please note that these special bus lines only run in spring.
| Start location rental bike | Parking charges |
|---|---|
| Keukenhof Bike Rental (no e-bikes) | € 10.00 (spring only) |
| Lemonbike Bike Rental Lisse (bicycles) | free for visitors of Lemonbike |
| Rent a Bike van Dam Noordwijkerhout | Free |
| Lemonbike Bike Rental Noordwijk (bicycles & scooters) | Free |
| Train station Hillegom (e-bikes & e-scooters) | Free |
| Have Fun Events (Electric scooters) | Free |
| E-Scooter rental Noordwijk (Electric scooters) | Free |
Starting from Noordwijk, Katwijk and Zandvoort
From several Dutch seaside resorts, you can also cycle quickly and easily to a junction on the Bollenstreek Flower Route.
- Noordwijk aan Zee cycle via node 32 to node 43
- Katwijk aan Zee cycle via node 63, 22 and 32 to node 43
- Zandvoort aan Zee cycle via node 72 to node 31
Hotel, b&bs and holiday parks along the Flower Route
Enjoy the flowers, beach and dunes for longer? There are great hotels, b&b and holiday parks along the Flower Route. Check out our accommodation tips for a great holiday among flowers.
Other cycling routes and sightseeing tours
- Tulip route (spring only)
- Cycle route along the icons of the Netherlands
- Keukenhof cycle routes (spring only)
- Keukenhof walking route
- Sightseeing tours
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.
