With our Flower Alerts, you will always know where the best flower fields can be found in Holland. During the flowering periods of the various flowers, we keep a weekly record of where the flower fields are in bloom. So you can enjoy a visit to the flowers in the Netherlands even more.
Flower Alerts 2023
23 March 2023 | After a week of much rain and little sunshine in the Netherlands, we are now ready for spring. The higher temperatures have been good for flowers to bloom. Currently, crocuses and daffodils are mostly blooming. Hyacinths and early tulips are also showing their first colour. At the Keukenhof, the blooms are ahead of those of the flower fields. This is because the flowers in the flower park are better sheltered by the trees and because early flower varieties are deliberately planted in the flower park. From today, 23 March, most tulip activities are open. Are you already coming to the flowers this weekend? Then be sure to visit the beautiful flower shows in the Keukenhof greenhouses.
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| Type of flower field | Average flowering | Expected flowering 2023* |
|---|---|---|
| Daffodil fields | end of March to end of April | late February to mid-April |
| Hyacinth fields | end of March to end of April | end of March to end of April |
| Tulip fields | mid April to mid May | 2nd week of April to early May |
| Keukenhof Tulip Experience Tulperij | 23 March to 14 May | 23 March to 14 May |
| Tulip Barn | 1 April to 14 May | 1 April to 14 May |
| Dahlia showtuinen | 12 August to 15 October | 12 August to 15 October |
*Please note! The flowering of spring flowers depends on several factors. The weather and the moment the grower removes the flower from the stem influence the flower fields. At Keukenhof and the other show gardens, different weather conditions are taken into account and the flowers are not removed from the stems. As a result, the flowers at the flower attractions bloom throughout the season.
When do the flower fields bloom in the Netherlands?
The most famous Dutch flower fields are the tulip fields. They bloom from the beginning of April until the end of April. But there are many more beautiful flowers to admire in Holland. In the spring, the hyacinths and daffodils bloom alongside the tulip fields. And from mid-August, the highly varied Dahlia flower can be admired in various show gardens in Holland.
end of March to beginning of May
mid-August to mid-October
The tulip fields in spring are world famous. Besides tulips, many other flowers bloom in this period. Crocus, narcissus and hyacinth, among others, make the Bulb Region a colourful place. With our Flower Alerts, we will be showing the status of the flower fields every week from the beginning of March.
The flower fields are perfect to discover with a bicycle tour. Several bicycle routes have been developed.
- Discover the tulips with the Tulip Route | 15 km
- Enjoy the beach, the dunes and the flowers with the Dutch Flower Route | 35 km
- Blue Keukenhof cycle route | 5 km
- Purple Keukenhof cycle route | 10 km
- Green Keukenhof cycle route | 15 km
- Red Keukenhof cycle route | 25 km
From mid-August until mid-October you can enjoy the versatile dahlia flowers. The dahlia flowers can be seen at the various dahlia show gardens in Holland. With our Flower Alerts we will show you the status of the flower fields every week from the beginning of March.
The flower fields are perfect to discover with a bicycle tour. For this purpose, we have developed a unique cycle route in the summer:
Enjoy the beach, the dunes and the flowers with the Dutch Flower Route | 35 km
Where are the most beautiful flower fields currently blooming?
One of the most frequently asked questions at tourist information offices, hotels and via the Internet is whether the flower fields are already in bloom and where they can be found. Together with a number of partner organisations, we have therefore developed the Flower Map. We provide Flower Alerts via our social media channels. So you always have an up-to-date picture of the flowers in bloom. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
Our popular links
- Cycle one of our cycling routes along the tulip fields
- The best sightseeing tours along the tulip fields and dahlia gardens
- Hop on Hop off locations along the cycle routes and sightseeing tours
- All about the tulip fields in spring
- All about the dahlia gardens in summer
- Staying overnight at one of the hotels and holiday resorts along the cycle routes
- Don’t have your own bike? Hire a bike around Keukenhof
- Stay informed with our Flower Alert with the current flowering of the flowers.