Netherlands
The tulip season is here and they are more popular than ever! We’ve selected a few regions in the Netherlands that are easy to get to – by car, so you can still enjoy the colourful flower fields from a distance. Here are the best tulip fields in the Netherlands.
Noordoostpolder Tulip fields
This tiny place is located in the Flevoland province and has an amazing backdrop with windmills and the sea. Car and bicycle routes have been voted one of the best in the world because of the tulip fields you are about to see here.
Photo by peter abbes
Tulips are only blooming between April and May
Schager bridge
If you’re looking for beautiful purple tulip fields and flowers, you need to visit the area of Schagerbrug. The fields here look like a Dutch painting because of the windmill that is situated here. If you come during the morning, you will have the best photo’s at sunrise. Please don’t climb over any fences, they will be there for a reason.
Photo by GroovyPat
Goeree-Overflakkee
Another lesser known area to spot some of the largest and most beautiful tulip fields in the Netherlands. Goeree-Overflakkee is an island located in Zeeland, which is the south west of Holland. There are around 18 tulip fields on the island, in all different colours. Because these tulip fields are less known, you won’t find many tourists or locals walking around, winning! From Amsterdam, it’s about 2 hours drive. Find more Off the Beaten Track places!
Tulips were originally imported from Turkey in the 16th century, and later produced in The Netherlands
Bulb region: Lisse / Hillegom / Noorwijkerhout
One of the more popular tulip destinations. Lisse is near Amsterdam, so it explains why so many people go here. If you can, visit these tulip fields during the week, and early morning. By car, you can drive through the whole area and make several stops. On the same note, if you see many people, stay in the car.
Polderbaan Schiphol
Next to the longest runway in Amsterdam Schiphol, you will find a few tulip fields. Combine this with a trip to the Polder track to see airplanes take off and land. This is also the tulip field you see in the header photo of this article.
Relaxing in the Tulip field next to the Polderbaan
Keukenhof
We have the Van Gogh Museum, and we have the Keukenhof. It’s the one place all travellers know about. Mind you, if you visit the Keukenhof, you will share the tulip watching with thousands of tourists from all over the world. Unfortunately the Keukenhof remained closed during Covid but could still visit them interactively! A virtual 360 degree tour through the park proved that the Keukenhof could be very innovative.
Did you know there are over 150 species of tulips with over 3,000 different varieties.
Important note:
Please be aware that you cannot walk into every tulip field. If you see the farmer, please ask for permission. Otherwise respect their crop and do not walk in between the flowers (only the ground/sandy parts). There are wider area’s that you can take photo’s from. This year many tulip farmers have decided to close their fields with gates because there are so many tourists ruining their tulip field.
Treat yourself to some flowers at your local florist for extra support.
EXTRA TIP:
Currently closed until next spring: Are you looking for a special way to see the tulips? Book a tour with Renzyan electric buggy which provides a fun audio tour so you can easily self-explore!
Enjoy!
Wander-Lust
