Tulip Festival traditionally is the start of spring in Holland. Millions of spring flowers, like tulips, show their brilliant colors to visitors from all over the world. Tulip Festival 2021 will be from Saturday 20 March till Sunday 9 May.
During Tulip Festival there are many flower events in Holland. Flower gardens like Keukenhof, the Dutch Flower Parade and various tours for sightseeing the amazing tulip fields. Many of the activities are close to Amsterdam and ideal to combine with a visit to one of the most beautiful cities in The Netherlands and Europe.
Keukenhof Gardens is the most popular flower attraction in Holland during spring. The gardens are the perfect location to enjoy the flowers in Holland. By planting the flower bulbs in layers, the flowers in Keukenhof flower earlier and longer. Every year the colorful garden gets more than one million visitors in just a few weeks of opening. In 2021 the gardens are open from 20 March till 9 May.
The flower fields are the highlight of spring in Holland. Seeing the millions of blooming flowers that create the colorful lines is just amazing. Especially the tulip fields are very popular but also the crocus, daffodils and hyacinth fields are a must see (and smell). To see the blooming flower fields you will need to plan your trip. The blooming is very depending on the weather conditions in late winter and early spring. The best flower fields can be found in the Bollenstreek (Dutch for flower region).
If you pass the flower fields you would almost forget that this fields are owned by growers who run their business. Most flower fields are there to grow flower bulbs. So it’s not about the flowers. In early May, the flowers are often headed to ensure that the flower bulbs get the best quality. During tulip season you can visit a tulip farm near Amsterdam to experience the tulip growing and admire the flower fields at the farm.
