The charming flower fields are located in Burnside Farms, a charming little farm near Nokesville. This tulip farm is located at 11008 Kettle Run Road, Nokesville, Virginia 20181. The festival of blossoms, sometimes referred to as the Festival of Spring, is one of the nicest things to do at this time of year.
Where can I see tulips at their best?
The Bollenstreek, or bulb district, is the greatest location to visit in the Netherlands if you want to enjoy the tulips.
Between Leiden, The Hague, and Haarlem is a region known as The Bollenstreek. The cities of Lisse, Hillegom, Katwijk, Noordwijk, Noordwijkerhout, and Teylingen are located in this region, and the flower industry is thriving there.
The Dutch town of Lisse is where you can also locate the Keukenhof. Although it is commercial, I nevertheless urge you to visit at least once in your lifetime. The park is truly a tulip heaven with over 7 million tulips!
Go to the countryside between Hillegom and Warmond to find more tranquil spots. Amazing flower fields can be found there. Rainbow-patterned flower fields are waiting, ranging in color from blue to white or stunningly purple to orange.
In other words, if you don’t mind paying, go to the Keukenhof; if you can’t afford it, go to the fields nearby. You can be sure that you’ll see lots of those lovely tulips with either of these alternatives!
Where will tulips bloom in 2021?
You are now an authority in tulip etiquette and fully aware of the best times to visit. But where can I view tulips at their best? You can use our overview to pinpoint the precise location of the tulip fields. Additionally, we’ll let you know where to stay, whether or not you can actually pluck tulips in the area, and whether flower festivals are scheduled in the area. Additionally, a map showing all the listed tulip fields in Holland may be found at the end of this page.
Flower strip also known as Bulb region or Lisse tulip fields
The Holland provinces, more specifically the region between the cities of Leiden and Haarlem, is home to the most well-known tulip fields close to Amsterdam. The Flower strip or Bulb region is the name of this 20-mile (32-km) section (Bollenstreek in Dutch). Its center is where Lisse, the town that is home to the renowned Keukenhof Tulip Gardens, is located. See our helpful Keukenhof Gardens tour guide.
But to get your fill of aromatic flowers, you don’t even have to enter the park. Some of the Netherlands’ most exquisite flower fields can be seen near the Keukenhof Gardens. Additionally, there are a number of engaging ways to explore the flower strip because of its popularity. You can explore the tulip fields near Keukenhof Gardens on your own by choosing from the following options:
- There are many walking paths that wind through the vivid scenery. Locate them here.
- Alternately, you could rent a bike at the entrance to the Keukenhof Gardens (trailers, tandems, and children’s cycles are all available). View the various bicycle routes that take you by some of the Netherlands’ most exquisite flower fields. It is advised to reserve a bike in advance for all rentals.
- Taking a GPS Audio Tour in a tiny Renault Twizy cart is a fresh and enjoyable way to explore the flower fields in the area surrounding Keukenhof Gardens (2 persons per vehicle). View this carefree choice and purchase your tickets here.
Tulip picking garden
Real tulip picking farms can be found close to Keukenhof Gardens. In addition to the picking opportunity, they provide the ideal setting for family portraits in the midst of a Dutch tulip field. Such farms that accept guests during tulip season include The Tulip Barn, De Tulperij, Annemieke’s Picking Garden, Tulip Store Show Garden, and Pluktuin Noordwijkerhout.
Where to stay near the Lisse tulip fields
Now, let’s talk about where to stay close to the Flower Strip and the Keukenhof Gardens: It’s surprising how few hotels there are in and around Lisse. But fear not, there are many wonderful options. Our favorite is by far this one: Among the bulb fields is the meticulously renovated barn known as De Groene Bollenschuur.
The Keukenhof Gardens are nearby, and this delightful tiny house and this lovely bed and breakfast are in an ideal location to explore the nearby tulip fields.
We suggest staying at Noordwijk, a charming beach town close to the flower fields, if you’re seeking for a hotel nearby. The Vesper hotel, which also provides bike rental, is the place we’ve been eyeing for a while.
Places to visit nearby
You might spend a day in Haarlem or Leiden in addition to visiting the flower fields. Public transportation makes it simple to get to these cities and the nearby flower fields.
A must-visit if you have a car is the Gouda cheese market, which is held from April to September but may be a little further away. Conveniently, the event’s date falls during tulip season.
Head of Holland
The northernmost region of the North Holland Province is home to the so-called Kop van Holland.
This is a wonderful choice if you want to avoid the crowds and tour the Netherlands’ tulip fields. You may find a wide variety of spring flowers at the so-called Head of Holland in the province of North Holland. The nicest part is that you can keep these Dutch tulips all to yourself. The two tulip hotspots in this area are as follows:
- from Schagen to Den Helder along the west coast of the province. Particularly in and around the communities of Julianadorp and Anna Paulowna. One of the routes we took was that one. We hired bicycles and rode them from Schagen to Callantsoog through Schagerbrug and De Stolpen. It was a beautiful day, and the area around the village of De Stolpen in particular had some pretty outstanding scenery. Early April meant that not all flower fields were still in bloom, but the kids enjoyed some beach time at Callantsoog before we returned to our starting point.
- between Andijk, Enkhuizen, and Bovenkarpsel on the east coast.
When visiting one of the tulip-picking farms in this area, be sure to bring your picture-perfect basket. Just plunge in… figuratively speaking. The vibrant color palettes of Floratuin and Pluktuin Bakkum are difficult to resist.
The vacation itinerary quote In a child’s eyes, there are no seven wonders of the world. Seven million people. Certainly true when you watch them sauntering around the flower fields, according to Walt Streightiff.
The Anna Paulowna Flower Days are a local highlight (Hollands Kroon). Flowers can be found in the town’s mosaics, adorned streets, and bridges. Here is where you may find more details.
The Flower Days in 2022 will run from Saturday, April 16, until Wednesday, April 20.
Where to stay in the Head of Holland
There aren’t many hotels in this area of the Netherlands because it’s peaceful and rural. But no worries, we’ve chosen the top choices close to the tulip fields:
Spend your nights in Stolpen at this lovely vacation home. There are local bike rentals. The house is surrounded by tulips and the sea and has been tastefully adorned.
We heartily suggest the Blooming Hotel, where we stayed. It’s ideally situated in the middle of nature and close to the bulb fields. The hotel has bikes for rent starting at 11:00. While it’s wonderful to discover the breathtaking scenery close to the hotel, seeing the tulip fields requires traveling to Schagen, where you can rent bikes.
You could visit along with a day excursion to Volendam, Edam, or the Alkmaar cheese market. Alternately, extend your journey by two days by taking the boat from Den Helder to the Wadden Isle of Texel, where you may explore the untouched landscapes of the Dunes of Texel National Park.
Noordoostpolder
The rural area surrounding Emmeloord in Flevoland is another lesser-known location for tulip fields in the Netherlands. This Dutch province was once an inland sea before it was recovered. This geographically interesting region is still below sea level. Additionally, it is sprinkled with tulip fields, which results in a brilliantly vibrant carpet. In the spring, there aren’t many other tourists at Noordoostpolder, unless they’re Dutch people on a day excursion. You may get more details and a driving itinerary through the area here.
In Marknesse, there is a tulip farm called The Tulip Experience Field where you are free to take as many photos of the lovely Dutch tulips as you like. But Hanneke’s Pluktuin also has a lot of color to brighten the wintertime. This in itself is a good enough enough to pack a picnic blanket and your favorite whirling dress.
The Tulip Festival is a popular local event. Visitors can go along a designated tulip path on foot, by bicycle, or by car, passing some of the Netherlands’ most beautiful tulip fields. More information is available here.
The Noordoostpolder Tulip Festival will occur in 2022 from April 16 until May 8.
Where to stay near the Noordoostpolder tulip fields
Again, Noordoostpolder is a somewhat rural place, therefore there aren’t many hotels there. Nevertheless, we came across this hidden treasure, the Boetiek Hotel Kampen, close to the excitement. Additionally, we were drawn to this magnificent Airbnb, which is a lavish house boat.
Just over an hour separates Noordoostpolder and Amsterdam. To explore the area, a car will undoubtedly be necessary. While you’re there, you might as well combine your trip to the lovely flower fields with a detour to gorgeous Giethoorn so you can spend the remainder of the day boating along the mesmerizing canals there.
Goeree-Overflakkee
This floral island is yet another outstanding tulip field in the Netherlands. About two hours south-west of Amsterdam, closer to Rotterdam, is where Goeree-Overflakkee is situated. There are numerous large, vibrant tulip fields on the island. Despite the fact that it is rather close to our home, we have not yet visited this spot. But it does seem promising, and we want to go shortly.
The tulip fields on the south side, close to Achtehuizen and Oude-Tonge, could be explored on a bicycle that you could rent at Middelharnis. Alternately, you could begin your bicycle tour in Stellendam and travel to the north side to see the tulip fields near Ouddorp.
Visit the lovely garden of Bloemenliefde, where you can select your own flowers or take part in a workshop.
Flower event
A Floating Flower Parade is held each year in the area on the mainland that is just north of this tulip island. Tulips are not the main attraction in this parade because it is held after the blooming season. The stars of this vibrant event are other flowers and vegetables. Here is a map of the itinerary and a summary of the shore activities. The Floating Flower Parade will occur from July 1–4, 2021.
Where to stay near the Rotterdam tulip fields
Once more, getting to these lovely flower meadows will require a vehicle. Our top recommendation for lodging in the neighborhood is the hotel De Oude Bank. Or you may book accommodations in a bustling nearby city like Rotterdam. The Rotterdam Marriott Hotel, which is directly across from the railway station, is the place we like to stay in Rotterdam.
Goeree-tulip Overflakkee’s fields can easily be coupled with a day in Rotterdam, a trip to Delft, or a quick tour of The Hague. Be aware that a car is required for any visit to this location.
Zeeuws-Vlaanderen
Zeeuws-Vlaanderen is a relatively undiscovered location in the Netherlands to view tulip fields. It is situated just over the Belgian Border in the Zeeland province’s southernmost region. There are various flower fields in the region between the towns of Axel and Nieuw-Namen.
Pluktuin La Fleur, a network of picking gardens, exists in this region. This map allows you to view all locations.
Where to stay in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen
There aren’t many places to stay in this sleepy region close to the Belgian border. The elegant bed and breakfast De Pastory would be our choice. Since there isn’t much to see in the immediate vicinity save the tulip fields, you’ll need a car to move about.
A beautiful day excursion from Antwerp, the city of diamonds, or historical gem Ghent is to the Zeeland tulip fields. To travel around, a car is required.
Where can I go for free to observe tulips?
Here are some more free tulip fields in the Netherlands for you to enjoy if you’re looking for more locations to take advantage of the tulip bounty.
Tulips in Amsterdam
It’s likely that if you’re visiting the Netherlands for the first time, you’ll end up in Amsterdam.
The city does grow tulips in designated areas in honor of its annual tulip festival, which is held during the entire month of April, even if there aren’t any enormous, “far as the eye can see fields of tulips running through the city (one could hope, right?).
With over 80 participating venues, your chances of finding a display or two are good, but you can get a complete list on the festival’s website by clicking here.
- The Museum of Van Gogh
- Rijksmuseum
- Exhibit Van Loon
- Vondelpark
- The Tulip Museum of Amsterdam
PS: The renowned Bloemenmarkt (Flower Market) is another great place to get your fill of tulips, however I must admit that I don’t particularly enjoy how touristy it is.
Cycling the The Flower Strip
The Flower Strip, a funny name they’ve given the highway from Haarlem to Leiden, is another option to enjoy free tulip fields in the Netherlands.
There are signposted routes that, according to what I’ve heard, are fairly foolproof that take you past all the vibrant tulip fields you’ve always imagined over this 35 kilometer stretch of level terrain.
Many choose to take this trip beginning in Haarlem, which is about 20 minutes by rail from Amsterdam, while taking the route only in part is also an option (see below).
The free tulip fields around Keukenhof and Lisse
Here’s another lazy option if you don’t feel like cycling the full Flower Strip.
There are many stunning, vast tulip fields nearby Keukenhof that are free for you to admire. You can take public transportation to Keukenhof, rent bikes there, and then set off on one of the four clearly indicated cycling paths to see various fields.
Remember not to cycle through the fields destroying everything in your path if you lose all sense of reason. Respect the boundaries, refrain from trespassing, and exercise caution when taking pictures.
Free Tulip Fields in Kop van Noord-Holland
The location of the largest flower bulb field in the world and where many residents allegedly choose to go tulip hunting on their own.
This beautiful region, which can be reached by train from Amsterdam and is located north of the city, is home to beaches, cute tiny towns (like everywhere else in the Netherlands), and lots of flowers.