-The
park is only open for 2 months during the springtime. The 2010 season runs
from March 18th to May 16th (theme: From Russia With Love). In 2011 the park is
open March 24th to May 20th.
-You can easily spend the whole day exploring
the park and its 15km of walking paths. There are large indoor exhibition pavillions
named after the Dutch royals, a traditional 19th century Dutch windmill, a lake
with stepping stones and a boat ride past the adjacent bulb fields. The park also
contains many outdoor artwork sculptures.
-There
are cafe/restaurant facilities at each pavillion with outdoor terrace seating.
There are many benches placed throughout the park where you can sit down and take
a break.
-There is a small children's farm and playground.
-A free
daily guided tour at 1400 starts at the Bulb Information centre. Group tours can
also be arranged at extra cost.
-It is possible to purchase flower bulbs
which can be shipped worldwide.
-Admission to Keukenhof is €14 for
adults, €7 for children 4-11. It is possible to buy e-tickets online so that
you don't need to queue up. The 1 hour boat rides cost €7.50.
-The
park is open from 0800 to 1930 daily, last admission 1800.
| | Getting
There: To get to Keukenhof from Amsterdam you first need to
go to Schiphol
airport. From there take Connexxion bus 58 which goes directly to the park
entrance. This costs 7 strips of a strippenkaart or €3.50. Alternatively,
from Leiden central station there is a Connexxion bus 54 to Keukenhof (5
strips, €2.50).  | The
58/54 buses depart every 15 minutes and the ride takes about 30-40 minutes. It
is also possible to purchase combined bus + entry tickets online. |
Alternatively
you could take an organised coach tour from Amsterdam to the park - these are
more expensive than travelling independently. |
| | Hotels
near Keukenhof: To book a convenient hotel in the area at rates up to 80% off
please click
here. |
