Is it worth visiting Keukenhof in the last week of the 2027 season?
Yes, for the gardens: Keukenhof’s late-bloom period, May 1 to 9, still has the last late tulips along with irises and alliums, and the park is open until 7pm on its final day, Sunday, May 9, 2027, which is also Mother’s Day in the US. Some of the fields outside may already be green by then, because growers top the flowers to strengthen the bulbs, so put the gardens first. Wednesday, May 5, and Thursday, May 6, are Dutch holidays; pick another weekday if you can.
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The last week, by the hour
| Option | Price | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Class, Keukenhof day in May | €65 / hour | per hour · minimum 2 hours · 40 km included per hour · E-Class, EQE, EQE SUV, BMW i5, BMW 5 Series · up to 3 passengers, 3 bags |
| Van Class, Keukenhof day in May | €80 / hour | per hour · minimum 2 hours · 40 km included per hour · V-Class, EQV · up to 7 passengers, 7 bags |
| First Class, Keukenhof day in May | €100 / hour | per hour · minimum 2 hours · 40 km included per hour · S-Class, EQS, EQS SUV, BMW i7 · up to 3 passengers, 3 bags |
Minimum 2 hours, starting and ending in Amsterdam; Keukenhof and the beach at Noordwijk, 15 km away, fit in 5 hours: €325 in Business Class. Prices are per car, not per person, with 9% Dutch VAT included, and the same day and night. During ADE week (pickups October 20–26, 2026) fixed ADE-week prices apply, shown before you book; promo codes cannot be used that week. Booked less than 12 hours before pickup: +10%. At an airport or an intercity station the first 60 minutes of waiting are free, elsewhere 15 minutes; after that waiting is charged per minute at the class's hourly rate (Business €65 an hour). Free cancellation up to 1 hour before pickup.
May 1 to 9, 2027, day by day
| Date | What to know |
|---|---|
| Saturday, May 1 – Tuesday, May 4 | Late bloom: the last late tulips, irises and alliums |
| Wednesday, May 5, 2027 | Liberation Day, a Dutch holiday |
| Thursday, May 6, 2027 | Ascension Day, a Dutch public holiday |
| Friday, May 7 and Saturday, May 8 | The last two days before closing day |
| Sunday, May 9, 2027 | Keukenhof’s final day, 8am to 7pm; US Mother’s Day |
Bloom period and hours from Keukenhof (checked October 4, 2026); holiday dates from the 2027 calendar.
If the fields are bare
Swap the tulip-field drive for the coast: Noordwijk’s beach is 15 km from Keukenhof, and Leiden or Haarlem make an easy afternoon too. For Mother’s Day, a Keukenhof morning and a long lunch with the car waiting is a gentle way to end the season; see special occasions at Keukenhof.
Related questions
Are there still tulips at Keukenhof in May?
Yes, the late-flowering ones: Keukenhof’s own calendar for 2027 lists the last late tulips, irises and alliums for May 1 to 9. The big mass of tulips is in the second half of April.
When does Keukenhof 2027 close?
On Sunday, May 9, 2027, at 7pm; last entry is at 6:15pm. The gardens then stay closed until the next spring.
Are the tulip fields still in color in early May?
Some may be, but growers top the flowers once the bulbs have what they need, so by May you will see more green fields than in April. Ask the chauffeur to drive the lanes and stop only where there is color.
Sources
- Keukenhof — Flower report: early bloom March 18–April 14, peak bloom April 15–30, late bloom May 1–9; indoor shows in the Juliana, Willem-Alexander and Oranje Nassau pavilions (checked October 4, 2026)
- Keukenhof — Plan your visit: open March 18–May 9, 2027, 8:00–19:00, entry closes 18:15; tickets on sale from October 15; online from €21 (adult) and €11 (child 4–18), €27 and €15 at the gate, prices vary by day; tickets valid for a fixed date and arrival time; car parking €10 online, €15 at the gate; combi tickets with public transport not yet announced (checked October 4, 2026)
- OpenStreetMap road routing (OSRM) — distances quoted as “about … km” (checked September 24, 2026)
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