Does it pay to go to Keukenhof at other times of the year (that is, not during March, April or May)? We are planning a trip to Amsterdam, but have not settled on a time frame. Is there anything to see in Keukenhof during off months? thanks,
esta
Posted by
TN, USA
2114 posts
Esta, It's only open for a few months during bloom season. It is my understanding that the only people who can go there during the off-season would be people there for meetings/conferences, etc. Try to go during flower season, as it is truly a lovely garden....one of the best I've seen (and I have visited many gardens). I could have spent an
entire day there, seriously. Also don't miss the huge flower auction, not too far from Amsterdam.
Posted by
Tilburg, Netherlands
2829 posts
The Keukenhof is closed outside its season (7 weeks between March and May). The are south of Schiphol is interesting, you can even visit some flower greenhouses or the Aalsmeer auction house, but you can't enter the Keukenhof.
Posted by
New Paltz, NY
9099 posts
Outside of March-May the complex it closed to the public. Other times of the year it's used for private trade-shows.
Posted by
OP
Sarasota
9 posts
Thank you all so much. Very helpful information. esta
Posted by
Wyckoff, NJ, USA
7271 posts
Keukenhof has announced their schedule for 2013: March 21, 2013 until May 20, 2013
Opening Hours: 8:00-19:30, ticket office closes at 18:00 http://www.keukenhof.nl/