In the spring, from mid-March to mid-May, a large part of Holland above Amsterdam turns into one large sea of flowers. It starts in March with the crocus season. Then the daffodils and hyacinths emerge and finally the tulips show their colors, from mid-April to early May.
How further you go to the top of Holland above Amsterdam, the more impressive. Cycle or walk through the endless bulb fields, book an excursion with the family, your partner or friends and visit the greenhouses, which are open to the public.
The colorful bulb fields and the water of the Markermeer form the backdrop for this cycling route, which starts in picturesque Hoorn with its protected cityscape and historic buildings.
Go to the routeTotally Dutch! Enjoy the bulb fields and the beautiful Dutch beaches. Enjoy the cozy Callantsoog along the way and your day out is complete!
Go to the routeThis route takes you along the grasslands and flower fields in the Kop van Noord-Holland. Pass the flower bulb villages of Sint Maartenszee, Julianadorp and Anna Paulowna. You will also pass a number of beautiful old towns, such as Schagen and Kolhorn.
Go to the routeCycle through the Anna Paulownapolder, the last polder to be built with private money. The sandy soils of the former Westpolder turned out to be well suited for flower bulb cultivation in 1912. The color splendor of tulips, carnations and other flowers is still proof of this.
Go to the routeFrom Strand49.nl Camping en Glamping you take a nice walk through the dunes. First you walk near Sint Maartenszee along Fluwels Tulipland where you can learn everything about tulips. In the spring you can take a beautiful walk here between the flowering bulb fields, a pleasure for the eye!
Go to the routeThe Tulip Route runs under the A7 and crosses with a tug-of-war ferry to the bulb fields and fields of Kwekerij Siem Munster.
Go to the routeEspecially for all our beautiful blooming tulips, we have listed the 10 best tips for the most beautiful tulip photos for you. Patrick Smit, better known on social media as @GROOVYPAT, explains how you can take beautiful tulip photos with a smartphone!
Go to the blogWould you like to visit the real sales stalls to buy your flower bulbs? On this website you will get a complete overview of all stalls in Holland above Amsterdam.
Go to all West Frisian sales stallsDo you want to experience the spring close to? Then spend the night in the spring with your caravan, camper or tent in the middle of the tulip fields of Holland above Amsterdam. We have made a list of entrepreneurs who are in the middle of the fields!
Go to all accommodation options between the tulipsFind out here where you can experience the flower bulb area. The most colorful events, attractions and accommodations in Holland above Amsterdam. Our tulip ambassadors try to make your day out or your overnight stay as fun as possible!
Many events or attractions have closed due to the corona crisis. Keep an eye on the website or social media of the organization.
Meet our tulips!
Would you like to get in the mood for spring and see a small part of our region? Then watch this nice video! Visit the tulips by bike or foot and take a visit to a flower bulb grower in between. Spending the night among the tulips is also possible with the many campsites and Bed & Breakfast in the region.
The Tulips above Amsterdam program is offered to you by:
Holland Boven Amsterdam