Which Keukenhof pavilion should you visit?
Keukenhof’s pavilions do not all serve the same purpose. Some are major flower exhibitions; others are the best places for lunch, coffee or a rest. Use this guide to decide which buildings deserve the most time in your route.
Willem-Alexander Pavilion
Thousands of tulips and bulb flowers indoors, plus an international restaurant.
Read the pavilion guide →Changing flower showsOranje Nassau Pavilion
Professional seasonal flower shows and Jacoba’s Kitchen, Keukenhof’s fully vegetarian restaurant.
Read the pavilion guide →Orchid exhibitionJuliana Pavilion
The renovated home of Keukenhof’s orchid show and the Asian-inspired Orchid Foodbar.
Read the pavilion guide →Food & relaxationBeatrix Pavilion
Former home of the orchid show; now a food-focused pavilion with several concepts and terrace seating.
Read the pavilion guide →European comfort foodWilhelmina Pavilion
Restaurant, coffee corner and a useful break point during a longer day in the gardens.
Read the pavilion guide →Coffee, lunch & terraceIrene Pavilion
Sandwiches, burgers, salads and pastries in a relaxed pavilion with outdoor seating.
Read the pavilion guide →Pavilions at a glance
| Pavilion | Main reason to visit | Food & drink |
|---|---|---|
| Willem-Alexander | Tulips and bulb flowers | International restaurant |
| Oranje Nassau | Changing flower shows | Jacoba’s Kitchen · vegetarian |
| Juliana | Orchid exhibition | Orchid Foodbar · Asian flavours |
| Beatrix | Food and a comfortable break | Multiple food concepts |
| Wilhelmina | Lunch and rest | European comfort food |
| Irene | Coffee, lunch and terrace | Sandwiches, burgers, salads and pastries |
Why do so many pavilions have royal names?
Keukenhof has had a close relationship with the Dutch Royal Family since the flower exhibition opened to the public in 1950. Queen Juliana was patron of the exhibition in its first year and members of the Royal Family have regularly visited and performed official openings.
The pavilion names reflect that connection. Four names form a direct sequence of Dutch monarchs: Wilhelmina → Juliana → Beatrix → Willem-Alexander. Irene refers to Princess Irene, daughter of Queen Juliana, while Oranje-Nassau refers to the Dutch Royal House itself.
The Juliana Pavilion has the clearest documented naming story: Queen Juliana officially opened Keukenhof’s 25th edition in 1974 and inaugurated the new pavilion that had been named in her honour.
Pavilions and restaurants belong together
Several Keukenhof restaurants are located directly in or at named pavilions. This makes the pavilion pages useful not only for flowers and history, but also for planning where to eat. Our complete food & drink guide links back to the relevant pavilion so you can see the menu style, facilities and nearby attractions before choosing where to stop.
Plan a pavilion route for 2027
Keukenhof is open from 18 March to 9 May 2027, daily from 08:00 to 19:00. A good route alternates outdoor gardens with indoor pavilions and a planned food stop. On rainy days, the main flower pavilions become especially popular, so it can be useful to adjust the order rather than follow a rigid itinerary.
Use the Keukenhof map to see where the pavilions sit in relation to restaurants, toilets, the windmill and other visitor facilities.
