What is The Tulip Barn?
The Tulip Barn is a seasonal flower attraction in Hillegom, in the heart of the Dutch Bollenstreek. It was created as a place where visitors can experience tulips up close without entering commercial production fields that are not open to the public.
The visitor garden covers around 30,000 square metres and is planted with approximately 2.5 million tulips in more than 250 varieties. The design changes from year to year, so the patterns, colours and photo backgrounds can be different every spring.
The attraction grew from a graduation project in 2021 and is connected to a fifth-generation bulb-growing family. That farming background makes it a useful stop for travellers who want both the visual experience of a tulip field and a closer connection with the Dutch bulb-growing region.
A tulip field designed for photographs
The Tulip Barn is especially popular with visitors who want photographs surrounded by flowers. The garden has wide visitor paths and dedicated photo locations. Depending on the season's layout, these can include swings, vehicles and other colourful installations.
Important: commercial bulb fields around Hillegom and Lisse are working farmland. Do not enter private fields for photographs. At The Tulip Barn, follow the designated visitor paths so you can enjoy the flowers without damaging growers' crops.
The Tulip Barn opening dates and hours in 2027
The Tulip Barn is scheduled to be open from 25 March to 9 May 2027. During this period it is open Monday to Sunday from 09:30 until 19:00.
Tulips are living flowers, so bloom conditions depend on temperatures and weather. The attraction advises visitors to check flowering updates close to their visit, particularly near the beginning and end of the season.
25 March – 9 May
The planned 2027 opening period.
09:30 – 19:00
Open seven days a week during the season.
45–90 minutes
Allow extra time for food, drinks and children.
The Tulip Barn ticket prices
The attraction currently publishes the following prices for the 2027 season. Prices can change, so always confirm the final amount on the booking page before paying.
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult / regular (13+) | €10 |
| Child (3–12) | €4.50 |
| Family (2 adults + 2 children) | €25 |
| Child under 3 | Free |
| Group (25+ people) | €8.50 per person |
| Parking | Free |
Your admission gives access to the tulip garden and production field. Food and drinks are purchased separately. Children can use the play facilities.
Parking at The Tulip Barn
Parking is free during your visit. The Tulip Barn states that there are more than 300 parking spaces on site. During busy spring days, follow the instructions of the parking team.
The address for navigation is:
The Tulip Barn
3e Loosterweg 130
2182 CX Hillegom
The Netherlands
How to get from Keukenhof to The Tulip Barn
The Tulip Barn is approximately 3 kilometres from Keukenhof. The attraction describes the drive as around 10 minutes, although traffic in the Bollenstreek can be much heavier during popular tulip-season days.
This makes the two attractions easy to combine. Keukenhof is best for landscaped gardens, pavilions and flower displays, while The Tulip Barn gives you a more direct field-style experience with visitor paths among the tulips.
How to get from Amsterdam to The Tulip Barn
By car, The Tulip Barn describes its location as approximately 30 minutes from Amsterdam in normal conditions. During the busiest spring weekends, travel can take longer because the roads around Lisse and Hillegom become crowded.
By public transport, travel by train to Hillegom station. From the station it is approximately a 15–20 minute walk to The Tulip Barn, or around five minutes by taxi. Always check your exact route shortly before departure.
Visit The Tulip Barn by bicycle
Cycling is one of the nicest ways to explore the Dutch flower region. The Tulip Barn has free bicycle parking and lies close to popular cycling routes through Hillegom, Lisse, Noordwijkerhout and the surrounding bulb fields.
If you start at Keukenhof, you can combine the attraction with a longer ride through the countryside. Remember that many flower fields are private farmland; enjoy them from public roads and use designated visitor attractions when you want to walk among the flowers.
Food, drinks and the Greenhouse Café
After walking through the flowers, you can stop at the Greenhouse Café or sit on the sunny terrace. The Tulip Barn serves coffee, pastries, refreshing drinks and other food, with additional hot food available from food trucks.
You do not need a tulip-garden admission ticket if you only want to visit the café and terrace area, making The Tulip Barn a useful stop during a cycling route through the region as well.
Is The Tulip Barn good for children?
Yes. The attraction is designed as a family-friendly spring outing. Besides the tulip garden, children can use play facilities such as a farm-themed playground, tractor-racing area and seasonal play activities. Weekend extras can vary.
The family ticket can make the attraction particularly useful for parents who want to combine flower photography with an activity that younger children can enjoy.
Wheelchairs, pushchairs, dogs and weather
| Question | What to know |
|---|---|
| Wheelchair access | The attraction states that it is accessible to wheelchairs. |
| Pushchairs | Pushchairs are welcome. Outdoor paths can naturally be affected by wet weather. |
| Dogs | Dogs are welcome when kept on a leash. |
| Rain | The attraction remains open in wet weather. Dress for outdoor conditions; the greenhouse café provides an indoor stop. |
| Drones | Drone flying is not permitted at The Tulip Barn. |
Can you pick tulips at The Tulip Barn?
No. The flowers in the visitor garden and production field are there to be enjoyed and photographed, but picking is not permitted. Fresh tulips are available to buy at the flower stand.
If picking flowers is an important part of your day, compare The Tulip Barn with other visitor experiences in the region before booking. Some attractions have designated picking areas with different rules.
What is the best time to visit The Tulip Barn?
The exact bloom changes every year because it depends on the weather. April generally offers a strong chance of colourful displays in the Bollenstreek, but different tulip varieties flower at different times throughout the season.
If photography is your priority, arriving earlier in the day can help you enjoy the garden before the busiest part of the afternoon. Weekdays are generally a better choice if you prefer a quieter visit.
For current seasonal guidance, also see our Keukenhof and flower-fields bloom guide.
The Tulip Barn vs Keukenhof
You do not necessarily have to choose between them. The experiences are different and their close location makes a combined day very practical.
| The Tulip Barn | Keukenhof | |
|---|---|---|
| Main experience | Walk among tulips and photo spots | Large landscaped spring garden |
| Typical visit | About 45–90 minutes | Usually several hours |
| Best for | Field-style photos, families, a shorter stop | Garden design, pavilions, large flower displays |
| Parking | Free | Paid |
| Distance between them | Around 3 km | |
Suggested combination: spend the main part of your day at Keukenhof and reserve around 1–1.5 hours for The Tulip Barn, allowing extra travel time on busy spring days.
Frequently asked questions about The Tulip Barn
When is The Tulip Barn open in 2027?
From 25 March to 9 May 2027, daily from 09:30 to 19:00.
How far is The Tulip Barn from Keukenhof?
About 3 kilometres. By car, allow roughly 10 minutes in normal conditions and more time during heavy spring traffic.
Is parking free at The Tulip Barn?
Yes. Parking is free during your visit and the attraction states that it has more than 300 parking spaces.
How long do you need at The Tulip Barn?
Most visitors spend around 45–60 minutes in the tulip garden. Allow roughly 1–1.5 hours if you also want food, drinks or time for children to play.
Can you walk between the tulips?
Yes. The garden is designed with visitor paths so you can walk among the flowers and take photographs responsibly.
Can you pick tulips?
No. Picking the display tulips is not permitted, although fresh flowers can be purchased.
Are dogs allowed?
Yes, provided they are kept on a leash.
Is The Tulip Barn wheelchair accessible?
The attraction states that wheelchairs and pushchairs are welcome. Conditions on outdoor paths can vary after rain.
Can I buy food and drinks?
Yes. There is a greenhouse café, terrace and food options, and you can visit the café area without buying garden admission.
Should I book tickets in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended if you have a fixed travel date, particularly on April weekends and holidays. Tickets may also be sold on site subject to availability.
Book your visit to The Tulip Barn
Choose your date and time and enjoy a colourful spring stop in Hillegom, only a short distance from Keukenhof.
Book The Tulip Barn ticketsVisitor information checked 6 October 2026. Practical details are based on the latest published information from The Tulip Barn. Opening dates, prices and bloom conditions can change, so check your booking details shortly before visiting.
