Tulip festival
The Keukenhof in The Netherlands (Lisse) attracts more than 1 million visitors from all over the world every year. From March 20 to May 11, 2025, the Keukenhof is open daily. Our hotel is located close to the Keukenhof, just a 10-minute drive away, making it the perfect location to stay if you intend to admire the most beautiful tulip fields and Keukenhof during the tulip festival in the Netherlands.
Tickets for the Keukenhof are available via the official Keukenhof website or from the opening date at the reception of Van der Valk Hotel Sassenheim - Leiden.
Fully catered enjoyment
Keukenhof Package
Turn your visit to the tulip festival into a complete weekend getaway with our Keukenhof Package! Enjoy a wonderful day among the blooming tulips, an overnight stay in one of our spacious hotel rooms including an extensive breakfast buffet and a delicious three-course dinner in Restaurant Nest. An entrance ticket and parking ticket are included.
Culinary experience
Restaurant near the tulip festival
Combine your visit to the tulip festival with a culinary lunch or dinner experience at Restaurant Nest, and enjoy the best à la carte dishes and real Valk classics. At OZZO Oriental Restobar, enjoy freshly prepared sushi and the tastiest oriental dishes. Book your table in advance at one of our restaurants, near the Keukenhof!
See & Do
Keukenhof activities
During the tulip season, in addition to walking through the Keukenhof past the beautiful tulip fields, you can visit exhibitions or take a boat ride in a whisper boat. At the windmill, you have a beautiful view of the blooming fields full of tulips, crocuses, lilies and hyacinths. Also fun: discover the Bulb Region by bike, Dutch as can be!
History
Keukenhof Castle
The Keukenhof event takes its name from Keukenhof Castle, where a beautiful garden was laid out in the 15th century by the Countess Jacoba of Bavaria. Because she grew herbs and other ingredients for her cuisine there, it was called "Keukenhof. In 1950, the garden was used for flower exhibitions. Since then, its popularity has grown and the Keukenhof in The Netherlands (Lisse) is known for the many types of flower bulbs, such as tulips, that bloom there.
Surroundings
Bulb region
Surrounding our hotel in Sassenheim is the southern bulb region, which stretches from Leiden to Haarlem. Here is also a beautiful tulip route. So are you in the neighborhood or staying in our hotel? Then a walk or bike ride along the tulip route is definitely worth it! Also this year the flower parade will take place again. Will you come and admire the beautiful floats? This way you can fully enjoy the tulip season!
Holidays
Easter
Looking for the ideal getaway during the Easter weekend? Then celebrate Easter at the Keukenhof in The Netherlands (Lisse)! Enjoy a wonderful day among the flowers and tulips during the tulip festival. At Van der Valk Hotel Sassenheim - Leiden you can afterwards enjoy the most pleasant Easter brunches and buffets in the restaurant. Also perfect for our youngest guests!
The Keukenhof also features the special Gerrit van der Valk tulip! If you spot the tulip, take a selfie, post it in your Instagram Stories and tag @vandervalksassenheimleiden for a repost in our overview!