Spring in Amsterdam

Spring is one of the most beautiful times of the year to visit Amsterdam, when the city awakens from its wintry spell and Holland's famous tulips come out in bloom. If you're planning a trip to Amsterdam this spring, take a look below for the best events, highlights and things to do.

Spring in Amsterdam: Get inspired!

Holland in bloom // Visit the flower strip

Flower power // 10 ways to catch tulip mania

Get outdoors // Parks and gardens

King's Day // All you need to know

10 reasons to visit in Spring

What's on this spring in Amsterdam

March

Browse I amsterdam's March highlights for an idea of the festivals, performances and other special events in store throughout the month.

April

Browse I amsterdam's April highlights for an idea of the King's Day events, festivals and other special events in store throughout the month.

May

Browse I amsterdam's May highlights for an idea of the festivals, performances and other special events in store throughout the month.

Amsterdam in bloom

Flowers

When you think of the Netherlands, a few iconic images immediately spring to mind – windmills, clogs and tulips. Just like the rest of the country, Am...

Visiting the Flower Strip

The Flower Strip is one of the most popular and unique attractions in the Netherlands. Find out how to get there and the best time of year to visit.

Keukenhof Gardens

Stationsweg 166a
2161 AM LISSE

Each spring, the Keukenhof Gardens in Lisse come alive with blooming flowers in every colour of the rainbow. Come tip-toe through ...

Spring highlights in Amsterdam

King's Day

Held every year on 27 April, King's Day (previously known as Queen's Day) is renowned for being one of the biggest and most colourful festivities in t...

Springsnow Festival

Diverse locaties / Various locations
1012 JS AMSTERDAM

Diverse Locaties / Various locations

20/04/2018 - 20/05/2018

Every year, Amsterdam’s elm trees scatter the city’s streets with a blanket of blossom that has come to be known as ‘spring snow’....

24H Nieuw-West

The first 24H Nieuw-West edition took place on 13 May 2017, showcasing the best of the west of Amsterdam. Formerly 24H West, the 2017 edition of the f...

Tulp Festival

Diverse locaties / Various locations
1012 JS AMSTERDAM

Diverse Locaties / Various locations

01/04/2018 - 13/05/2018

Celebrate the famous Dutch flower at the Tulp Festival in Amsterdam.

Easter in Amsterdam

With the tulips in bloom and spring in the air, there is no better place to be than in Amsterdam during the long Easter weekend.

Awakenings Easter Special

Polonceau-kade 27
1014 DA AMSTERDAM

Westergasfabriek

30/03/2018 - 02/04/2018

An institution in the Netherlands, Awakenings are behind some of the country’s most legendary techno events and they’re back to he...

National Museum Week Amsterdam

Diverse locaties / Various locations
1012 JS AMSTERDAM

Diverse Locaties / Various locations

09/04/2018 - 15/04/2018

The National Museum Weekend has transformed into the Museum Week. Every spring, many museums in Amsterdam participate to showcase ...

Rolling Kitchens

Polonceau-kade 27
1014 DA AMSTERDAM

Westergasfabriek

09/05/2018 - 13/05/2018

The weekend of the Rolling Kitchens brings an annual dose of outdoor mobile food fun to the Westergasfabriek in Amsterdam.

Amsterdam's major parks

Vondelpark

Vondelpark
1071 AA AMSTERDAM

The Vondelpark is Amsterdam's most popular park, attracting thousands of tourists, residents and everyone in between every day.

Westerpark

Westerpark
1014 DA AMSTERDAM

Located in Amsterdam West, the Westerpark is a wonderful place to walk, skate, relax or have a picnic with friends. This green exp...

Amstelpark

Arent Janszoon Ernststraat 1
1082 LT AMSTERDAM

Located the southern edge of Amsterdam, Amstelpark is an expansive park filled with a multitude of flower gardens, a playground an...

Rembrandtpark

Orteliuskade 57
1057 AL AMSTERDAM

Located in Amsterdam West, the Rembrandtpark is an ideal place to sit out in the sun and enjoy a picnic. The park is a green oasis...

Flevopark

Kramatweg
1095 KD AMSTERDAM

Flevopark is situated on the east side of Amsterdam. This large green park is the perfect place to relax, go for a jog, play some ...

Park Frankendael

Middenweg 72
1097 BS AMSTERDAM

Frankendael is Amsterdam’s only remaining 17th-century country estate. The romantic park has two historic gardens - a period garde...

Sarphatipark

Sarphatipark
1072 PB AMSTERDAM

Just around the corner from the bustling Albert Cuyp market, the Sarphatipark is a green oasis in the heart of the city with a pon...

Oosterpark

Oosterpark
1092 AT AMSTERDAM

The Oosterpark is a large city park located in Amsterdam Oost. This open green space is filled with ponds and streams, a wading po...

Amsterdamse Bos (Amsterdam Forest)

Bosbaanweg 5
1182 AG AMSTELVEEN

Located on the edge of the city, the Amsterdamse Bos (Amsterdam Forest) is Amsterdam’s largest park and recreational area. The lus...

Explore Amsterdam by season

Summer in Amsterdam

Enjoy countless festivals, urban beaches, picnics in the park, outdoor cinema & art, and cool drinks on sunny terraces - Amsterdam is teeming with thi...

Autumn in Amsterdam

The autumn - or fall - months are some of the most beautiful in which to visit Amsterdam, when golden leaves fill the trees and line the cobbled stree...

Winter in Amsterdam

Amsterdam comes into its own in the winter months with a festive atmosphere, cosy pubs and plenty of events to enjoy as the nights draw in. Check out ...