Every year in January, Amsterdam officially kicks off the tulip season during National Tulip Day. In 2027, National Tulip Day will return to the city for the 14th edition. Dutch tulip growers invite everyone to pick a bunch of tulips for free in a specially created picking garden. A tulip picking garden with 200,000 tulips has been created on Museumplein in Amsterdam. The picking garden will open at 1 p.m. and everyone can pick a free bunch of tulips.
The tulip-picking garden is very popular, so make sure to join the queue on time. The average waiting time is 60 minutes. While you wait, a dweilorkest (traditional Dutch brass band) will provide a lively atmosphere with typical Dutch songs like Tulpen uit Amsterdam (Tulips from Amsterdam). You can also view the garden’s size from the footbridge.
A celebration by tulip growers
National Tulip Day is organised by Dutch tulip growers, united under Tulpen Promotie Nederland(Tulip Promotion Netherlands). These growers voluntarily ensure the tulip festival’s success. You’ll recognise the volunteers by their orange jackets.
Tulip picking garden rules
The tulip party is a party for everyone
Pick your own bouquet of tulips (maximum of 10 stems), so that many more people, just like you, can enjoy this moment and have their own little bundle of spring happiness!
Take good care of yourself and your belongings; you are responsible for them
Use the biodegradable tulip bag for your tulips
Do not bring your own shopping bag into the pick-your-own garden
Photos will be taken in the garden
Be careful with the sharp pins in the crates
Enjoy the moment and share your experience on social media: #Tuliptime