Amsterdam in April: Why Tulip Season Beats the Summer Crowds

Amsterdam in April is quietly one of the best travel weeks in Europe. The tulips at Keukenhof are peaking, the canals are framed by blossoms instead of crowds, and the city feels light in a way it loses completely by June. We have spent the past two springs tracking hotel pricing and weather data for this window, and here is why the last three weeks of April are the real sweet spot for visiting Amsterdam. When to go for peak tulip bloom Keukenhof Gardens opens mid-March and closes around May

Apr 9, 2026 · 3 min read