Keukenhof parking lot directly in front of the entrance.

Keukenhof Parking 2026

Planning to drive to Keukenhof? I explain parking costs, traffic, and when a transfer or tour is the better option — from a local who visits every spring.

National Tulip Day Amsterdam picking garden Museumplein.

National Tulip Day In Amsterdam

What is National Tulip Day? National Tulip Day in Amsterdam officially kicks off the Dutch tulip season with free tulip picking for everybody. The next Tulip Day is on January 16, 2027, at Amsterdam’s Museumplein. That is just behind the beautiful Rijksmuseum. Expect incredible long lines and chaotic scenes. When something is free… But it’s … Read more

Allard Pierson Amsterdam Museum front entrance.

Allard Pierson Amsterdam

Want to know what makes the Allard Pierson Museum unique? It’s Amsterdam’s window into the ancient world. The museum is housed in an impressive former bank building. The museum tells a unique story. Those old bank vault rails? They’re still visible in the entrance hall, adding an unexpected twist to your visit. The museum houses … Read more

Kattenkabinet Amsterdam art room.

Kattenkabinet Amsterdam

The Cat Cabinet, or Kattenkabinet in Dutch is a magnificent 17th-century canal house dedicated entirely to cats in art. The Kattenkabinet Amsterdam started as a one man’s tribute to his beloved cat. Bob Meijer founded it in memory of his red tabby, John Pierpont Morgan. Now, you might be wondering – is it worth my … Read more