De Tulperij is a self-picking farm located in Voorhout, specializing in flowers. Visitors have the opportunity to pick their own bouquets of tulips during the spring season, typically from late March to early May. Later in the year, from late July to mid-October, guests can self-pick dahlias and sunflowers.
The farm offers a variety of attractions beyond self-picking, including extensive show gardens displaying a diverse array of tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, and dahlias, which can inspire visitors for their own gardens. Educational excursions are available for groups, providing insights into the cultivation of flower bulbs and tubers. For those seeking a creative outlet, the farm hosts workshops in activities such as flower arranging, bulb lasagna planting, painting, and macramé.
A cozy flower greenhouse and outdoor terrace serve homemade cakes and drinks, including unique seasonal pastries like tulip or dahlia ice cream. The farm’s shop sells a wide selection of flower bulbs for autumn planting, such as tulips, daffodils, crocuses, snowdrops, alliums, hyacinths, muscari, and colchicums, as well as dahlia tubers for spring planting. Flower seeds, including special gourds, amaranthus, sunflowers, and cosmos, are also available.
The farm is open daily during the tulip season (March 19 to May 10, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM) and the dahlia season (July 31 to October 11, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM). Access to the show garden, catering facilities, and shop is free, while a ticket is required to enter the production flower fields for photography. De Tulperij is wheelchair-friendly, offers free parking, and allows dogs on a leash, making it a welcoming destination for families, with educational scavenger hunts for children also available.
What visitors say
This charming flower farm offers a truly delightful and authentic experience, widely recommended as a refreshing alternative to more bustling tourist attractions. Visitors are consistently captivated by the vibrant and extensive collection of flowers on display throughout the seasons, from hundreds of tulip varieties in the spring to impressive fields of dahlias and sunflowers later in the year. A standout feature is the self-picking garden, where guests can craft their own beautiful bouquets at reasonable prices, an experience that many find incredibly enjoyable.
The atmosphere is widely described as cozy, friendly, and genuinely welcoming, thanks to the enthusiastic and helpful nature of the owners and staff. Inside, a charming café adorned with vintage touches offers delicious homemade cakes, coffee, tea, and specialty drinks like tulip beer, complemented by comfortable indoor and outdoor seating. Beyond simply viewing and picking flowers, the farm provides educational opportunities through workshops and tours on bulb cultivation, as well as engaging scavenger hunts designed for children, making it an ideal family outing.
Accessibility is a notable positive, with free entry to the show gardens, the availability of wheelchairs, and a dog-friendly policy. The location is also highlighted as a perfect refreshment stop for those cycling through the picturesque bulb region. While overwhelmingly positive, a few isolated comments surfaced about specific dahlia picking rules (intended to ensure optimal vase life), a minor incident involving an expired snack which the management promptly addressed, or observations about fields being past their peak bloom towards the very end of a season—natural factors acknowledged by the establishment. Overall, the genuine passion for horticulture and warm hospitality create a memorable visit, inspiring many to return.