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Lisse
Come for Keukenhof in spring only: one full day from Leiden or Haarlem, or one night in Lisse to enter at 08:00 before the coaches.Come for Keukenhof in spring only: one full day from Leiden or Haarlem, or one night in Lisse to enter at 8:00 AM before the coaches.
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Late Mar–mid May (Keukenhof); mid-Apr for peak bloom
- avoid Jun–Feb (Keukenhof closed); weekend afternoons in Apr
- Airport
- AMS
- Nights
- 0–1
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Lisse is a small bulb-farming town whose whole visitor economy runs on Keukenhof, open roughly nine weeks from late March to mid-May. Outside that window the gardens are shut and the town is a quiet base for the Bollenstreek. Almost everyone visits as a day trip from Leiden, Haarlem or Amsterdam; one night here buys you the 08:00 opening and empty paths.
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Lisse, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Netherlands-wide
- SIM or eSIMKPN, Vodafone and Odido run the networks; Lebara and Lyca sell cheap prepaid SIMs in supermarkets and at Schiphol.Netherlands-wide
- Tap waterTap water is among the best in Europe; restaurants may charge for it, so ask.Netherlands-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% for good service; tell the server the total when paying by card.Netherlands-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Netherlands-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
- RestroomsStations charge about €0.70–1 (≈ US$1–2); cafés expect you to buy something; free urinals (and a few public toilets) in city centres.Netherlands-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police, fire, ambulance (eu-wide) · 0900-8844 police non-urgent (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMost museums open daily; shops open on Sunday afternoon in cities but close early in villages.Netherlands-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportAMS Amsterdam Schiphol (Bus 858 from Schiphol Plaza to Keukenhof, about 35 min in season; also the rail hub for Leiden and Haarlem.).
- Getting aroundThe centre is small enough to walk, and Keukenhof is a 20–25 min walk from the middle of town.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€2.50–4 (≈ US$3–5)
- Sit-down mealRestaurant main course in Lisse€16–26 (≈ US$19–35)
- Street or quick mealSandwich or soup at Keukenhof€6–12 (≈ US$7–14)
- BeerDraught beer€4–6 (≈ US$5–7)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week€8–20 (≈ US$10–25)
- Budget bedFamily room (up to 4), a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per room€220 (≈ US$300)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €95 (≈ US$120) · High €180 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- AMS Amsterdam Schiphol (Bus 858 from Schiphol Plaza to Keukenhof, about 35 min in season; also the rail hub for Leiden and Haarlem.)
Weather and climate
Lisse: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
6°C43°F
1°C34°F
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Feb
7°C45°F
1°C34°F
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Mar
10°C50°F
3°C37°F
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Apr
14°C57°F
5°C41°F
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May
18°C64°F
9°C48°F
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Jun
20°C68°F
12°C54°F
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Jul
22°C72°F
14°C57°F
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Aug
22°C72°F
14°C57°F
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Sep
19°C66°F
11°C52°F
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Oct
15°C59°F
8°C46°F
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Nov
10°C50°F
4°C39°F
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Dec
7°C45°F
2°C36°F
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High / low °C°F · rd = rain days
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The centre is small enough to walk, and Keukenhof is a 20–25 min walk from the middle of town. Bikes can be rented locally (van der Zon, Heereweg 448b) and are the best way to ride the bulb-field lanes. Buses 54 (Leiden), 58 (Schiphol) and 50/51 (Haarlem) serve the area in season; a car helps only outside the garden season.
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 40 min
Bus 54 from Leiden Centraal to Keukenhof, about 25 min
Best base for Lisse: more beds, canals and museums.
Door to door: About 50–60 min
Bus 50 or 51 from Haarlem station in season
Compact old town and Frans Hals; good second base.
Door to door: About 40–50 min
Bus or bike via the N208 and coastal roads
Beach stop to pair with a bulb-field ride.
Noordwijk aan Zee
goDoor to door: About 40–50 min
Bus or bike through the dunes
Dune and beach walk; quieter than the garden.
Oegstgeest
cautionDoor to door: About 40 min
Bus towards Leiden, then local bus or bike
Residential; only worth it if you are already cycling the area.
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Lisse centre (Heereweg and side streets)
Walkable to Keukenhof in about 20–25 min; cafés and restaurants on the doorstep.
Near Keukenhof / De Nachtegaal side
Closest beds to the garden gate; useful if you want the 08:00 entry.Closest beds to the garden gate; useful if you want the 8:00 AM entry.
Hillegom
About 3 km from Keukenhof; only practical with a car.About 1.9 mi from Keukenhof; only practical with a car.
Leiden or Haarlem
More beds and better value; 25–50 min by bus or train-plus-bus.
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- Mid
- €70–120 (≈ US$85–140) excl. bed
- High
- €120 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room1 × 1 night × €120 | €120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €95 | €190 |
| Keukenhof adult entry, online2 × €21 · 2026 estimate; higher at the ticket office | €42 |
| Keukenhof child entry (4–17), online2 × €10 · 2026 estimate | €20 |
| Parking at Keukenhof, per vehicle1 × €14 · 2026 estimate; discount for online payment | €14 |
| Return bus to Keukenhof from Leiden or Schiphol2 × €10 · check; combi-tickets bundle bus and entry | €20 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €10 | €20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €43 |
| Trip total≈ €235 per person per day, bed included | €469≈ US$550 |
2026 estimate in euro; flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €2.50–4 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Sandwich or soup at Keukenhof | €6–12 (≈ US$7–14) |
| Restaurant main course in Lisse | €16–26 (≈ US$19–35) |
| Three-course menu, mid-range Lisse restaurant | from €31 (≈ US$40) |
| Draught beer | €4–6 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Bike rental, per daycheck | €10–15 (≈ US$12–18) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | €8–20 (≈ US$10–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Keukenhof is open only in spring — check the exact 2026 dates before booking anything.
- Weekend afternoons in peak bloom are the busiest; go at opening or after 16:00.Weekend afternoons in peak bloom are the busiest; go at opening or after 4:00 PM.
- Buy the timed entry and parking online: the ticket office queue can be long.
- Bulb vendors: confirm your country's import rules before shipping bulbs home.
- Bollenstreek lanes are shared with farm traffic and cyclists — ride single file.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance (EU-wide)
- 112
- Police non-urgent
- 0900-8844
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My bed tonight
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Naar dit adres, alstublieftTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance112
- Police non-urgent0900-8844
Embassy
No embassies in Lisse; most are in The Hague, with consulates in Amsterdam.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Schiphol → Keukenhof, bus 858: about 35 min in season (check)
- Leiden Centraal → Keukenhof, bus 54: about 25 min (check)
- Keukenhof adult entry, online: €21 (≈ US$25) (2026 estimate)
Say or show
- Hallo — Hello (HAH-loh)
- Dank je wel — Thank you (dahnk yuh vel)
- Spreekt u Engels? — Do you speak English? (spraykt oo ENG-els)
- Eén kaartje, alstublieft — One ticket, please (ayn KAART-yuh, als-tuh-BLEEFT)
- Hoeveel kost het? — How much is it? (hoo-VAYL kost ut)
- Kan ik met kaart betalen? — Can I pay by card? (kan ik met kaart buh-TAH-lun)
Keukenhof is a seasonal site: dates, hours and prices change each year — confirm on the official site before you travel.
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Lisse. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Late Mar–mid May (Keukenhof); mid-Apr for peak bloom · avoid Jun–Feb (Keukenhof closed); weekend afternoons in Apr · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for AMS: last bus 858 back to Schiphol field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters: Lisse centre, Keukenhof gate, Keukenhof Castle estate, Hillegom.
- Place pages with verified 2026 Keukenhof dates, opening hours and ticket cutoffs.
- Bulb-field bike loop fixtures with surface and wind notes for spring.