Keukenhof & Pancake boat Amsterdam: The ultimate Dutch day
Looking for a typical Dutch day out full of flowers, boats and ... pancakes? Combine a visit to the world famous Keukenhof with a pleasant cruise on the Pancake Boat Amsterdam and enjoy the best that Holland has to offer in spring. Book now our new combo ticket: Pancake Boat and Keukenhof!
🌸 Morning: Color explosion at Keukenhof
Start your day in Lisse, where more than 7 million flower bulbs bloom each spring. The Keukenhof is not only a feast for the eyes, but also for your senses. The smell of fresh flowers, the cheerful chirping of birds and the tranquility of the green landscape make this park a magical place.
Wander through colorful gardens, admire the flower shows in the pavilions and, above all, take time for a selfie among the tulip fields. This is Instagram heaven!
👉 Tip: Come early, when it's still quiet AND you'll have the best light for photos.
🚗 In between: From Lisse to Amsterdam
After your flower-filled morning, drive about 40 to 50 minutes to Amsterdam Noord, where the Pancake Boat is waiting for you at the NDSM Wharf. Parking is available nearby, or take the ferry from Amsterdam Central - also a fun outing in itself!
🛳️ Afternoon or Evening: Pancake feast on Amsterdam's waters
Board the Pancake Boat Amsterdam for a 75-minute cruise down the IJ River. As you glide past modern architecture, old warehouses and sailing cargo ships, enjoy an unlimited pancake buffet. Choose from plain, bacon or apple pancakes and top them off with your favorite toppings: from syrup and powdered sugar to chocolate spread and fruit.
Kids have fun in the onboard ball pool, while you relax with a drink and a view of the Amsterdam skyline.
👉 Tip: Opt for an early evening cruise, and you'll see the city slowly light up. Magical!
🌷 + 🛳️ = 🇳🇱
A day at Keukenhof and the Pancake Boat is the best of both worlds: tranquility and nature in the morning, city and fun in the afternoon. Perfect for families, couples, groups of friends or tourists who really want to experience something typically Dutch.
📅 Practical info:
Keukenhof: Open from mid-March to mid-May
Pancake Boat Amsterdam: Sails several times a day - reservations recommended
Travel time between Keukenhof and Amsterdam: about 40-50 minutes by car
OV: Bus from Lisse to Schiphol, then train to Amsterdam + ferry to NDSM wharf
Tulips in the morning, pancakes in the afternoon - now that's a tasty day in the Netherlands! 🌷🛳️🥞