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6 hour layover in Amsterdam to see flowers

6 hour layover in Amsterdam to see flowers
6 hour layover in Amsterdam to see flowers

I recently had a 6 hour layover in Amsterdam and visited the Keukenhof botanical garden, so wanted to share my experiences in case anyone is looking for long layover ideas. I originally planned on taking the train into the city and walking around for a couple of hours, but changed my mind since its Spring and the beginning of the flower blooming season.

Couple of callouts:

  • Purchase your timed entry to Keukenhof in advance, which gives you a 30-min window to enter. I gave myself an hour buffer from scheduled landing to entry, which worked out perfectly.
  • Keukenhof is only a ~20 min drive from the airport. Uber is readily available at both the airport and Keukenhof. The garden offers combined shuttle bus tickets, but given the limited time, I needed speed and flexibility.
  • I was worried about long security lines at the airport, so I booked a free security time slot at Schiphol airport. The line was a breeze.
  • I only had 1:45 in the garden, which was barely enough time to walk around the park. Be sure to prioritize the areas that you want to see first, rather than explore.
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