Between the Dutch beach and the tulip fields lies the beautiful Dutch dune area. The dunes in the Bollenstreek are very extensive and there are many different wild animals roaming around. With various cycling routes and sightseeing tours, you will also discover this versatile dune area.
Hop off at the Dutch Dunes
The Bollenstreek (bulb region) is famous for its beautiful tulip fields in the spring, but did you know that the Bollenstreek also has a very large nature reserve. The Hollandse Duinen are a unique nature reserve that is rich in wild animals such as deer, foxes and rabbits. Various cycling routes take you through the dunes.
Why the Dutch Dunes?
- Spot wild deer, foxes and rabbits
- Discover this special nature reserve in Holland
- Free cycling through this dune area
Average visiting time
The average duration of a visit to Holland’s dunes depends very much on the wishes of the visitor. Most people follow the cycle route through the dune area. By doing so, they already see a lot of the special area. There are several picnic locations where you can stop for a moment.
Opening hours Dutch dunes
This part of the dune area is public space and always open. Since there is no lighting and the animals are active in the dark, we advise against entering the Hollandse Duinen after sunset.
| Day | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 00.00 – 24.00 hours |
| Tuesday | 00.00 – 24.00 hours |
| Wednesday | 00.00 – 24.00 hours |
| Thursday | 00.00 – 24.00 hours |
| Friday | 00.00 – 24.00 hours |
| Saturday | 00.00 – 24.00 hours |
| Sunday | 00.00 – 24.00 hours |
Entrance fee Dutch Dunes
The Dutch Dunes are free to visit. So you can just follow the cycle routes.
The dunes in combination with a cycle route
Various cycling routes take you through this unique dune area. You will see the tulip fields, the dunes and the wide beach.
Cycle routes that go through the dunes:
- Dutch Flower Route | 35 kilometres
- Red Keukenhof cycle route | 25 kilometres
Our popular links
- Cycle one of our cycling routes along the tulip fields
- The best sightseeing tours along the tulip fields and dahlia gardens
- Hop on Hop off locations along the cycle routes and sightseeing tours
- All about the tulip fields in spring
- All about the dahlia gardens in summer
- Staying overnight at one of the hotels and holiday resorts along the cycle routes
- Don’t have your own bike? Hire a bike around Keukenhof
- Stay informed with our Flower Alert with the current flowering of the flowers.