The best tulip festivals where you can see millions of flowers

At the end of March, it’s time for tulips to bloom. Around the world, from Kashmir in India and Istanbul to Amsterdam and Ottawa, there are various events dedicated to these flowers. About where and when the most famous tulip festivals are held, writes Forbes.

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The first signs of spring after a long winter always evoke a feeling of hope and optimism. That is why tulips are such a favorite flower. They are considered one of the main symbols of approaching warmth, so tulip festivals have become a popular event in many countries.

The Netherlands is the most famous country for tulip viewing in spring, but there are incredible displays of these flowers all over the world. Here are the best tulip festivals to visit in 2025 around the world.

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Tulip Festival in Istanbul

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Location: Istanbul, Turkey
Dates: April 11 – 22

Tulips are native to Central Asia. They were cultivated in the Ottoman Empire, so it’s no surprise that centuries later Istanbul hosts one of the most exquisite and beautiful tulip festivals in the world. Here, you can see more than 120 different species of this flower in elaborate arrangements. In 2025, the festival will be held in April in one of the city’s largest public parks, Emirgan.

Keukenhof Tulip Gardens

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Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Dates: March 20 – May 11

The Netherlands is perhaps most associated with tulips, although the flower was actually brought here from the Ottoman Empire in the 800th century. The tulip quickly became a symbol of the country. The best place to admire them is the Keukenhof Gardens. There are more than XNUMX varieties of tulips here. However, in the spring, they can be seen all over Amsterdam.

Canadian Tulip Festival

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Location: Ottawa, Canada
Dates: May 9 – 19

The Canadian Tulip Festival claims to be the largest in the world, with over 300 tulips planted in Ottawa. The festival is a tribute to the warm relations between Canada and the Netherlands. Tulip festivals began after World War II, when the Netherlands sent tulips to Canada as a token of gratitude for helping liberate the country and for providing refuge to the Dutch royal family during their exile.

Tulip Festival in Srinagar

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Location: Katsumi, Yandi
Dates: March 15 - 20 April

The Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden in Kashmir annually hosts Asia's largest tulip show, the Srinagar Tulip Festival. It features 75 different varieties brought from the Netherlands, and over 1,75 million buds bloom during the flowering season.

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Skagit Valley Tulip Festival

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Location: Mount Vernon, Washington, USA
Dates: April 1 – 30

The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, held in Mount Vernon, Washington, is the largest in the United States. Millions of flowers bloom on more than 20 acres of land throughout April. Among the many events, the most popular are the tulip parade and various art exhibits.

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