Where to See Tulips Besides the Netherlands (Best Spring Flower Destinations for Singapore Travellers 2026)
When people think of tulip season, the first place that comes to mind is the Netherlands. But here’s something many Singapore travellers don’t realise…
👉 You don’t need to fly 13 hours to Amsterdam to enjoy beautiful tulips and spring flowers.
There are closer, cheaper, and easier destinations where you can still experience:
🌷 Tulip fields
🌸 Cherry blossoms
🌼 Spring flower parks
🌿 Cool weather perfect for sightseeing
This guide covers the best alternatives to the Netherlands, including bloom dates, weather and packing tips.
1. Japan – Tulips + Cherry Blossoms Together
📍 Best spots
Tonkami Tulip Fair (Toyama) – 3 million tulips
Showa Kinen Park (Tokyo) – tulips + sakura
Huis Ten Bosch (Nagasaki) – Dutch-style tulip gardens
Hokkaido flower parks – cooler spring blooms
🌸 Bloom period : Late March – April
🌡 Temperature : 8–18°C
2. South Korea – Tulips + Cherry Blossom Parks
Most people only search for cherry blossoms in Korea, but tulips are also widely planted in spring festivals.
📍 Best spots
Everland Tulip Festival (Seoul) – thousands of tulips
Seoul Forest Park – spring flowers
Nami Island gardens
Jeju Island flower festivals
🌸 Bloom period : Early April – mid April
🌡 Temperature : 4–16°C
3. Turkey – Istanbul Tulip Festival (Hidden Gem)
Did you know Istanbul actually has more tulips than Amsterdam during spring?
Tulips originally came from Turkey before reaching the Netherlands!
📍 Best spots
Emirgan Park
Gülhane Park
Sultanahmet Square
🌸 Bloom period : April
🌡 Temperature : 10–18°C
4. France (Loire Valley & Paris parks)
Tulip gardens + mild spring weather
5.Switzerland (Montreux lakeside gardens)
Tulips with mountain views
6.Germany (Mainau Island)
Known as “Flower Island”
Recommended Spring Packing List
✔ Light winter jacket / down jacket
✔ Heattech or thermal tops
✔ Long pants or jeans
✔ Sweater/hoodie
✔ Sneakers
✔ Scarf (wind protection)
✔ Foldable umbrella
Avoid:
❌ Shorts
❌ Thin cardigans only
❌ Buying cheap jackets last minute
Rent Winter Wear Before Your Spring trip (Hassle-Free)
If you’re travelling during the March or April school holidays, consider renting your winter gear.
WinterBuddy (Singapore) provides:
✔ Winter jackets for adults & kids
✔ Boots & cold-weather accessories
✔ Try-on sessions
✔ Cleaned & ready-to-wear
✔ No storage needed after trip
Perfect for cherry blossom trips where you only need winter wear for 7–10 days.
👉 Book your winter wear rental at WinterBuddy before flying.
Ready for your next spring trip?