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 hereโs something many Singapore travellers donโt realiseโฆ
๐ You donโt 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:
๐ท Tulip fields
๐ธ Cherry blossoms
๐ผ Spring flower parks
๐ฟ Cool weather perfect for sightseeing
This guide covers the best alternatives to the Netherlands, including bloom dates, weather and packing tips.
1. Japan โ Tulips + Cherry Blossoms Together
๐ Best spots
Tonkami Tulip Fair (Toyama) โ 3 million tulips
Showa Kinen Park (Tokyo) โ tulips + sakura
Huis Ten Bosch (Nagasaki) โ Dutch-style tulip gardens
Hokkaido flower parks โ cooler spring blooms
๐ธ Bloom period : Late March โ April
๐ก Temperature : 8โ18ยฐC
2. South Korea โ Tulips + Cherry Blossom Parks
Most people only search for cherry blossoms in Korea, but tulips are also widely planted in spring festivals.
๐ Best spots
Everland Tulip Festival (Seoul) โ thousands of tulips
Seoul Forest Park โ spring flowers
Nami Island gardens
Jeju Island flower festivals
๐ธ Bloom period : Early April โ mid April
๐ก Temperature : 4โ16ยฐC
3. Turkey โ 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!
๐ Best spots
Emirgan Park
Gรผlhane Park
Sultanahmet Square
๐ธ Bloom period : April
๐ก Temperature : 10โ18ยฐC
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 โFlower Islandโ
Recommended Spring Packing List
โ Light winter jacket / down jacket
โ Heattech or thermal tops
โ Long pants or jeans
โ Sweater/hoodie
โ Sneakersย
โ Scarf (wind protection)
โ Foldable umbrella
Avoid:
โ Shorts
โ Thin cardigans only
โ 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:
โ Winter jackets for adults & kids
โ Boots & cold-weather accessories
โ Try-on sessions
โ Cleaned & ready-to-wear
โ No storage needed after trip
Perfect for cherry blossom trips where you only need winter wear for 7โ10 days.
๐ Book your winter wear rental at WinterBuddy before flying.
Ready for your next spring trip?