Your Ultimate Guide to Picking Tulips in Germany

Tulip fields in Germany, who would have thought? Certainly not me! During all my research before our PCS, not once did I stumble upon anything referring to Germany’s tulip fields. I have to say, they are definitely worth a visit (especially if you’ve never seen a tulip field before).

Tulip Varieties

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You may be surprised to find that not all tulips look the same. Before I visited my first tulip field in Germany, I was only familiar with about three types of tulips. Brace yourself because there are actually forty-two tulip varieties! You read that correct, FORTY-TWO! My personal favorites are any of the feathered and multicolored varieties.

When to visit?

Tulip picking season in Germany usually starts mid April and lasts through the beginning of May. Each year is a bit different due to variations in weather (This year we had an unusually long Winter, which pushed the season back a bit).

Trying to plan the perfect time of day for pictures? I personally recommend early morning or in the evening (This helps to avoid the harsh Sun).

How do we pay to pick tulips?

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You will find that many of the farms in Germany rely heavily on an honor system. What do I mean by honor system? Farms will place small stands at the front of the tulip fields which notate the cost of each flower, how to cut the tulips and any additional rules. Usually there will be a cash deposit box where you can insert your payment.

Coming from America, this concept boggled our minds a bit. Trusting strangers to pay with no supervision? I don’t know many places in the U.S.A. that would utilize this concept. When we purchased our first self-pay pumpkin during fall, we were pretty jumpy. We basically expected someone to pop out and yell at us saying we were stealing a pumpkin. Now, we realize this is a pretty standard practice throughout Germany.

Not sure how much money to bring? Prices usually range from fifty cents to about three Euros per flower. It all depends on the farm. Smaller towns tend to be less pricey and farms near major cities tend to charge a higher price. As these locations are self-serve, be sure to bring cash for payment!

Tip: The payment stand will have scissors and/or small floral knives to use when harvesting your tulips (It is recommended to cut the stem close to the ground). You will also find floral wire at the payment stand to bundle your flowers together.

General Rules

All tulip farms have a few of the same general rules:

1. Do not step over the tulips or walk through the actual tulip rows (Walk to the end of the paths in-between rows if you wish to transition to a new row).
2. Do not pick any tulips unless you plan to pay for them.
3. No running or jumping. Also, do not sit in the tulips (Basically, just walk down the rows).
4. Some tulip fields allow dogs and some do not. Check for signs. All fields ask that you pick up after your dog and try not to let them pee on the flowers (It will make them wilt). Be sure to bring a leash as many farms require dogs to be leashed on their property.
5. Do not walk over the freshly planted dirt beds (It will harm to next round of tulips that have yet to bloom).
6. Maintain current rules of social distancing.
7. Cash only (There is no way to pay by card or check).

Where can I find tulip fields?

Many towns throughout Germany have tulip fields you can pay to pick flowers in! Personally, I recommend driving around & keeping your eyes peeled for bright colors. I have noticed that many of the tulip fields are located near rivers or the autobahn. Don’t feel like searching on your own? I’ve got you covered!

Here are some tulip fields I have found within 40 minutes of Wiesbaden:

Oppenheim (Click here for directions)

25 minute drive from Wiesbaden.

Located along the Rhine River, this flower field is perfectly situated if you are looking to enjoy a stroll along the river. Beware, there is a fire station nearby if your dog is skittish of loud noises or sirens. Tulips are 50 cents per flower. Dogs are allowed.

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Mainz (Click here for directions)

25 minute drive from Wiesbaden.

Right off the autobahn, this tulip field is convenient and reasonably priced at 50 cents per tulip. Dogs are allowed.

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Mainz (Click here for directions)

25 minute drive from Wiesbaden.

Just down the street from the above mentioned Mainz tulip field, this field has quite a few rows of blooming tulips. Towering wind turbines and farm fields make for a picturesque backdrop during your visit. Each tulip is 50 cents. Dogs are allowed.

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Sprendlingen (Click here for directions)

36 minute drive from Wiesbaden.

Located just off the autobahn, this flower field was easily accessible and filled with a variety of tulips. Flowers are priced at 50 cents per tulip. Dogs are allowed.

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Don’t want to pick your own tulips?

Visit your local farmers market, grocery store or farm! The market in downtown Wiesbaden always has beautiful flowers available. You can visit on a Wednesday or Saturday morning.

Looking for other flower fields? Stay tuned for our upcoming blog where I will detail all my favorite flower spots in Germany! Make sure you are subscribed to our email list and/or follow us on Instagram to be the first to know when the blog is live!

Have you found any self-pick tulip fields in Germany? Please comment their location down below or message me! Our family would love to visit.

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