Practical Information
Here you'll find all the practical information about "The Luminous Nights at De Haar Castle"
What can you expect? - Directions and parking - Questions about tickets
What can you expect? - Directions and parking - Questions about tickets
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Dates and timesThe event will take place from December 4, 2026, through January 3, 2027 -
Distance and durationThe walk is about 2.2 kilometers and lasts between 60 and 90 minutes -
Public TransportationLumineuze Nachten at a special discount with NS.
For the first time ever: train + shuttle + admission in one ticket.
Benefits:
Discounted rate - No reservation required - 360 extra early-bird tickets available every night - Free shuttle between Vleuten and the castle - Easy round-trip travel from anywhere in the Netherlands -
Prices- Adults €24.50 , including service charges
- Reduced rate: €19.50 , including service fees (Children ages 4 and up, disability card holders, and one accompanying adult)
- Free (Children up to 3 years old)
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LocationCastle de Haar, Haarzuilens, Utrecht NL -
Who is welcome?Everyone is welcome. The event is suitable for all ages. -
AccessibilityThe castle park is wheelchair friendly, just keep in mind there are many gravel paths.
It is not possible to rent a wheelchair on site. -
Can I have something to eat or drink?Halfway through the walk, there will be a cozy winter terrace with small snacks and drinks to warm up. -
Are dogs welcome?Dogs are welcome if kept on a short leash. Don't forget your poop bags either! -
Any questions?Please use the chat function on our contact page. -
Discover UtrechtMake it a nice filled day with a visit to the center Discover it here at this link -
Castle de HaarTake a look in and around the largest castle in the Netherlands on this page. -
ParkingAddress: 5 Parkweg, 3455 RH Haarzuilens
Upon arrival, follow the signs and the directions of the traffic controllers.- Please note: The parking lot is not accessible via Kasteellaan. Follow only the marked route.
- Parking is prohibited in the immediate vicinity, and this rule is strictly enforced.
- Pre-paid parking ticket: €13, including a €2.50 service fee. Add this to your order.
- On-site parking ticket: €14.
Directions and parking
How to get to the event? Need parking ticket? Follow this link.
- Address: Kasteellaan 1, 3455 RH Haarzuilens. Please follow the signage once you are in the neighborhood.
- There is free, unguarded bicycle parking at the entrance.
- Address: Parkweg 5, 3455 RH Haarzuilens. Please follow the signage and instructions of the traffic controllers once you are in the area.
- Important: There is no vehicular access via Castle Avenue, the normal entrance to the parking lot. Please follow the designated route.
- There is a parking ban in the immediate area which is strictly enforced by the police.
- A parking ticket costs €12 (incl. €2.5 service fee), don't forget to add a parking ticket to your order.
- On-site parking tickets cost €13.
Castle de Haar,
Park Road 5, 3455 RH
Haarzuilens, Utrecht NL
Frequently Asked Questions About Tickets
Here you'll find all the important information about your tickets for De Lumineuze Nachten. Read our terms and conditions carefully before booking.
Yes, parking is not included in your admission ticket. Don't forget to add a parking ticket to your shopping cart during your online order as well. That way you are immediately assured of a parking space upon arrival.
Did you forget to book a parking ticket with your original order? No problem. Just follow these simple steps to add a separate parking ticket:
Your parking ticket is valid all day on the chosen date and is not tied to a specific time slot. So make sure the date matches your already purchased admission tickets.
- Go to our ticket shop.
- Choose in the calendar the exact date of your visit to The Luminous Nights.
- In the overview of available time slots, you will see a special slot labeled "Parking Only" on each day. Click on this specific slot.
- Add the parking ticket to your shopping cart and complete payment.
Your parking ticket is valid all day on the chosen date and is not tied to a specific time slot. So make sure the date matches your already purchased admission tickets.
Yes, you can rebook your tickets up to 7 days before your scheduled visit. You can do this via the self-service. You simply convert your tickets into a voucher.
Note: The value of the voucher is equal to the ticket price minus the service fee. You can then use this voucher as a discount code when booking a new date.
Note: The value of the voucher is equal to the ticket price minus the service fee. You can then use this voucher as a discount code when booking a new date.
Purchased tickets are non-refundable. Only in the rare case of extreme weather conditions, where we as an organization decide to cancel the event, you are entitled to a full refund. In all other cases, refunds are not possible.
Time slots with the 'Advantage' label are offered at €2 discount per admission ticket and €1 discount per parking ticket.
These are our off-peak hours: times when it is usually quieter in the park, such as on days outside school vacations or the later times in the evening. By spreading out the flow of visitors better, we ensure a more pleasant experience for everyone.
Take advantage of a lower rate and enjoy the magic in comfort!
These are our off-peak hours: times when it is usually quieter in the park, such as on days outside school vacations or the later times in the evening. By spreading out the flow of visitors better, we ensure a more pleasant experience for everyone.
Take advantage of a lower rate and enjoy the magic in comfort!
Your ticket is tied to a specific time slot. We ask you to respect this time slot as much as possible to guarantee the flow of visitors. Do unforeseen circumstances make you arrive a little earlier or later? No worries, you do not have to rebook your tickets. A small deviation from your time slot is allowed.