Practical information
Here you will find all the practical info about The Luminous Nights of Castle de Haar
What to expect? - Route and parking - Questions about tickets
What to expect? - Route and parking - Questions about tickets
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Dates and timesThe event will continue from December 6, 2025 to January 4, 2026 -
Prices- Adults €23.50 incl. service charge
- Reduced rate €18.50 incl. service fee (Children from 4 years old, holders of a disabled pass and one accompanying person)
- Free (Children up to 3 years old)
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Distance and durationThe walk is about 2.2 kilometers and lasts between 60 and 90 minutes -
ParkingThere is ample paid parking at the entrance of the event. (€12,00 incl. service charges)
Access parking via Parkweg 5, 3455 RH Haarzuilens. -
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.
What to expect
Everything for an unforgettable winter evening.
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An enchanting evening stroll through the magically lit castle park. -
An all-new story full of fantasy, but also packed with true, historical facts from the castle's rich past. This year, the animals of the park take center stage. -
Get carried away by a new, symphonic soundtrack that perfectly complements the atmosphere and story. - Once again this year we have created a completely new walking route for you. So you will not only discover hidden places in the domain, but also rediscover the well-known gardens from a completely new, enchanting angle.
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Impressive light installations and projections that bring the castle and other buildings to life. -
Atmospheric hospitality area with winter snacks and drinks to warm up.
Route 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.
- Starting in mid-October, combo tickets will be available to get to the event by train and shuttle bus. Follow our social media for more information.
- This is an additional batch of tickets on top of those available now.
- 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 will find all the important information about your tickets to The Luminous Nights. Please read our terms and conditions carefully before booking.
We strive to keep our prices as fair and transparent as possible. The total price you pay is made up of the basic ticket price and a service fee of €1.50 per ticket.
The ticket price we try to determine each year as balanced as possible. The cost of putting on a large-scale event with the necessary permits and quality suppliers increases every year.
The service cost is necessary to cover the following:
The ticket price we try to determine each year as balanced as possible. The cost of putting on a large-scale event with the necessary permits and quality suppliers increases every year.
The service cost is necessary to cover the following:
- External Costs: These are the fees that ticketing and payment platforms charge us per ticket.
- Flexible Rebooking Service: To fund our rebooking service, we have shifted a small portion of the total price to the service fee. This covers the administration if you want to rebook your tickets to another date. For the total price you pay as a visitor, this basically makes no difference unless you use this service.
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.
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