Winter Wonderland Rotterdam
Visitors can skate on real ice rinks, zoom down ice slides, and explore Europe's largest bouncy castle. The venue hosts themed areas including a snowy forest, an elf village with craft workshops, and a winter farm with live animals. Guests can also wander through a chalet-filled market square offering food, warm drinks, and live entertainment.
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Plan Your Visit
Website / Tickets
When
Tickets
Standard tickets: €16,50 + €1,65 servicekosten (€18,15 total). Kids tickets for ages 3–12: €12,50 + €1,25 servicekosten (€13,75 total).
Hours
Children’s shows: 11:00. Winter Wonderland by Night: from 20:00.
Food & Drink
Winter Village offers winter snacks, dishes, warm drinks and other treats, with places to sit and enjoy music.
Parking
Parkeer in de parkeergarage van Ahoy. Reserveer je plek vooraf.
Accessibility
Rotterdam Ahoy and main walking routes are wheelchair accessible, though not every activity is accessible to everyone.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Choose your day and arrival slot when booking, since days and time slots can sell out.
- Reserve a space in Ahoy’s parking garage ahead of your visit, or use Zuidplein metro station a short walk from the entrance.
- Bring gloves for the ice rink, where they are required; skate hire is included, and you may bring your own skates.
- Leave outside food and drinks at home, except baby food, as they are not permitted inside.
- Plan to stay as long as you like after arriving in your chosen slot, but remember that leaving the event ends your re-entry access.
Special Events & Promotions
- Children aged 0–2 enter free and do not need a ticket.
- Early-bird tickets are offered at a discount, with a limited number available.
- Winter Wonderland by Night is a separate 18+ evening session; separate evening tickets are available.
- Visitors under 18 must leave before Winter Wonderland by Night begins.
- Children’s morning shows: Bluey & Bingo on December 19 and 27; Woezel & Pip on December 20 and 29; Peppa’s Dansfeest on December 21 and 30; Fien & Teun on December 22 and 28.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Winter Wonderland Rotterdam for?
The daytime event is for all ages, with activities for children and adults. The separate Winter Wonderland by Night session is for adults aged 18 and over.
What activities and attractions are available?
Visitors can skate on real ice, use slides and rides, explore themed areas, join elf workshops, visit the winter farm and enjoy entertainment.
Do I need to book a ticket in advance, and can I buy one at the door?
Tickets are available while capacity remains, but days and arrival slots can sell out, so booking online in advance is advised.
What food and drink can I get, and may I bring my own?
Winter treats, meals and hot drinks are available around the event. Outside food and drink are not allowed, except baby food.
What should I know about skating and accessibility?
Skate hire is included and you may bring your own skates. Gloves are required on the ice; Ahoy and the main routes are wheelchair accessible, though some activities are not.
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