HAPPENING 29–30 DEC 2025 | Rotterdam Ahoy is hosting a new two-day winter event on 29 and 30 December, built around a large indoor ice rink, family entertainment and an evening programme with live music and bingo. If you want a festive plan between Christmas and New Year’s, this is one of the bigger indoor options on the calendar.
What to expect at Winter Wonderland Rotterdam
You walk into a winter village set-up with lights, food stands, photo spots and activities spread around the rink. The idea is simple: skate when you feel like it, wander around when you don’t, and stay for the evening programme if you’re going with friends or colleagues.
The centrepiece is a large ice rink where you can skate throughout the day. Around it, you can expect smaller activities such as winter games and themed “snowball fight” moments, plus places to grab a warm drink and take a few properly wintry photos. Think of it as an indoor alternative to the usual Christmas market vibe, but with skating as the main reason to go.
Taking kids to Winter Wonderland Rotterdam
Going with children? The programme names Woezel & Pip and Bluey & Bingo for shows and meet-and-greets, plus a children’s circus element by Rotjeknor. It’s the kind of set-up where kids can bounce from activity to activity, while you stay close by with a coffee or something warm.
Evening programme: André Hazes and R&B & Pop Bingo
If you’re going later, the tone shifts into “night out” mode. The line-up mentions André Hazes, plus a R&B & Pop Bingo built around big singalong tracks from the 1990s, 2000s and current hits. This is the bit that makes it work for friends and colleagues as much as for families.
Practical information
Dates: 29 and 30 December 2025
Venue: Rotterdam Ahoy
Address: Wilhelminakade 332, 3072 AR Rotterdam, Netherlands
Parking: Paid parking nearby
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Tickets: https://winterwonderlandrotterdam.nl/tickets/
How to get to Rotterdam Ahoy and what the area is like
Rotterdam Ahoy is located on the south side of the city, in the Ahoy/Zuiderpark area, which is built for large-scale events and is usually straightforward to reach by public transport, bike, or car. If you are coming from the centre, you will typically be travelling south across the river, with the last stretch taking you through an event district with wide roads, clear signage and parking options.
