Magical Scheveningen

What can you expect from Magical Scheveningen?

During Magical Scheveningen, Scheveningen Bad is transformed into a winter wonderland with lights, music and a variety of performances. On 21, 22, 28 and 29 December, you can take a winter stroll past the Kurhaus, the Boulevard, the Palace Promenade and Kurhausplein. Along the way, you’ll come across illuminated reindeer, winter-themed figures and street theatre. There are also family shows, ice-skating displays and a children’s disco.

Christmas theatre at the Kurhaus

The Grand Hotel Amrâth Kurhaus is staging two different family shows. Through music, humour and imagination, the performers take the audience on a journey through a Christmas story.

• 21 and 22 December – Family Circus: The Christmas Edition
  Nina and Martine from Drama Kwiens act out familiar family situations where things don’t quite go to plan. During this interactive show, full of humour and imagination, the audience is invited to join in. From grandad and granny to the youngest children: everyone can play a part in this Christmas circus.
• 28 and 29 December – Dream Journey: Christmas Around the World
  Join us on a musical journey through Christmas stories and traditions from different countries. Theatre stewardess Mar10Air, Christmas pilot Siobhan and little Christmas angel Saoirse take the audience on an adventure. Along the way, you can sing along, join in and take on different roles. You could become a shepherd in the nativity scene or help bring light to dark days.
   
• Location: Grand Hotel Amrâth Kurhaus
• Performances: 4.30 pm and 6.00 pm
• Duration: 30 minutes per performance

Advance booking is compulsory for both performances.

Ice-skating shows on Kurhausplein

Two short ice-skating shows are being staged at the Cool Event Scheveningen ice rink. Skaters perform various moves and choreographed routines to music.

• Venue: Cool Event, Kurhausplein
• Times: 5.30 pm and 6.45 pm
• Duration: 5 minutes per show

Oh Deer – Illuminated reindeer

Two illuminated reindeer are walking alongside their handlers near the Kurhaus. They’re interacting with visitors, and you can have your photo taken with them.

• Location: Boulevard, on the sea-facing side of the Grand Hotel Amrâth Kurhaus
• Times: Not yet known
• Duration: 30 minutes

Winter Wonder Sledge

Meet Winter and Wonder, two reindeer pulling a decorated winter sledge. They make their way along the Boulevard, catching the eye of passers-by as they go. Perhaps you could even take a seat in the sledge yourself.

• Location: Palace Promenade, near HEMA
• Duration: 30 minutes

Winter Cloud Watchers

Two special winter characters are making their way along the Palace Promenade. As they go, they blow snowflakes in front of them and greet the crowd.

• Location: Palace Promenade
• Match times: Three 30-minute periods

Kinderdisco bij Skate by the Sea

During Magical Scheveningen, there will be a children’s disco on the ice at Skate by the Sea on two afternoons. Children can skate, dance and sing along to the music. There will also be meet-and-greets with special guests, and children can have a glitter tattoo done.

• 21 December – Children’s disco with Rumi
  Dance to K-pop music at the children’s disco with Rumi. There’ll be a meet & greet, and children can have a glitter tattoo done.
• 28 December – Children’s disco with Elsa
  Come and dance and skate along with Princess Elsa from Frozen. There’ll also be a meet-and-greet and glitter tattoos.
   
• Locatie: Skate by the Sea, Boulevard Scheveningen
• Time: 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm

Combineer Magical Scheveningen met de Royal Winter Boulevard

Whilst visiting Magical Scheveningen, you can also explore the Royal Winter Boulevard. The Boulevard is decorated with winter lights and light installations.

In the winter domes, you can dine on the Boulevard, enjoy a cheese fondue or sip mulled wine. There’s also a dedicated winter bar and opportunities to sing karaoke.

The Royal Winter Boulevard is open from 4 December to 4 January inclusive.