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What is De Grote Schijn?
Immersive experience
Family-friendly
Outdoor activity
Immerse yourself in a magical autumn walk!
De Grote Schijn invites you for a breathtaking evening stroll, full of audiovisual wonders. Whispering trees, fascinating light projections, and captivating sounds orchestrate a magical experience.
Embark on a new two-kilometer journey, where nature, music, and technology intertwine to create a world like no other. Prepare to be awestruck by the illuminating wonders of nature and discover the Kralingse Bos in an entirely new light. An unforgettable experience for all ages!
De Grote Schijn 2024 | teaser ✨
How to reach De Grote Schijn in Rotterdam?
De Grote Schijn in Rotterdam is located at the south east side of the Kralingse Bos in Rotterdam. The entrance is near the intersection of Prinses Beatrixlaan and Stinsenlaantje. Park at P+R Kralingse Zoom when travelling by car.
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Frequently asked questions
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The only official ticketing partner of De Grote Schijn is Ticketmaster. Click on ‘book your tickets’ at the bottom of this page and you will be redirected to the Ticketmaster website automatically.
First choose the day you want to visit De Grote Schijn in Rotterdam. Then select the desired time slot under ‘choose my seats’. You can enter during this 15-minute time slot. Please double check which date and time slot is on your ticket. It is not possible to visit De Grote Schijn at another location or time than the date and time slot stated on your ticket. It is not possible to change the time slot after booking.
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A piece of magic hidden on the edge of the city.
De Grote Schijn returns to Rotterdam this autumn with a luminous anniversary edition. Once again, the Kralingse Bos forms the compelling backdrop for a magical autumn walk in the darkness. Whispering trees, fascinating light projections and enchanting sounds bring the forest to life!
For the fifth time, you will be immersed in a magical world where technology, music and nature come together during a breathtaking show of about two kilometres long. During the walk, you will discover surprises behind every tree and discover secrets that will leave you in awe.
Creative director Christophe Van Hostauijen gives a sneak preview for this special anniversary edition: “We will be working with many light, sound and network technologies to make everything even more captivating and impressive this year. Visitors can expect to a surreal audio experience that will immerse them in an almost cinematic world as soon as they walk through the gate.”
De Grote Schijn 2024 takes place every evening after sunset, from 24 October to 10 November.
De Grote Schijn will be open in the evening until 11pm from 24 October to 10 November 2024. Please be aware that the last possibility to enter the forest is 9:45pm. As it is getting dark earlier and earlier, the times the lights are switched on vary.
| Thursday | 24 October | 6:45pm – 11pm |
| Friday | 25 October | 6:45pm – 11pm |
| Saturday | 26 October | 6:45pm – 11pm |
| Sunday | 27 October | 5:30pm – 11pm |
| Monday | 28 October | 5:30pm – 11pm |
| Tuesday | 29 October | 5:30pm – 11pm |
| Wednesday | 30 October | 5:30pm – 11pm |
| Thursday | 31 October | 5:30pm – 11pm |
| Friday | 1 November | 5:15pm – 11pm |
| Saturday | 2 November | 5:15pm – 11pm |
| Sunday | 3 November | 5:15pm – 11pm |
| Monday | 4 November | 5:15pm – 11pm |
| Tuesday | 5 November | 5:15pm – 11pm |
| Wednesday | 6 November | 5:15pm – 11pm |
| Thursday | 7 November | 5:15pm – 11pm |
| Friday | 8 November | 5:15pm – 11pm |
| Saturday | 9 November | 5:15pm – 11pm |
| Sunday | 10 November | 5:15pm – 11pm |
To avoid queues at the entrance and make the experience as pleasant as possible, we work with time slots of 15 minutes. After choosing your day, you can choose a time slot during which you can enter. It is not possible to change the time slot after booking.
Prefer to be flexible when it comes to the time slots? This is possible with a flex ticket. With a flex ticket you don’t have to stick to a time slot and you can choose when you enter the forest on your chosen day through a separate entrance.
There is plenty of time to walk at your own pace. The route is easily accessible and about 2 kilometres. The lights will go out at 11pm.
De Grote Schijn in Rotterdam takes place on the east-south side of the Kralingse Bos in Rotterdam. The entrance is near the intersection of Prinses Beatrixlaan number 7 and Stinsenlaantje. Find a detailed plan of the area on the Plan Your Visit page.