Frequently asked questions

What are the opening hours of Soestdijk Palace?
The palace garden and the Orangery are regularly open from Friday to Sunday, between 11:00 and 19:00. For the most up-to-date opening hours and any exceptions, see our opening hours.

The palace is (partly) open during exhibitions and special events. Please consult our calendar for an overview of upcoming events and their opening hours.

Can the palace garden be visited?
Yes, the palace garden can be visited from Friday to Sunday, from 11:00 AM to 19:00 PM. Admission to the palace garden costs €2,50. This park fee contributes to the maintenance and preservation of the estate.
If you book an activity or a ticket for an exhibition, this admission fee is waived.
However, in exceptional cases, the gardens may be closed due to special (weather) conditions. Therefore, always plan your visit and check the opening dates and times based on our opening hours.

How do I get to Soestdijk Palace?
Soestdijk Palace is located in the middle of the country and is easily accessible; on foot, by bike, by public transport and by car. See page accessibility. The walk from the ticket office to the palace is approximately 10 minutes. Are you having difficulty walking? We offer a golf cart transfer between the ticket office and the palace for a small fee.

Is there parking available at Soestdijk Palace?
Soestdijk Palace has its own closed parking lot (paid parking). Follow the signs from the provincial road or view the detailed route description. Please note, the car park closes at 20:00pm.

How much does parking cost?
Parking fees can be paid at the parking meter at the cashier after your visit. The car park closes at 8:00 PM.
The parking fee is €2,50 per hour, with a maximum of €10.

Can coaches/buses park on site?
Visitors can get off at the regular bus stop next to the visitors entrance. Coaches can park briefly on the other side of the Amsterdamsestraatweg just before the intersection towards Soest.

Can I rent a space at Soestdijk Palace?
Yes, this is possible. Read more on the page Organiser, or contact us via organiseer@paleissoestdijk.nl to discuss the options.

Can I eat and/or drink at Paleis Soestdijk?
When open, the Orangery is generally open for coffee, lunch, and snacks. It is not permitted to bring your own food and/or drinks or to consume them inside the palace or on the grounds of Soestdijk Palace. Would you like to picnic on the estate? Then you can make use of our specially curated picnic basket (to be ordered via the orange button at the bottom left of our website under 'reserve a table').

To enjoy coffee and treats in the palace, you can go to the Orangery.

What are the payment options at Paleis Soestdijk?
At the ticket office, palace shop and Orangery you can only pay by PIN (not by credit card).

Is there a charging station available?
Yes, there is a charging station for electric bicycles, near the ticket office. There is no charging station for electric cars.

Is there a bicycle shed?
Yes, there are parking spaces available for bicycles.

Is Soestdijk Palace accessible for people in wheelchairs?
Yes, there are parking spaces for disabled visitors in our car park, next to the ticket office. This is where you enter the estate. The estate is accessible to people using wheelchairs or walkers. From the ticket office, it is approximately 250 meters to the Orangery, and from the Orangery, it is approximately 250 meters to the palace entrance. This is a total walk of about 10 minutes through the beautifully landscaped Zocher park.
The wheelchair entrance is located at the front of the palace.

Are wheelchairs available for visitors?
Yes, there are wheelchairs and walkers available for visitors, these are located at the entrance ticket office. Our volunteers will be happy to assist you with this, ask about this at the entrance. Read more on the page Accessibility.

Are there disabled toilets at Soestdijk Palace?
Toilets for people using a wheelchair are available in both the Orangery and the palace.

Can I make phone calls, take photographs or film inside Soestdijk Palace?
It is not permitted to make phone calls or film inside the palace. Photography is permitted under certain conditions: no flash, no tripod, only for private use and photography is not permitted in all rooms, see the instructions per room or ask the staff on site about the possibilities.

Are dogs allowed at Soestdijk Palace?
The palace gardens are accessible to dogs, provided they are kept on a leash. Dogs are not allowed inside the palace. This rule does not apply to official assistance dogs.

Can I smoke on the grounds of Soestdijk Palace?
Smoking is only allowed in the special smoking area.

Can I still purchase a palace garden pass?
The Palace Garden Pass (free) was one-time and was valid until August 31, 2025.

May I come and take professional photos at Soestdijk Palace?
With a regular admission ticket, taking professional photos on the grounds of Soestdijk Palace is included. not allowedTo organize a photoshoot, we kindly request that you contact us in advance via organizeer@paleissoestdijk.nl.

*Parking cars and bicycles is at your own risk. The owner accepts no liability for theft, damage and/or loss of your property.