## Crazy Selfie (Soest Zuid, near Amersfoort): what to expect, how it works, and how to get great shots

Crazy Selfie is a Dutch selfie studio built around optical illusions, staged photo sets, and simple “camera tricks” you do with your own phone. The concept is straightforward: you book a timed session, get a short briefing, then move through illusion rooms making as many photos as you want.

### Quick reality check on the address (important)
the listing data lists Heuvellaan 50, 1217 JN Hilversum, and some third-party listings also show that Hilversum address.
However, the official CrazySelfie contact page currently lists the visit address as Zuidpromenade 24, 3768 EM, Soest Zuid.

Because of this mismatch, treat “Hilversum” as potentially outdated location data unless you’ve verified it against the online booking agenda or via their WhatsApp contact.

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## What it is (and what it isn’t)
Crazy Selfie positions itself as a selfie studio full of optical illusions and photo techniques—sets designed to “break” your eyes/brain in a fun way on camera.

It’s not a museum where you passively look at exhibits. It’s an active, phone-first experience: if you don’t take photos, you’re missing the point.

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## How the visit works
### Timed sessions (1.5 hours)
They work with time slots of 1.5 hours, including instructions beforehand, and limit how many groups are inside at once.

### Booking model and base price
The official pricing page lists:
– €19,95 per person
– For a 1.5-hour time slot
– From 2 people (and they note they’ll contact you for reservations over 10 people)

### Opening days (reservation-based)
Officially, they’re open Wednesday through Sunday, based on reservation, with Thursday evening openings mentioned; during some holiday periods they may also open Monday/Tuesday (region-dependent).

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## Location and getting there (based on the official site)
### Official visit address
– Zuidpromenade 24, 3768 EM, Soest Zuid (Netherlands)

### Public transport and parking
The venue states:
– Soest Zuid train station is about a 5-minute walk
– A bus stop is directly in front
– There’s sufficient free parking nearby
– They mention a dedicated disabled parking space behind the building

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## What you’ll do inside (and optional add-ons)
### Core experience: illusion rooms + guidance + app
You’re expected to:
– Bring your smartphone
– Download their free app (Android/iOS links are provided on the site)
– Follow staff guidance for best results

### Extras you can book alongside the main slot
Their site mentions optional experiences such as:
– Crazy House
– Crazy Twister
– Crazy Studio 18+
– Crazy Cartoon Café

(What those include can change, so treat availability as dependent on the reservation agenda.)

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## Practical photo tips that actually matter here
These are grounded in the experience requirements and published visit guidance:

– Show up a few minutes early. They explicitly warn that arriving late can mean you can’t join your time slot.
– Charge your phone + clear storage. Their own prep checklist calls this out.
– Expect “setup time,” not just snapping. Optical illusion photos often require trial-and-error positioning; the 1.5 hours includes instruction time.

Potentially outdated but useful tip (flagged): A past Groupon deal page advised not wearing green (likely for chroma/illusion effects), and noted that some rooms may not allow shoes. That page’s deal validity window ended in 2024, so treat these as “might still apply, but verify.”

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## Who it’s good for (based on their stated positioning)
They explicitly frame it as suitable for:
– Families
– Friends
– Colleagues / teams
– Group outings

If you’re traveling with mixed ages or a group that wants a weather-proof activity, a reservation-based indoor slot is the main advantage.

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## Accessibility and inclusivity notes (what we can say for sure)
– They mention an accessible parking space behind the building.
– They do not (on the visible official contact text) provide detailed info about step-free access, elevator availability, sensory considerations, or wheelchair navigation inside the studio.

If accessibility details matter for your party, the most accurate step is to message their WhatsApp contact listed on the official site and ask about your specific needs.

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## Two contextual internal link opportunities (add these if you have matching pages)
– Link to your Amersfoort guide (they position the studio as “near Amersfoort”).
– Link to your Hilversum guide (because multiple third-party listings still associate Crazy Selfie with Hilversum, and readers may search it that way).