FAQ
Welcome to the FAQ section.
Here you will find the answers to some of the most common questions about do’s & don’ts, how to get here, when, where, what, and how. If you have any further questions, feel free to contact us. We are always happy to hear from you and help you make the most of your experience.
Age Restriction
Please note: Festival participation from 18 years old.
Awareness Team
At Garbicz we want to create a space that is characterised by mutual respect and consensus. A world in which we can all feel safe and free. We don‘t tolerate sexism, racism, rejectionism, queerphobia or any other form of discrimination.
The awareness team is here to guide, help and support – and to do everything possible to make all of our spaces less discriminatory. They are located near Eclipse and Medics, next to the food court.
Animals
No animals allowed on Garbicz. We love your furry friends so much, but there is too much happening during the festival.
Arrival
Your guide to getting to Garbicz Festival. We are located in the city of Garbicz, Poland.
Take the Bassliner
We strongly recommend taking one of the bassliner busses from Berlin Ostbahnhof. No change of trains and tracks and arrive directly on site with a drink in hand. Booking is available through their website. They usually add rides as bookings fill up, so don’t wait until the very end to catch your preferred slot. Journey takes approx. 2h in a perfect world, but be prepared for for potential border control checks, which can add to travel times. Again, Bassliner Tickets are NOT INCLUDED in your ticket this year, so no need to wait for the voucher any day longer 🙂
Camper Van Arrival
Pass through Garbicz village for accreditation and receive your Camper Sticker, granting access to the festival site. Each sleeping vehicle requires one sticker; cars delivering wagons must park in our designated lot. Trust in our skilled traffic team and follow their instructions for a hassle-free experience.
Car Arrival
Secured parking is available throughout the festival and ticket is mandatory. Shuttles will go from car park to festival grounds 24/7. You can’t sleep in the car during the festival and you cannot leave your car anywhere else 🙂 Again, trust in our skilled traffic team and follow their instructions for a hassle-free experience.
We have been in discussions with the fire department about electric cars. However, due to the ongoing drought and increased fire risk, we urge everyone to exercise caution and be vigilant.
The lack of specific regulations on this matter contributed to the length of our discussions, as we needed to ensure that all safety concerns were thoroughly addressed. We must prioritize guidance from the fire department before we can provide further information. Thank you for your attention and consideration.
Train Arrival
Arrive at Rzepin (Poland) and share a 30-euro taxi to the site. Check your preferred connections in advance and regularly. We recommend taking the bassliner bus (see above).
Airports & Transfers
If you’re flying in, Berlin Schönefeld is the nearest airport. For Bassliner passengers arriving by plane, the meeting point is at Berlin Ostbahnhof station. If you’re landing in Poland, Poznan Airport is the closest, located 149 km away (approximately 1:30 hours by car), but you’ll need to arrange your own transportation from there.
Bassliner
We strongly recommend taking one of the bassliner busses from Berlin Ostbahnhof. No change of trains and tracks, arrive directly on site with a drink in hand. Booking is available through their website. They usually add rides as bookings fill up, so don’t wait until the very end to catch your preferred slot. Journey takes approx. 2h in a perfect world, but be prepared for for potential border control checks, which can add to travel times. Again, Bassliner Tickets are NOT INCLUDED in your ticket this year, so no need to wait for the voucher any day longer.
Body Treats at Lichtung
What types of wellness treatments are available at Lichtung?
Lichtung offers a range of wellness experiences including Therapeutic Massage, Deep Tissue & Fascia Release, Lomi Lomi, Somatic Bodywork, Reiki, Womb Healing, 1:1 Breathwork Coaching and the immersive Sound Tube Experience. All sessions are designed to support deep rest, somatic integration, and emotional regulation.
How can I book a massage or treatment at Lichtung?
You can pre-book your session online before the festival. You will then have the opportunity to secure your preferred time and therapist when you arrive at Lichtung. Walk-in bookings will be available during the festival at the Reception area of Lichtung, but we recommend booking your time slot within the first days of the festival as they can sell out quickly.
Is it necessary to book treatments in advance or can I book on-site?
It is advisable to book in advance if possible, as wellness services at Lichtung are popular and may have limited availability.
Are the wellness services included in the festival ticket or do they require separate payment?
1:1 wellness treatments such as Massages, Reiki, Womb Healing, individual Breathwork Coaching and the Sound Tube Experience at Lichtung require separate payment and are not included in the festival ticket. However, access to the Banja (steam sauna), workshops, and immersive performances are included in your festival pass.
Note: All payments on-site are cashless via the festival wristband system. Please top up your wristband in advance for smooth access to services.
Where is Lichtung located within the festival?
Lichtung is the dedicated health and wellness zone at Garbicz Festival, located near the Tentation area by the lake. It’s a tranquil space offering massages, treatments, workshops, performances, and live music at the Teabar. Follow the signs — and the eye — to find us!
Can I participate in other wellness activities besides massages?
Absolutely! Lichtung offers a variety of wellness activities including yoga, movement classes, sauna sessions, and a diverse range of breathwork techniques. These offerings are designed to help you regulate your nervous system and reconnect with your body in the middle of the festival experience.
What payment methods are accepted for massages and treatments?
All payments are cashless via the Garbicz Festival wristband system. You can top up your wristband online or at designated top-up points throughout the festival.
Who can I contact if I have questions about booking or availability?
For specific questions about massage or treatment availability at Lichtung, feel free to contact our coordination team at lichtung@garbiczfestival.com. You can also reach out via the official Garbicz Festival website’s support form.
Confetti
We love nature more, so please leave your glitter and confetti at home.
Children
No kids are allowed on Garbicz ground during the Festival. As there is lots of interest, we are working on a solution towards a kinder camping area. If that happens, we will announce it!
Deposit
There is a deposit on all glasses and bottles. Deposit is only refundable after the festival, if it was paid with Szunnys you charged up on the festival site. Deposits which were bought with your pre-loaded Szunnys are not refundable for technical reasons – however, they can be used for any purchases on site.
Dinners and Brunches at Lichtung
What types of dinner and pop up brunches are available?
Lichtung offers a range of pop up food experiences on a playground in the forest.
Where is Lichtung located within the festival? brunch at Lichtung?
Lichtung is the dedicated health and wellness zone at Garbicz Festival, located near the Tentation area by the lake. It’s a tranquil space offering massages, treatments, workshops, performances, and live music at the Teabar. Follow the signs — and the eye — to find us!
Who can I contact if I have questions about booking or availability?
All payments are cashless via the Garbicz Festival wristband system. You can top up your wristband online or at designated top-up points throughout the festival.
Drinking Water
Our tap water is drinkable. Bring your own bottles or buy our Garbicz bottles onsite.
We are providing more water stations around the festival site every year that will provide everyone with fresh filtered drinking water from our wells that are about a 100 meters deep.
Festival Camping
You find all info about general camping, campervans, camping locations, and parking in our Camping FAQs here.
First Aid
We have Polish, English, and German-speaking medics on site, supported by the experienced team from Eclipse. They are equipped to assist in critical situations.
That said, everyone is responsible for their own well-being. Take care of yourself and those around you. No one wants to miss out on the fun by ending up in psychiatric care or a hospital.
Food Forest
Did you know that Garbicz is secretly a food festival? Look and smell around, meet the kitchen teams, and trust your gut instincts. This is the way, and you will always feel yummy in your tummy. We serve international cuisine and Polish classics as well as a wide selection of drinks. It is worth trying our delicious and multicultural food stands.
In addition to the regular food stalls, the Food Forest also hosts beautiful dinners, brunches, and tastings – perfect for both solo foodies and hungry crews. Spots are limited, so we recommend booking in advance.
Check out our Extras!
Groceries & Supplies
You should pre-top up your wristband. You pay for everything on site with your Wristband only.
Personal food is allowed. No glass bottles. No barbecues. Dispose of waste responsibly.
Guest Accessibility
Due to the wild and natural terrain of our festival grounds, we unfortunately do not have the infrastructure to accommodate disabilities at this time. We thank you for your understanding.
ID Check at Entry
We’ll be checking IDs at the entrance, so please bring an official photo ID with you. No exceptions – thank you for understanding.
Lost & Found
Please email verloren@garbiczfestival.com if you lost something that is not your brain or come to the Infopoint next to Wiese during the festival.
We want you to be reunited with your treasures.
Musicians & DJ
We do not accept applications for musicians and DJs. We still hope you come and spend an amazing time with us at the festival.
Payment on site
HOW TO PAY AT THE FESTIVAL
Garbicz Festival is completely cashless! We use a contactless RFID payment system, which means your wristband chip is your digital wallet that you fill up with Szunnys.
1 Szunny = 1 Zloty
You’ll use your wristband to pay for food, drinks, and goods at all vendors and bars on site. You can top it up with money at any time on-site and check your balance at any vendor or top-up station.
FESTIVAL PRE-TOP-UP (highly recommended – skip the lines!)
If you purchased a festival pre-top-up on our website:
Simply show the QR code at accreditation during check-in. Your pre-loaded credit will be added directly to your wristband.
Forgot to show the code at accreditation?
No problem! Just visit the Troubleshooting Team at the Infopoint, and they’ll take care of it for you.
LOST YOUR WRISTBAND OR CHIP NOT WORKING?
Visit the Infopoint where our troubleshooting team can help.
If your chip isn’t working or you’ve lost your wristband, they can block the old one and transfer your remaining balance to a new wristband.
IMPORTANT: KEEP YOUR WRISTBAND FOR REFUND AFTER THE FESTIVAL
No Photo Policy
No Photos, No Cameras
Please do not take any photos or videos with your smartphone on the dancefloors. Also do not bring any equipment like SLR, video, or analog cameras on the festival grounds. These are strict rules and ensure an immersive and safe experience for all of us. Additionally there will be a badged media team that will work respectfully. You can read our No Photo policy here.
Soundsystem
You don’t need to bring your own soundsystem with you. There are enough good tunes going around the festival, and give your camping neighbors some well-deserved rest.
Sustainability
Here at Garbicz, sustainability is more than just an idea. It’s our way of life. Read our sustainability guide on how you can join us on our vital mission.
Tentation Stay
SOLD OUT
All tents for Tentation Stay 2025 are gone – thank you for the overwhelming love.
To accommodate more Tentation lovers we offer a limited amount of extra tents in WUNDERWALD.
More infos here!
Please note: The Garbicz Festival entrance ticket is NOT included in this purchase!
If you’d like to be the first to hear about next year’s glamping bookings, simply drop us a line at tentation@garbiczfestival.com and we’ll add you to the 2026 mailing list.
Ticket Swap
Bought your ticket and can’t go? You can make somebody else enormously happy with it. To resell your ticket(s), you have to fill out the personalization form first in order to be able to get the PDF file and the ticket code that’s required to create the offer on Ticketswap. Don’t know how? Write to our partners at Hoeme who can help you with that.
As soon as someone buys your ticket, your own ticket becomes invalid and a new ticket is created for the new owner, which then also has to be personalized by them with their own data.
Ticketswap link here!
Wednesday Ticket
Wednesday Tickets are online here!
ONLY VALID IN COMBINATION WITH A FESTIVAL TICKET
This ticket grants you early access to Garbicz Festival from on the 30.07 – 12:00pm.
With this ticket, we offer a preview to enjoy the diverse facets of Garbicz Festival in a serene setting, before the large dance floors come alive. Get a head start to your weekend as we open our art and lighting installations for viewing. Participate in workshops and enjoy the sauna at Lichtung. Engage in interactive plays and performances or just taste delights from food stalls with live music in our winebar, or just unwind by our beautiful lake and release your travel tension.
