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Welcome to the craziest camping of the east! This is where you start your mini-holiday, right on the water, beach and festival grounds.Unfold that tent and jump in the biggest silent disco in Twente. And the best part: tomorrow we do it again, because Fresh Village is open for three days. Everything you want to know about this fabulous camping can be found below.
Freshtival does not end on the festival terrain. The party just goes on and on at Fresh Village. Check out our entertainment line up here!
New this year: we kick off Freshtival on the Friday with a mega Pre-party on our festival grounds. Spread across no less than 6 areas – for camping visitors only.
CAMPING TICKETS
Put together your perfect weekend here: from a luxury festipi by the water to your own tent within walking distance of the beach and festival grounds.
Besides all the cool activities, a place to charge your phone, a shower, and a clean toilet would be nice as well. At Fresh Village you will find all facilities that you and your friends need.
And can we welcome you and your friends to our Fresh Village campsite?! This promises to be one in the books! View the different tickets that fit your adventure here. And check out the useful info below, before you storm our entrance gates with all your belongings!
Fresh Village is the camping of Freshtival! The place to be if you come to Freshtival, because here the party never ends. Spread across an East Village & West Village you can sleep in your own tent or in one of our luxury accommodations at the beach. But let’s be honest: when you choose to nap, you will of course miss all the fun!
The camping is located near the festival grounds at Recreatiepark Het Rutbeek. Therefore you can make your way from your tent to your favorite artist within no-time. Hop your way there, crawl your way back! The navigation address is Haaksbergerstraat 1010, 7548 PC Enschede. Turn off your navigation as soon as you see the yellow signs ‘Freshtival’ / ‘Camping’.
The Fresh Village camping opens its doors on Friday, June 3 and closes on Monday June 6 (Pentecost).
Opening hours:
Opening hours camping bridge:
To get from the parking lot to the campground, you have to cross a road. To make this safe, there is a bridge that is open all weekend.
In addition to the bridge, we also work with crossing guards at fixed times, so that you do not have to carry your camping stuff over the bridge. They will be there from:
TIP: Come Friday before 21:00 to avoid lugging your camping stuff over the bridge. Our crossing guards will help you cross before 21:00.
On Saturday and Sunday, crossing the road is via the bridge.
When you first enter the campground, to check-in, you may bring your own food and drink. After that, this is no longer allowed. Per person you can bring a maximum of:
Glassware is always prohibited!
In our ticket shop you can buy pre-cooled cans of beer and bottles of water; to be picked up at the camping store.
Naturally, you will also find plenty of cold (soft) drinks in the Fresh Village supermarket. Check out what’s in the assortment.
You can park your car right next to the camping area. Festival goers who have accommodations at Camping 1 (East Village) must first cross a road via our Camping Bridge to get to their campsite.
A ‘Camping + Weekend’-ticket gives you a standard camping place on Camping 2 (West Village). Sweet! So, get your camping stuff from the attic, bring your sleeping gear and put up your tent with your friends in the sun!
Camping 1 (East Village, at the waterfront) will be completely filled with Friends Areas and pre-set tents (Tipi, Delta Deluxe and The Lodge) this year.
We like to make sure there’s nothing missing in your perfect Freshtival Weekend. So this is what you can add to the menu:
Get your upgrades in our ticketshop.
All Camping Upgrades above can be collected (on presentation of your ticket) at the big Fresh Village Supermarket at Camping 2.
Arriving by public transport? Take the shuttle bus from Enschede central station to Fresh Village. You and your bags will be dropped off right in front of the entrance, so you won’t have to drag all your stuff around. Get your shuttle bus return ticket in our ticketshop.
The shuttle buses only run on Saturday and Sunday, not on Friday or Monday. Shuttle bus times:
For Friday and/or Monday we advise you to take a taxi (reserve this in advance if necessary).
Are you coming by car?
With a valid camping parking ticket you have access to the parking area that’s located directly next to the camping site.
For more information about transport, check this page.
Entering Fresh Village is only allowed with a valid camping ticket, which can be purchased in our ticketshop. Your bags will be checked at the entrance to see if your items are allowed. Please carefully read the camping regulations to find out what is and what is not allowed on the camping.
Visual summary of what (not) to bring!
What are you NOT allowed to bring?
Read the full Camping Regulations.
In case of doubt or discussion about the regulations, the organization will always have the final say. Any violation of these rules will lead to removal from the camping and a denial of access to Freshtival.
Yep! No problem. The wristband (camping + festival) allows you to leave the terrain (via the camping entrance) and return without hassle. Please note that bringing food and drinks onto the camping site is allowed only once, you will be checked for this at the entrance.
We sure took disabled people into consideration for the camping! Please notify us by mail, they will take you through the possibilities. Please notify us by email, so that together we can look for a suitable campsite spot.
The currency on Freshtival and Fresh Village are our tokens, which you can use the entire weekend. Tokens can be purchased at the camping with your bank card and credit card (Mastercard / VISA / Maestro). You can’t pay with cash on the campsite, but you can on the festival terrain (opens at Friday on 16:00 hr).
Medicines, food and liquids that are necessary due to allergies or illnesses may be taken in combination with a medicine passport. A medication passport is available from any pharmacy/doctor. Please allow for an application time of approximately 3 weeks.
Too late to apply? Bring something along that shows our security staff that you really need the medication, food or liquids.
Gluten allergy?
We have a very limited amount of gluten-free food available on site. We understand that you don’t want to run the risk of cross-contamination or that the supply may be too limited for you. By exception you may then bring your own gluten-free food (i.e. for one person).
Note: please indicate this during the visitation upon entry so that security is aware of this.
No, making your own campfire is strictly forbidden. This also applies to fireworks and big BBQ’s. We have set up chill-out areas on the campsite where a campfire may crackle. When the weather permits, we will light these in the evening.
Visual summary of what (not) to bring!
What are you NOT allowed to bring?
Read the full Camping Regulations and the House Rules.
In case of doubt or discussion about the regulations, the organization will always have the final say. Any violation of these rules will lead to removal from the camping and a denial of access to Freshtival.
Definitely! People with disabilities can also camp at Fresh Village. Already at our camping:
Note: the terrain is unpaved, but all areas have wooden planks.
We understand that you may need more to enjoy Freshtival to the fullest. We are happy to think along with you. Send us an email, so together we can look for a suitable camping spot, parking and related facilities.
Once more in Fresh Village this year… The Friends Areas! Would you like to get a premium spot on Camping 1 with your best friends? An allocated lot, your own name sign, power supply & plenty of space for your own partytent? Sounds perfect, no? “Only” coming with four friends? No problem! We offer:
Nope. The Friends Area-ticket is an upgrade, and this does not include festival entrance or camping entrance. These tickets are available separately in the ticketshop. Every visitor is required to have a Camping + Weekend ticket.
Unfortunately caravans and campers are not allowed on Friends Areas. Only tents are allowed.
Please note! We do not offer ready-made tents in the Friends Areas.
There are different Friends Areas available. The possibilities with sizes are:
Please note! Max really means maximum! Take this into account. Go big or go home, sure, but it would be a pity to find out your party tent is too big for your Friends Area.
No, this year power is already included and there are no other specific upgrades for the Friends Areas.
What can I plug in?
Please note: do not use more than one pie iron, kettle or blow dryer simultaneously.
What can I not plug in?
Please note!
> One power socket per Friends Area is provided (ready for you on arrival). Make sure to bring your own extension cords + reel (+/- 25 meters)!
> The group of friends is responsible for the power usage. Abuse may lead to cutting of the power supply.
Fresh Village opens her magical gates on Friday at 12:00 (noon) and closes on Monday at 12:00 (noon).
The camping needs to be clear and tidy at 12:00 (noon) on Monday.
The size of the tent needs to be reasonable compared to the amount of people sleeping inside. There is no size limit, but please be considerate and don’t take more than 2 m2 per person. You can’t just place your tent anywhere. The organization / camping host will get you a nice spot that keeps the fire exits clear.
Please note!
Yes you can! However, the same regulations apply as for normal tents. Party tents can only be placed at the direction of the organization / camping host, and may be 3 x 3 m max. It is not allowed to create a circle of tents with a party tent in the center. Or buy it in advance in our ticket shop and pick it up upon arrival on presentation of the ticket!
You don’t have to do anything you don’t want to! Aside from your own tent on Camping 2, there are numerous options for spending the night at Fresh Village. Check them out here (link to ticketshop will follow)!
For instance, bring your own caravan for Camping 3 (= the caravan campsite) or go for that ready-made Tipi, Delta Deluxe or The Lodge on Camping 1 (= the campsite at the waterfront)!
Check in is possible on:
Friday: between 12:00 and 22:00
Saturday: between 10:00 and 18:00
Check out is possible until Monday 12:00 (noon). After that, your spot on the camping (and the entire camping) needs to be clear and tidy.
Yes, but always consult the organization / camping host before you do.
Sure you can! Found a nice caravan on Marktplaats recently? Or still have that popup camper standing around? Bring that stuff! Your caravan, camper or popup camper is welcome at Camping 3 (= the caravan campsite) on Fresh Village. You will need a separate upgrade ticket called: ‘Caravan / Camper Ticket (with power supply)’.
Please note: Only vehicles that are registered as ‘camping vehicle’ are allowed on the terrain. This does not include temporarily converted vehicles with a mattress. Caravans or campers longer than 7 meters are not allowed in.
A caravan / camper spot is 28 m2 max (about 7 x 4m). There will be enough place to stall your caravan / camper and to place two small (extra) tents by your caravan / camper.
Planning to come to Freshtival with a caravan or camper? Check in is possible at the following times:
Friday: 13:00 until 18:30
Saturday: 11:00 until 13:00
Sunday: not possible
Check out is possible on Monday between 12:00 (noon) and 14:00.
That is possible, but you will have to arrange it yourself.
Do you love camping, but you also enjoy some comfort and luxury? The ready-made tents at Fresh Village are there so you don’t have to worry about setting up camp, AND you’ll have a guaranteed spot on Camping 1 (= the campsite at the waterfront).
Please note! Limited availability.
Check out the several options below:
The ready-made tents can not be placed on a Friends Area.
There are no power and running water facilities at the actual camping spots. Of course there are plenty of possibilities for charging your phone, blow-drying your hair or drinking a glass of water. The caravan/camper and Friends Area tickets do include power supply.
Powerbanks are available in the supermarket on the camping.
Sure thing! After a long day of partying you can sure use a good shower… and it’s at no extra costs!
There are also flush toilets in the Fresh Village this year.
You can store all your valuables safely in one of the lockers. These are no longer available online, but can be purchased at the information desk during Freshtival.
You can park your car at walking distance from Fresh Village on the special camping parking space! Just follow the yellow signs and we’ll see you there!
More info soon! But expect a lot of nice things.
You bet! We’re even doing pre AND afterparties.
The last banger sounds and then it’s over, the music fades out and the masses start moving towards the exit. Do you never want to go home either? The welcome-party at Fresh Village starts on Friday already, and continues well into Saturday and Sunday! Until 4 in the morning we host the greatest silent discos of Twente (@Grolsch Area)!
Hip hop, dance, rock classics and sing-a-long songs. Spontanious b2b sets and cool artists partying with you and your friends. No limits here! And afterwards… you’re very close to bed!
Nothing beats a dip in the water, right under a lovely spring sun. Between 08:00 in the morning and sunset, swimming is allowed in Het Rutbeek!
Located on Fresh Village is the Fresh Village Supermarket, where you’ll find everything you need for the weekend!
Some of the assortment:
Bringing food and drinks onto the camping is allowed only the first time, when checking in. After that it’s not allowed anymore. Each visitor is allowed to bring:
Glassware is always forbidden!!
In our ticketshop you can buy cooled cans of beer and bottles of water in advance, to be picked up at the Fresh Village supermarket.
Of course there are also enough cold (soda) drinks available at the Fresh Village supermarket. More info about this will follow later.
At the lovely white beach of Het Rutbeek you can prepare your delicious meal on the joint BBQ’s! No more space available? Get yourself a disposable BBQ in the shop or bring your own.
Please note! We only allow disposable BBQ’s on the camping, so please leave those massive BBQ’s at home!
In our ticketshop you can buy a BBQ-pack (meat) in advance, to be picked up at the Fresh Village supermarket.
On the festival grounds you can grab all kinds of food & drinks until 04:00. The Fresh Village supermarket is open 24/7.
Don’t miss this adventure. Check all camping tickets here: from your own friends area to tipis, lodges and deluxe tents.
