Travel by train:
The nearest train station is Schwanheide. It takes less than two hours by EC/ICE from Berlin (prices from 30 euros), and from Hamburg it takes just 40 sweet minutes (prices from 17 euros or free with a Deutschlandticket). From Schwanheide, you can either use the shuttle service for a small coin fee (all guests will receive information about this by email before the festival) or take a sustainable and sporty bike ride (see Elbe cycle path: www.elberadweg.com/reiseideen/hamburg-berlin).
Our shuttle bus will take you directly from the station to the festival on Thursday without detours and from there back to the station on Sunday. Please buy a ticket for the shuttle bus in our ticket shop.
The shuttle bus runs at the following times:
Thursday, June 12th - Shuttles from Schwanheide to WBZ: 11:20, 13:20, 15:20, 17:20, 19:20, 21:20
Sunday, June 15rd - Shuttles from WBZ to Schwanheide: 10:15, 12:15, 14:15, 16:15, 18:15
Arriving by train on Friday or Saturday:
If you are arriving on Friday or Saturday, you must book an on-demand bus (Rufbus) yourself via this website: https://www.vlp-lup.de/rufbus/rufbus-bestellen/ You must order it at least 2 days in advance. The on-demand bus costs around 4€ and also runs from Schwanheide to WBZ.
Cab as last option:
If you want to order a cab as a last option, you can contact this number via WhatsApp: 0151 51051009 The ride costs about 40-60€.
Travel by car:
We all know it: Sharing is caring. If you want to come by car, we are happy if you take other festival visitors with you!! (Rumor has it that one or the other has already found love on the way to Pura Vida...) If you are looking for a ride or have a ride to offer, you can use our Carpooling table (link in your guest email!). If you want to arrive yourself by car or camper, please remember to buy the appropriate ticket.
By the way: If you come by car, you can leave your luggage directly at the festival site and then park a little further away. The subsequent walk back to the site takes about 15 minutes. The parking lot is located here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/xkMdK4PXdbmf7ZuQ7
The easiest way to stay overnight on the premises is if you bring your own tent. There will be enough camping areas for the tents.
Yes! If you prefer a little more comfort, then you might find our glamping tents to be the perfect blend of luxury and nature. Our glamping tents are meticulously designed to provide a harmonious retreat, where you can immerse yourself in the beauty of the outdoors without compromising on modern comforts. These thoughtfully crafted shelters not only offer a comfortable escape but also contribute to the regenerative culture we aim to foster.
We have a natural swimming pool onsite - still, it's a very delicate ecosystem and sacred home to non-human beings. if you wish to swim, please only do so after properly showering off any deodorants or sunscreen. Please be aware that we might need to close the pool in case of harmful or potential overuse.
There are showers and toilets in various places on the site. Please note that we are guests in a fragile protected ecosystem though - and we wish to treat it with love and respect. Please make sure to only use organic toiletries and please refrain from peeing in the wild, as nature would not like that.
You can - there will be space to prepare your own meals. Still, we have a restaurant and our kitchen team will serve you a great menu every day and ensures to nourish everyone perfectly well with amazing delicious meals and affordable prices. Everything is vegan, organic and made with a lot of love of course. Opening hours are 8:00 to 22:00. There will be vegan organic food for 8 - 12 € per portion. Drinking water is available at various locations on the premises. You can also buy cacao, coffee, tea and many other non-alcoholic treats at our bar.
Please note: Open fire is strictly forbidden. Please also be mindful in case you see or smell smoke and help us to avoid fires in any case!! There will be fire extinguishers on multiple points.
Yes! We made a conscious decision to create an alternative to the classical music festivals to show that you don’t need substances to have fun. The experiences we make consciously with each other are not only more sustainable for interpersonal relationships, but also for personal health and nature. Therefore, there will be no alcohol to buy at the festival and we would like to ask you to simply leave alcohol and other substances at home.
We will open the doors on Thursday, June 12th, at 11:30 am. The first workshops will take place at 3 pm before the joint opening ceremony begins at 5 pm. The Festival Retreat ends on Sunday, June 15th, at 5 pm. It is a whole carefully curated journey! We really recommend taking the whole trip and, if possible, taking a day off on Monday. You can also stay one more night on the site until Monday.
We wish to be inclusive to Only-German-Speakers as well as to Internationals visiting us. That is why our festival is bilingual and will be held in German and English. The languages are indicated in the timetable. We tried to have it 50/50, so there are a lot of options available for both speakers.
We have the pleasure to invite you to join an ancient powerful ritual for cleansing and connection to the spirits of nature! There will be two sweat lodge ceremonies:
Friday 9 am - 1 pm & Saturday 9 am - 1 pm
As the space is limited, you can already book your ticket via our ticket page! During the festival retreat, you can come to the info point to book a ticket.
Please also note the following: The sweat lodge is not suitable for people with cardiovascular issues. Do not eat anything directly beforehand and make sure to drink enough water.
The sweat lodge is an ancient ritual for cleansing and for connection to the spirits of nature. Jakob is leading sweat lodges since ten years and has been initiated into several shamanic traditions of North America. In his ceremonies, he combines ancient wisdom with the pulse of our time, following the path of the heart. He is a shaman, breathwork facilitator, and certified alternative practitioner for psychotherapy.
The sweat lodge is a full experience on all levels: body, emotions, mind, and spirit. You will release old energies and emotions, invite new power and direction into your life, and arrive fully in the here and now. We heat stones in the fire until they are glowing red. We then bring them into the dark lodge, where we are already sitting. In the lodge, we sing and pray.
More info here: https://schwitzhuettenrituale.de
Yes! Please always be aware: We are guests in a fragile natural ecosystem that we want to treat with respect and care. Please help us to build a loving relationship with our new home! Please mind the following:
Eco-hygiene and care products: Please bring and use only organic shampoo, shower gels, bug spray, sunscreen, etc. ! Eco-soap will be available from our partner Dr. Bronner.
Waste avoidance: We want to avoid as much waste as possible. Help us by bringing only the essentials and avoiding plastic and disposable packaging in particular. We have set up three waste stations on the festival site. Please separate your waste and dispose of it at the appropriate stations.
No plastic glitter: Please avoid plastic glitter and similar products that can introduce microplastics into the environment.
Smoking: If you want to smoke, please bring a pocket ashtray to properly dispose of cigarette butts.
No glass: Please do not bring any glass bottles or other glass objects that you do not want to take home with you.
Your own drinking bottle: Please bring your own drinking bottle. You can fill it up with drinking water at numerous points on the site. bring and use only organic shampoo, shower gels, bug spray, sunscreen, etc. Eco-soap will be available from our partner Dr. Bronner.
Please always use the designated toilets and urinals and please refrain from peeing in the wild, as nature would not tolerate that.
Indeed..! The fireflies dance with us! Please do not irritate the beetles in their lovemaking with bright artificial light at night, but move carefully and respectfully. The same applies to the forest and the creatures that live there. Let us kiss the ground with our feet and be aware with every step that we are affecting a sensitive ecosystem of plants and animals.
We recomen to bring a yoga mat with you in any case - on the one hand for the yoga lessons, but also as a surface to sit or lie on for other workshops! A blanket or meditation pillow can also be suitable for this purpose. A water bottle is also recommended, but there will also be drinks to buy on site. Disinfectant for the hands is also useful. If you are camping, think of the necessary equipment such as a tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, flashlight, etc. Otherwise, please think of comfortable and warm clothing, as it can get chilly in the evenings. Don’t forget (organic!) mosquito / tick repellent and sunscreen. If you’d like, please bring your own music instrument as well as your favorite celebration outfit for our Saturday Evening Celebration :)
Please do not bring any animals onto the site, weapons of any kind, drugs, glitter, fireworks. Igniting open flames is prohibited on the entire site as there is a risk of fire. Please also bring only organic toiletries: Natural soaps, sprays, deodorants, make-up, shampoos etc. Please also note that we ask you to leave any professional camera equipment, especially drones, at home.
Yes - you can leave your phones in your pocket! There will be photographers on site to capture moments of our experience. They are briefed to be mindful when moving through the space, and will treat you with respect at all times!
Please note: By participating in the festival retreat you agree to our photo policy and the commercial use of the pictures on our instagram and website.
If you do not want to be photographed at a certain moment, please speak directly to the photographer. If in the aftermath, you discover a picture of yourself that does not feel appropriate or good, please write to us and we will not publish it. Please leave your own professional camera equipment (drones etc.) at home.
As a little gift, we will share a festival photo album with all of you, and we will also use the imagery for our website and social media!
We invite you to come with an open heart and an open mind, to take ownership and see yourself as an active co-creator to make Pura Vida 2025 a beautiful experience for all. You can find our full awareness guidelines on site and our culture of care at the Infopoint or here: Awareness Guidelines (English)
Please check it out!
Please also note: Pura Vida has a zero-tolerance policy towards discrimination, racism, illegal activities, violence or deliberate harm to others. Any behavior or action that violates our principles will be punished with appropriate consequences - including expulsion from the festival and possible legal action.
If you need emotional support during the festival, come to the Empathy & Awareness Space, where a trained team will be available at all times.
If the festival cannot take place for any reason, e.g. Covid-19 restrictions or the like, then you have the choice whether you want to have your ticket rewritten for the next festival or whether you want to like to have the ticket refunded, or would like to donate the ticket amount to the Pura Vida Initiative. In the event of a refund, we will refund 80% of the ticket price and 100% of the accommodation upgrade options. The 20% help us to finance costs already incurred in the event before the cancelation. Otherwise the tickets are non-refundable, but you always have the opportunity to transfer your ticket to another person.
For the case you or someone around you gets injured we have paramedics and an emergency doctor on site. Please inform a team member and they will call them via radio. Otherwise you will always find help and medical materials in our back office next to the world stage.
There might be times at the festival when you experience intense or challenging emotions. We are here for you. Find somebody with a Walkie-Talkie or come to us: Our empathy and awareness tent is the safe space to ground and relax your nervous system by reconnecting with yourself as well as with others. Our team has different specialties in embodiment, breathing and meditation practices as well as guidance through emotions and trauma. They support you whenever you need it! The space is free for anyone to come anytime, to take a breath, cuddle, rest or to be held and seen.
Also, always keep in mind: We are all co-creators of everyone's exerience. Please engage with consent, respect boundaries - and communicate your own clearly. Let's care for a harmonious space where everyone feel safe, supported, valued and heard. Please have a look at our Awareness Guidelines:
Awareness Guidelines (English)
Yes, absolutely, we’d love you to! You can join volunteering during the main festival days (12th - 15th of June) for a reduced price or join for our Creators Week (8th - 16th June).
Festival Volunteer (12th - 15th of June): The volunteering ticket is a good balance between being able to participate in most activities and supporting the festival with around 2 shifts of 6 hours. To participate as a volunteer simply buy a volunteer ticket for 229€ and after the festival we reimburse you half the price, so that your effective price is 114,50€. For each shift you work you also receive 1 food voucher. Camping is in your own tent.
Creators Week Volunteer (8th - 16th of June) (registration closed): Co-create the festival's magic and spending 1 full week with us in nature on the beautiful lands of “Wir Bauen Zukunft”! You will be working mainly to build-up the festival from Monday until Thursday and Sunday to Monday or Tuesday to build it down. We'll say thank you with a free festival ticket and free food on each day you work. You will sleep in your own tent.
We also kindly ask you to send a deposit of 50€ to us to secure your spot. The deposit helps us to make sure everyone shows up and helps - but don't worry, of course you'll get this back after you've done your part! You receive all necessary information after you filled-in the google form. Both volunteering during the main festival days as well as in Creators Week are great ways to be part of the festival. You'll have a look behind the scenes, connect with the whole team on a different level and be right in the middle of the action. Being a volunteer at Pura Vida Festival Retreat means you're a big part of making it all happen. Come join us and have an amazing time!
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