Care Point

The Care Point is a resource center for sexual health that provides counseling, information, and prevention services.

What kind of support do we offer?

Support Following Harassment and Sexual Violence
We are a resource for people who have experienced uncomfortable, intrusive, or unsafe situations. We provide a confidential and respectful space for people who have experienced sexual violence.

Support for Queer People Whose Boundaries Have Been Violated
We offer support and guidance in cases of harassment or discrimination against queer people.

Safer Sex and Prevention Resources
We provide free condoms, as well as information and answers about sexual health and safer sex. Did you forget your hygiene products? Get in touch with us. We have tampons and pads available upon request.

Access to emergency contraception (“morning-after pill”)
Did you have a contraceptive failure? We can provide counseling, information, and, if needed, emergency contraception (the “morning-after pill”).

Where can you find us?
The Care Point is located next to the lockers (No. 4) on the campus map.

Hours

  • Wednesday: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
  • Thursday: 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
  • Friday: 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
  • Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

General Rules of Conduct

Look out for one another
Be considerate of one another, respect others’ personal space and privacy, and act only with mutual consent—only “yes” means “yes”! “Why didn’t you say no?” is not an excuse. If you have a negative or distressing experience, reach out to your companions, trusted people on the grounds, and/or our crew (security/medical staff, employees).

Drink water, but don’t share it with others
Cold, free drinking water is available on-site at the restroom stations. Do not accept any liquids that were not poured right in front of you at the bar. Do not share drinking vessels with others. Never leave your drinks unattended. Always keep your drinks in your hand!

Stay informed
Download and use the “KnowDrugs app.” The app is free and offers comprehensive, up-to-date information and warnings about substances, as well as guidance on harm reduction. Mixing multiple drugs or combining them with alcohol should be avoided at all costs.

Speak up
If you witness non-consensual acts or abusive behavior, speak up or contact our security or medical staff.

Trust each other
When in doubt, trust the accounts of those involved and help others.

Are you feeling unwell?

Seek help from others immediately
Inform your colleagues, trusted people in your circle, our crew, and/or the first-aid stations, and describe any changes in your condition or perception. Ask them to stay with you in case your condition worsens. Ask people you don’t want near you to leave the situation—perpetrators may pose as supposed helpers.

Seek medical help
If you feel you may be under the influence of date-rape drugs or knockout drugs—through so-called drink-spiking or needle-spiking—get tested for Rohypnol/flunitrazepam, fentanyl, scopolamine, propofol, GHB / GBL, ketamine, or other sedatives. If you have physical injuries, ask for medication for HIV and hepatitis post-exposure prophylaxis. Tell medical professionals what you knowingly consumed before your condition worsened. Doctors are bound by medical confidentiality.

Harassment
If you feel harassed, talk to us. In an emergency, contact security or medical staff directly. If you need advice and support, visit our information booth. Our team will be happy to help you.

You can help others!

Learn more and take action
Approach the person in need, ask how they’re doing, and find out if they want or need help. If you’re unsure about someone’s condition, ask others to get help from our security team, medical professionals, or our crew, and stay with the person yourself.

Share your contact information, but respect personal boundaries
You don’t know each other, but you’ve noticed something that could help others? Offer to share your contact information with those affected. Respect the fact that you’re a stranger to others, and your offer may be declined. Among colleagues, never let anyone go off alone with others if they’re strangers to you or if you don’t trust them.

Do not offer “self-medication”
Never offer a substance to alter a person’s condition, to “slow it down,” or to “improve” it. In almost all cases, this worsens or complicates the situation. Please notify the first-aid station. The professionals working there know exactly what to do in each situation.

First Aid

A highly trained and well-equipped team—ranging from emergency physicians to paramedics and emergency nurses—is on standby for emergencies. Care and treatment are provided directly at the emergency center. If further care is needed at the hospital, we will arrange transportation to the hospital in Visp. The first-aid station is staffed around the clock. For more information, visit: www.docs.ch.

Weather Alert

In the event of a storm warning (winds of approximately 65 km/h or higher), relevant information will be displayed on the screens near the stages and announced over the stage loudspeakers. Information will also be posted on social media. Please follow the instructions and secure your tents at the campground.

Security

Our security team is responsible for safety at the festival. Please follow their instructions carefully. In case of an emergency, use the emergency exits and pay attention to the information on the screens.

Video Surveillance

Visitor safety is our top priority. We go to great lengths to ensure it. To protect our visitors, we have video surveillance throughout the entire grounds. This allows us to intervene when necessary and manage visitor flow. The footage will be deleted after the festival.

Alcohol Prevention

Children and minors under the age of 16 are strictly prohibited from consuming alcohol. Minors under the age of 18 are strictly prohibited from consuming spirits and beverages containing spirits (mixed drinks). If your age cannot be determined beyond a doubt, you must show official identification to the staff. If you drink too much, your inhibitions will drop. Be mindful of what—and, above all, how much—you drink. Drink plenty of non-alcoholic beverages and eat enough during the festival.

KO Drops

Unfortunately, there are always idiots who use knockout drops. Keep an eye on your drink. Never leave it unattended—not even for a moment.

Drugs

Drugs are anything but cool. The cantonal police conduct drug and narcotics checks.

Sunscreen

Cool girls and boys are handing out sunscreen around the grounds. Otherwise, ask at the information booth!

Hearing Protection

Quiet music isn't enjoyable. But neither is music that's too loud. In Gampel, we comply with the legal regulations. Anyone who still finds it too loud can—and should—protect themselves. We're handing out free earplugs at our information booth and at select bars.

Waste Disposal

Zero Waste Heroes are the heroes and heroines who ensure that the grounds don’t turn into a trash-filled mess. They empty trash cans and maintain general cleanliness. Through their example, they encourage visitors to handle waste responsibly. Please show these heroes our deepest gratitude and treat them with the respect they deserve.

Become a Volunteer at Openair Gampel
As part of Openair Gampel’s sustainability strategy, we ensure that waste separation runs smoothly and that as many materials as possible are collected.
We’re looking for 150 volunteers who’d like to join our Zero Waste Team. For just 12 hours of work, you’ll receive a festival ticket and, of course, the chance to be part of a motivated and fun team.
For more information, visit R-Heroes

Swiss Climate

As the carbon footprint shows, visitors’ travel to the event is one of the main sources of CO2 emissions. We therefore urge every visitor to plan and make their trip using public transportation.

Parents' Responsibilities

The organizers are striving to comply with all legal requirements. However, it is also up to parents and guardians to provide their minor children with the necessary information and to establish clear agreements with them.

Attending the Festival
Parents are responsible for their minor children’s attendance at the festival. It is recommended that parents work with their child to establish clear agreements regarding the duration of the visit, returning home, etc., which must then be adhered to by both parties. However, parental agreements never override legal requirements or the organizer’s instructions.

Issues
Especially with minors, it is important to discuss various potential issues before attending the festival that may arise during the visit. These include finances (sticking to an allowance), alcohol and drug use, clothing (rain, temperatures), theft, sexuality, and sunburn (hat, sunscreen).

Contact
Parents and teenage festival-goers should agree on specific times each day to check in by phone (cell phone, text message). This measure provides the necessary peace of mind, especially for parents and guardians.

Accompaniment
Parents should know who their child is attending the festival with and in what company. Also ask for the cell phone numbers of their friends.

Picking Up Your Child
If you plan to drive your children to the festival and/or pick them up in person, please be aware that the access roads in Gampel and Niedergampel are closed. Agree on possible meeting spots with your children to avoid any confusion at the roadblocks. Possible meeting spots can be at the Gampel-Jeitzinen cable car, at restaurants, gas stations, or at the Gampel train station—all located outside the festival grounds and reachable in 10–15 minutes on foot or by bus.