Camping is permitted and encouraged on the designated area. Motorhomes have no access to the campsite. Entry to the camping area will be controlled. Every visitor is allowed to stay and sleep on the camping site free of charge for all four days of the festival. This makes 'Gampel' the largest free camping site in Switzerland.
Prohibited
- all types of furniture (with the exception of lightweight camping furniture)
- The independent lighting of fires, barbecues of any kind
- the lighting of (Bengal) flares or fireworks, laser pointers
- Spades, hoes, tools (except rubber mallets)
- Vehicles
- Photo, film, digital and video cameras with interchangeable lenses
- Selfie sticks of any size
- Weapons of any kind or other dangerous objects (firearms, stabbing weapons, knives, explosives, slingshots, etc.)
- Chemicals, flammable liquids (all sprays), pressurised containers of any kind
- Glass in any form is also prohibited
- Drones with or without an operating licence
Allowed
Because we are a bit cool, the following is allowed:
- Aluminium cans, PET and tetrapack containers (maximum 3 litres of drinks per person; one-off)
- MP3 players
- Small non-professional pocket and digital cameras
- Cool boxes
- Parasols
- Cosmetics such as perfume and deodorant
- smaller instruments
The campsite opens on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 08:00. If you have a PREMIUM ticket or have booked the Wednesday, you can already install yourself in the camping area on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 from 16:00. Those arriving on Wednesday can purchase an upgrade to a PREMIUM ticket.
The campsite has a pick-up market with chilled drinks at ‘clean’ prices. Free drinking water is available throughout the site.
Please take your tents back with you after the festival. This helps the environment and saves money. Help protect the environment and keep the campsite clean. At the camping area, visitors are asked to take personal responsibility and a system is installed for the independent separation of tarpaulins and iron poles for disposal. No liability is accepted for damage, injury or theft on the campsite.
Camping is only permitted from the age of 16. Or accompanied by an adult with parental authority.
ATTENTION: Note under ACCESS for access with luggage