WHOLE takes place at Ferropolis, 140km southwest of Berlin. Planning ahead is essential—this isn’t a party in the city where you can snag an Uber home! Gather your travel crew and sort your transport in advance.
Festival Address:
Ferropolisstraße 1, 06773 Gräfenhainichen
Before that, the site is an active construction zone—early arrivals are not allowed!
There are two check-in points. MAIN ENTRANCE (arrival by Bassliner shuttle) and CAR/CAMPER/BIKE ENTRANCE (see more details below).
You must arrive with a pre-purchased ticket, or pre-registered guest list ticket.
Our ticket provider Weeztix (former Eventix) offers us sealed tickets, to ensure a secure process and prevent fraud or unfair resales. Tickets are unsealed and available for download July 17th, 9am. Arrive with your ticket on your phone. For more ticket info, check the FAQ section.
In 2024, we doubled bag check stations from 8 → 16 for a much faster, improved entry system; we will do it again, but expect to queue for a bit on Friday. Patience = key!
Bassliner Buses – Our Main Shuttle Partner
BASSLINER SHUTTLES WILL SELL OUT!
Secure your tickets early
• Berlin Ostbahnhof → Ferropolis
• Additional pickups:
• Hamburg ZOB
• Dessau Hbf
• Gräfenhainichen
• Köln
• Leipzig
Cheaper Shuttle Options with Shorter Shuttle Ride
• Dessau Hbf
• Gräfenhainichen
We plan to add more rides from the above two local train stations when Berlin Ostbahnhof sells out.
Regional Train + Shuttle
RE7 Train (Berlin → Dessau)
• Runs: ~approx every hour
• Duration: ~1hr 40min train ride
• Shuttle to Ferropolis: ~30 min bus ride
RB51 Train (Berlin → Gräfenhainichen)
• Runs: ~every 1-2 hours
• Duration: ~1hr 54min train ride
• Shuttle to Ferropolis: ~10 min bus ride
Check the Deutsche Bahn website or DB Navigator app for exact schedules.
Accessibility & Refunds
• Only Dessau & Gräfenhainichen shuttles are wheelchair accessible.
• Refunds available until April 30 via Bassliner: Bassliner FAQ
Cheapest Option – Deutsche Bahn
• Berlin-Brandenburg Ticket: €35 (good for up to 5 people, 2nd class, regional only, no ICE trains)
• Route: RE7 train (Berlin → Dessau) → Bassliner shuttle (~30 min)
• From BER Airport: FEX train → Transfer to RE7 at Hauptbahnhof → Dessau → Bassliner
Greenest Option – Take Your Bike
• German residents with the Deutschlandticket (€58) can add a bike for €7
• Bike racks are available at the campsite & festival entrance. For safety reasons, no bikes on the peninsula (stage area), staff only.
Cycle Time / Distance
• Gräfenhainichen → Ferropolis: ~15–20 min / ~5 km
Dessau → Ferropolis: ~1–1.5 hrs / ~23 km
• Use the CAR / CARAVAN ENTRANCE on Friday. Usually on Saturday, we switch this to the MAIN ENTRANCE.
• Parking Pass Required – Two tiers: Car & Caravan (must have Caravan Pass to sleep in your vehicle).
• Cars park in a new, separate lot 10 minutes walking distance from the camping. Cars parked here are not for sleeping). Caravans park next to the main campground.
• Entry: The exact check-in location is still being finalized as we’re expanding the area to accommodate more parking. We’ll share updated details closer to the event.
• If you’re planning to leave with your car and plan to come back, you can, but you will need to be checked in again. No in and out privileges for Campers & RVs.
