Ahoy, dear Dreamers!
Next week, the moment we've all been waiting for is finally here: the gates to Bucht der Träumer* 2026 open on Thursday at 12 noon! We're sure you're just as excited as we are.
To make sure everything runs smoothly on site, here are the last important tips and info for your journey to the festival! If you still have questions, it's also worth checking out our FAQs.
And over at the Bassliners, new seats have just been released. Go check them out!
Everything You Need to Know About Bucht 2026
Starting and ending together: No Sunday tickets this year
This year, we’ve decided not to offer Sunday tickets. The festival begins on Thursday at 12 noon, and by Tuesday at 12 noon at the latest, the last ravers must have left the festival grounds.
Ladet euren Cashless-Chip schon vorab auf!
Seit dem 27. Juli könnt ihr euren Cashless-Chip ganz bequem online aufladen – und das funktioniert natürlich auch während des Festivals. So könnt ihr vor Ort direkt loslegen und müsst euch um nichts weiter kümmern.
✨ Pre-Top-up & Cashless-System ✨
New: Our Community Corner
This year, there's a new place for everything you need while you're on site: the Community Corner. There you'll find:
🧭 Info Point – für Fragen und Orientierung
🔎 Lost & Found – falls etwas verloren oder gefunden wurde
💳 Cashless Troubleshooting – Hilfe bei Problemen mit eurem Chip
🥤 Kiosk – für kleine Einkäufe zwischendurch
Come by if you need help, are looking for something, or simply don't know where to go next.
The Bucht der Träumer* App
Our tech crew has been busy tinkering away over the past few weeks – and we're thrilled to finally introduce our new Bucht der Träumer* App!
Here you'll find the full programme, timetable, map, and all information about music, workshops, performances, and spaces gathered in one place. This way, you’ll always have all the important info at your fingertips while you're on the go.
The QR code for the app and programme will be activated from Thursday. You can already save it now:
Into the water
Helenesee remains closed due to the risk of shoreline erosion, but we have some refreshing news! On the eastern shore of Helenesee, a good bit east of the grounds, a roughly 400-meter stretch has been opened up for swimming. There are also a few swimming spots towards Katjasee behind the Mirage. On the festival grounds, all kinds of refreshment options like the Human Car Wash and the outdoor showers at Schweißperle will also keep you cool.
Arriving by train: watch out, construction sites!
There’s a lot happening on the railway lines right now: the RE1 is partially replaced by rail replacement buses due to construction work.
As an alternative, you’ll need to use routes such as the RB36 via Königs Wusterhausen. However, it has limited capacity, and no additional trains are currently planned, so longer waiting times may occur.
Alternatively, you can still quickly book a spot on the Bassliner.
Arriving by car: new parking concept!
Anyone coming by car should pay especially close attention this year: there's a new parking concept for Bucht, designed to prevent unnecessary car traffic on the grounds and make the arrival smoother.
Arriving by bike
Cycling to the festival is, of course, a great choice for both you and the environment. To make sure the festival vibes start already on the way, Rückenwind e.V. is organising a group ride on Thursday morning from Berlin via Erkner and Fürstenwalde all the way to the festival grounds. You can find all details on their website.
Still no plan for your accommodation?
For everyone still deciding where to sleep on site or who simply doesn’t feel like carrying all their gear: with Outzip you can rent the right equipment, and with Mein Zelt steht schon, you’ll even find a tent that is already set up and waiting for you.
Rave sticks & jellyfish
Just like last year, there are a few rules for your wonderful, colorful, glowing rave sticks and jellyfish. We love your unique sticks, but past a certain size they can become a hazard — for example for light and fire installations or power lines. So please stick to these rules when crafting:
📏 Maximale Höhe: 3 Meter
⚠️ Keine scharfen Spitzen am unteren Ende
💡 Beleuchtet? Dann muss es eine einfache Möglichkeit geben, sie zu dimmen oder auszuschalten, falls ihr darum gebeten werdet.
And at Waldtraut, please return your sticks to the jellyfish cloakrooms afterwards. The light mapping team thanks you from the bottom of their hearts!
Important rules for a safe festival
So that Bucht stays a safe and beautiful place for everyone, there are a few important rules:
- We are incredibly grateful for our peaceful and respectful community. However, if you currently have concerns about your own safety or the safety of your loved ones, we recommend taking a look at our Safety Concept.
- A glass ban applies throughout the entire Helenesee area – glass is strictly prohibited in the infield, and we strongly ask you to avoid bringing glass onto the camping area as well.
- Open fires and barbecues are prohibited throughout the entire festival grounds due to the high risk of wildfires. Smokers are asked to dispose of cigarette butts exclusively in pocket ashtrays.
- Animals, especially dogs, are not allowed on the festival grounds..
- No photos on the dancefloor! Please keep phones and cameras in your pockets while dancing; and around the stages as well: take photos and videos with consideration for those around you. You can find more information in our [No]Photo Policy.
Packing List
So you don't realize at the gate that your favorite stuffed animal is still at home and your phone charger is still sitting on the kitchen table: here's our little packing help:
- Refillable water bottle (no glass!)
- Mosquito spray for undisturbed dancing
- Rain jacket & rubber boots (weather is always...)
- (Sun) umbrella just in case
- Sunscreen, sunglasses & hat
- Warm clothes for cooler nights
- Swimwear for some splashing fun
- Power bank for more energy and reachability
- Cash for deposits
- Bicycle for boundless mobility
- Cloth or mask against dust
With this list, you’re all set to celebrate with us!
We can hardly wait to dream, dance, and laugh together with all of you at Helenesee!
See you next week, your Bucht der Träumer*