Welcome to the Highlands Campground: your hassle-free retreat on the Holy Grounds. Designed for comfort and convenience, the Highlands Campground offers pre-set accommodations so you can skip the setup and dive straight into the Defqon.1 madness. Whether you’re coming solo or with your crew, everything is ready upon arrival, giving you the perfect space to relax, recharge, and connect. 
 
Every Highlands accommodation includes: 
- A Defqon.1 welcome gift 
- Free access to sanitary facilities & power outlets for your styling gear 
- A free device charging station  
- Chill-out spots to relax and recharge 
 
Enhance your Highlands experience with: 
- First opportunity to buy priority parking, the closest parking option to your campground (SOLD OUT) 
- Pre-bookable Grab & Go breakfast boxes to kick off your day 
 
Please note: The Highlands Campground is only accessible to guests with accommodation at The Highlands. 

Step into the Sanctuary and unlock the ultimate Defqon.1 experience. Nestled within the Holy Grounds, the Sanctuary Campground unlocks a world of premium accommodations, next-level amenities and exclusive perks. Every accommodation comes with electricity and a lockable door or tent lock. This is where Weekend Warriors fuel up, connect and elevate their Defqon.1 journey.  
 
Every Sanctuary accommodation includes: 
- A Defqon.1 welcome gift 
- Free access to luxury sanitary facilities & power outlets for your styling gear 
- Exclusive access to chill areas including Wi-Fi 
- Unlimited wellness zone access 
- Exclusive activities 
- A free welcome drink upon arrival 
- 24/7 service desk 
 
Enhance your Sanctuary experience with: 
- First opportunity to buy priority parking, the closest parking option to your campground 
- Exclusive services  
- Pre-bookable pick-up breakfast box 
 
Please note: The Sanctuary Campground is only accessible to guests with accommodation at The Sanctuary. 

We offer a 3-day breakfast box, complete with the ingredients to start your day in a healthy way. The breakfast box can be picked up from Friday 26 June to Sunday 28 June between 08:00 and 11:00. Please note: on Monday there is no breakfast box available for pick-up, but several food vendors will be open on the Wasted Lands. 
Coffee and tea are not included and can be purchased separately on location. At both The Highlands and The Sanctuary, we offer a regular and a vegetarian version of the breakfast box. You can select your preference during the booking process. 
The 3-day breakfast box can be ordered online. You will receive your voucher(s) during check-in – make sure to keep them safe, as they are required for pick-up. 
Please hold on to your voucher(s), no voucher = NO breakfast 

The Friends Camp is a reserved camping spot for you and your friends in a designated area. Prior to the festival, you will receive a notification in the Defqon.1 app with the exact location of your Friends Camp. Make sure to download the app in advance and take note of your Friends Camp address before arrival. 

Check-in for the Friends Camp is handled digitally via the app, and your bracelet will grant you access to the designated area. Upon arrival, simply follow the signage on-site to find your Friends Camp. Your spot can be recognized by a sign displaying the name and address of your Friends Camp. 

Please note that your Friends Camp Access Ticket must be personalized at least one week in advance. 

It is possible to access the Friends Camp from Thursday 12:00 CEST. Only the main booker is responsible for managing the booking. It is no longer possible to make name changes to your booking. If you have any questions, please contact travel@q-dance.com.  

A Friends Camp at Defqon.1 is the perfect way to share the ultimate festival experience with your friends. Enjoy a pre-reserved piece of land, exclusively for you and your fellow Warriors, where you can set up your own tents or choose to purchase the Defqon.1 Tent and/or Sleeping Package for added convenience. This package does not include tents. There are three types of Friends Camps, each offering unique perks: 
- Friends Camp Regular: A pre-reserved camping area where you can create your own setup. 
- Friends Camp Comfort: Includes a picnic table (one per eight people) for extra convenience. 
- Friends Camp Deluxe: Comes with picnic table(s) and a shade shelter, adding both comfort and style to your camping experience. 
The Friends Camp packages for Defqon.1 2026 are sold out. It is no longer possible to add people to your Friends Camp as we are at maximum capacity.

For the Weekend Warriors who don’t like to bring a tent, we previously offered the limited edition 2-person Defqon.1 2026 pop-up tent, a true icon on the campgrounds. These tents are now sold out. 

Still need a tent? Our Defqon.1 Legacy tents will be available through the Click & Collect shop and at the Camp Gear Stores on the Wasted Lands. Camping gear ordered via Click & Collect can be picked up at one of the Pick-up Points at the Defqon.1 campgrounds. 

Please be aware that the Defqon.1 Campgrounds are only accessible for guests in possession of a weekend entrance ticket.

Prefer to rave during the day and relax with your friends by night? The Defqon.1 cottages and apartments, which are located at one of the holiday parks close to the Holy Grounds, are your accommodations. We offer cottages & apartments at:  
- Landal Waterparc Veluwemeer 
- Molecaten park Flevostrand 
- Europarcs de IJssel Eilanden 
These packages include:  
- 4-night stay at the Holiday Park 
- Free daily shuttle on Thursday between 16:00 – 02:00 and Friday – Sunday between 10:30 – 02:00 
- Access through the special bus entrance at Defqon.1 
- Free parking at the Holiday Park 
- City Tax and VAT  
Each Cottage & apartment package includes a daily shuttle pass to and from Defqon.1 for each person. The shuttle bus will run at various times throughout the day. Please be aware that delays may occur due to traffic. 
Please download your shuttle voucher before check-in at the reception, you will need this to get the valid shuttle passes. When leaving Defqon.1, please follow the ‘Bus Exit’ signs to find your bus again.   

All Warriors need a good night of sleep after a long day of raving at the Holy Grounds. We’ve got you covered with one of our dedicated Defqon.1 hotels, which are located closest to Defqon.1 and include a Defqon.1 welcome gift. Or choose to stay at one of our other hotels with a defqon.1 hotel package. 
All the hotels are available in combination with both a day- and weekend ticket and always include a 2- way Saturday transfer to and from the festival grounds, a 2-way transfer for the other days can be booked with the reservation of your hotel package.   
Please keep in mind that these are fixed transfer times. If you missed the bus or if you are not able to make it to the bus on time, Q-dance travel cannot arrange any other transportation or provide refunds. 
You'll have access to the Holy Grounds through the special bus entrance at Defqon.1. Check out all available hotel packages here.

It is possible to check in and check out at the campgrounds 24/7 from Thursday 12:00 – Sunday 23:59 CEST, after Sunday 23:59, you can only check out (until the closing of the campsite). Check in and check out times at the holiday parks and hotels vary per location and can be found in the information email sent out three weeks before Defqon.1. Unable to find this email? Please send an email to travel@q-dance.com to request this information.  

Only the main booker can check in at the accommodation with a valid accommodation voucher, ID card and entrance ticket. The accommodation voucher can be downloaded  from the Travel & Stay confirmation email. Unable to find your confirmation? Please send an email to travel@q-dance.com to request a new confirmation email.  

For a smooth check-in process, at the Camping as well as the hotels, we kindly ask you to have the following documents ready:  
- Personalised entrance ticket (digital or printed) 
- Accommodation voucher (digital or printed) 
- Transfer voucher, if applicable (digital or printed) 
- A valid ID card or passport 
Please be aware that only the main booker of the package can check in to the booked accommodation 

Unfortunately, it is no longer possible to make any changes to your booking. 

If you have any questions regarding your reservation, please feel free to contact us at travel@q-dance.com — we’re happy to assist you. 

Several accommodations for Defqon.1 2026 require a deposit. This deposit must be paid online and in advance. If the deposit applies to your booked accommodation, you will receive a deposit email from us, approximately 2 weeks before Defqon.1 2026.  
Please note, checking in is only possible if the deposit is paid in advance. It is not possible to pay the deposit in cash on site, so make sure your deposit is paid online. 

Please be aware that we will NOT broadcast football. 

Please consult with our camping stewards before setting up your tent. They will help you find the perfect spot. Only tents are allowed at the campsite. You can’t bring a car, camper, caravan or tent trailer. You can use your tent again next year, so don’t forget to take it down and take it home. 
There is no maximum tent size, but keep in mind that space is limited, so we ask not to come with a larger tent than necessary. The same counts for party tents. 

In the bathhouses, each mirror has one outlet for a hairdryer, curling iron or hair straightener. You can find the bathhouses at a central point on each campsite. For exact locations you can check the festival map. Each shower session costs €4,-. 

Campsite toilets are located at the bathouses. Additional toilet facilities can be found in the Wasted Lands. 

There is a free charging station on The Highlands and all accommodations on The Sanctuary have a power outlet. These charging points are intended to charge small devices, such as your phone or power bank. It is not intended for high power appliances, such as kettles, deep fryers or air fryers. 

You can rent a charging device for your mobile phone at the charging stands at The Wasted Lands and next to the GOLD at the festival area. You can also buy a charging device for your mobile phone at the merchandise stands. 
This year, VARTA is providing seating at the YELLOW, MAGENTA, and WASTED LANDS stands, where you can sit down and charge your phone for free at the same time. The stands can be recognized by the “Power for the Tribe by VARTA” branding. 

You can buy 10.000mah Defqon.1 branded power banks from the merchandise stands or Camp Gear stores. You can also rent a power bank at the Camp Gear stores at The Wasted Lands.

Please note: These power banks don’t come with a charging cable, please bring your own or buy these at the merchandise stands. If you wish to rent a power bank, please note that a deposit is required and returns can only be made using your own bracelet to receive the refund. 

If you rent a power bank, you have until Monday 12:00 CEST to give back the power bank at the camp stores on the campsite and get back your deposit. Please note: Returns can only be made using your own bracelet to receive the refund. 

We’ve got 3 different kinds of lockers on the Camping Grounds: Regular, Large and Extra Large.  

Camping locker 4 days – Regular 
€ 25,50 (online price) € 27,50 (on site) 
Camping locker 4 days – Large 
€ 30.50 (online price) € 32,50 (on site) 
Camping locker 4 days - Extra Large 
€ 35,50 (online price) € 37,50 (on site) 

There’ll be two fully stocked supermarkets on The Wasted Lands North and South. From cold drinks and breakfast items to toiletries and essentials you may have forgotten. 
Products: 
- Batteries 
- Beverages 
- Breakfast items 
- Camping Gear & Essentials 
- Clothing & Weather Protection 
- Cosmetics & Medicines 
- Fresh fruits 
- Fresh juice 
- Frozen products 
- Games & Entertainment 
- Health & Hygiene Products 
- Snacks & Sweets 
- Coffee

Supermarket opening hours: Thursday 12:00 - Monday 12:00 CEST (24 hours a day on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday) (From 02:00 till 07:00 there will only be counter sales) 
Camp Gear Store 1 The Wasted Lands opening hours: Thursday 12:00 – Monday 12:00 CEST (24 hours a day on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday) 
Camp Gear Store 2 Campsite 5/6 opening hours: Thursday 12:00 – Monday 13:00 CEST (24 hours a day on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday) 

There are four First Aid stations available. The first one is located near campsite 1, the second one is located near the bus entrance, the third is on campsite 5 and the fourth next to the RED stage. The First Aid at campsites 1, 5 and near the bus entrance are 24/7 available for camping visitors. You can ask security for help as well. The First Aid next to the RED stage and next to the bus entrance are open for day and weekend visitors on Friday, Saturday and Sunday during the festival opening hours. 
Please note, the First Aid team is your friend, no judgement, no consequences. 

No need to bring your own food, we’ve got you covered. There’ll be two fully stocked supermarkets on The Wasted Lands North and South. From cold drinks and breakfast items to toiletries and essentials you may have forgotten.You’re allowed to bring food and drinks when you enter the campsite for the first time. However, there’s a limit to the number of beverages; a maximum of 4,5 liters per person for soft drinks and drinks that contain a maximum of 14,9% alcohol. It is not necessary for the food and drinks to be sealed. Strong liquors, dry ice and bottles made out of glass are prohibited. It is allowed to bring supplements such as whey protein, creatine and sport supplements (also with caffeine, please use in a responsible manner). Bringing your food and drinks from the campsite to the festival isn’t allowed, even if purchased at one of our bars or the supermarket.

Opening hours 
The Wasted Lands North 
Thursday: 12:00 – 03:00  
Friday: 07:00 – 03:30 
Saturday: 07:00 – 03:30  
Sunday: 07:00 – 00:00  
Monday: 07:00 – 12:00 

The Wasted Lands South 
Thursday: 12:00 – 02:00  
Friday: 07:00 – 03:00  
Saturday: 07:00 – 03:00  
Sunday: 07:00 – 00:00  
Monday: 07:00 – 12:00 

You can check all food options at the campsite on the Defqon.1 app.

You can ask the caterer at the food truck for allergens such as glutens or other intolerants and special requests. 

Do you want to have ice-cold beverages upon arrival at the campsite? Make sure to order your drinks in the Defqon.1 app, for everyone who is attending Defqon.1 Campsite. You can conveniently place your order through the Festival Store here. 
 
 
You can check all available beverages on the Defqon.1 app.
When you’re ready, you can easily collect your order next to the Supermarket located on The Wasted Lands North and South between Thursday 11:00 and Friday 18:00 CEST. 
Here’s how it works: 
1. Find the beverages you would like to order here.  
2. Add your items to your cart and proceed to check-out. 
3. Pick up your order next to the supermarket located on The Wasted Lands North or South between the opening times stated below. 
Enjoy your ice-cold beverages! 

Thursday: 12:00 - 23:59 
Friday: 00:00 - 18:00 
Saturday: CLOSED 
Sunday: CLOSED 

You are allowed to leave and return to the Defqon.1 Camping Grounds as often as you’d like. You and your belongings will be checked by entrance security each time you enter the campsite. Please note that you can only bring your food and drinks of to the Camping Grounds the first time you enter the camping. When you leave the Camping Grounds and get back, it is not possible to bring new drinks and food to your campsite. 
When leaving the Camping Grounds, please make sure to follow the signs ‘exit’ and use the exit. Please check out with your legendary bracelet, otherwise re-entering will not be possible. 

Going by car and staying for the weekend? We recommend you stay until Monday for the following reasons: 
Avoid getting stuck in traffic on Sunday evening. 
After 3 or 4 days of raving at Defqon.1, it's best to have a good night's sleep before you drive home. Please don't take any risks. 
Every night at the Camping Grounds is a gift. Relax at The Wasted Lands with your tribe at the campfire during this final night before you leave for another year. Trust us, it's worth it.