Getting There

Where does it take place?

The festival takes place at Schloss Burgscheidungen (CryptoCastle), located in Laucha an der Unstrut, Germany

How to get there?

Answer: Transportation options include: • Shuttle Bus from Berlin Ostbahnhof (departures at 4:30 PM and 5:30 PM Thursday) • Train from Berlin Hbf to Halle (Saale) (~1h17m), then shuttle (€120 total ride) or further to Naumburg (Saale) and shuttle (€35–40) or walk from Kirchscheidungen (2.5km). • Airport Shuttle (to/from Leipzig Airport, €140 total). • Car (about 2h15m–2h45m drive from Berlin). • Carpooling options via Telegram group.

How do I get to the festival site, and are there recommended transportation options?

Yes. Here are several options: • Shuttle Bus: Departure from Berlin Ostbahnhof on Thursday at 4:30 PM and 5:30 PM, approx. 3 hours journey. • Train: • From Berlin Central Station to Halle (Saale) (~1h17m), then shuttle to the castle (€120 total) or continue to Naumburg (Saale) Hbf and arrange a €35–40 shuttle. • Alternatively, from Naumburg take the RB77 to Kirchscheidungen and walk 2.5 km or use a €10 shuttle. • Airport Shuttle: Airport shuttle to Leipzig Airport (€140 total per ride, divided among passengers). • Car: Driving from Berlin is around 2h15m–2h45m (approx. 222km).

When should I arrive to catch everything?

You should aim to arrive on Thursday, September 18th, ideally before 7:00 PM, to fully join the Opening Ceremony