Getting there is the first step toward an unforgettable festival experience—and we offer a variety of options so you can reach the festival grounds in a relaxed and eco-friendly way:

Bike Garage: Coming by bike? Awesome! We provide a free bike garage so you can park your bike safely and conveniently. Enjoy the fresh air on your way to the festival. Thanks to our various accommodation options in the Comfort Village and on-site shopping, you don’t need to bring much luggage—which makes traveling by bike even easier.

Train and shuttle bus: Travel stress-free by train and hop right onto the shuttle buses from Cuxhaven or Nordholz train stations. This way, you’ll arrive at the grounds together with other festival fans—without having to search for parking.
 

Bus: From several German cities, you can hop on one of the festival buses provided by our partner HiClive and enjoy the ride. This not only saves you the hassle of finding a parking spot but also reduces traffic and, consequently, wait times upon arrival. Practical and eco-friendly at the same time! Detailed information will follow soon!
 

Carpooling: Do you have room in your car or want to ride with someone? Check out the Cuxhaven district’s commuter portal. There, you can post or search for round-trip rides directly to the festival grounds, saving money, traveling more sustainably, and—with a little luck—maybe even finding new festival buddies.
 

Comfort Village: Don’t want to drive home or to accommodations away from the festival grounds after a long day at the festival? No problem! Take advantage of our on-site accommodation options in the Comfort Village. This saves unnecessary trips and is easy on the wallet—since the cost is per accommodation, not per person. It’s often even cheaper to stay right on site than at a place where you have to drive back and forth by car.

The best waste is the kind that isn’t created in the first place, and anything that can’t be avoided must be disposed of properly. We’ve already implemented many measures in the backstage and production areas and are constantly optimizing them—and, of course, it’s also up to you to get involved and take responsibility.
We rely on a well-thought-out system that supports both us and you in recycling:

Waste Management Concept Backstage: We’ve got everything under control! In the backstage area, crew members and partners sort waste into designated containers. This ensures that as many materials as possible are returned to the recycling loop.

Waste Management Concept in the Guest Area: Waste Management Concept in the Guest Area: Upon entering the festival, you’ll receive one trash bag per person at the checkpoints, which we provide together with our partner RE:CIRCLE. The trash bags are made from 100% recycled materials and bear the Blue Angel eco-label. There are recycling stations throughout the festival grounds. A look at the festival map will give you an overview. At the stations, you can sort and dispose of your trash.
Trash Bonus: To reward you for your support, we’ve introduced the Trash Bonus system! For every trash bag you turn in, you’ll receive great vouchers—a small thank-you for your contribution to a clean festival experience. Every bag helps keep the grounds clean.

Clean Grounds: After the festival, we’ll launch a major cleanup to restore the grounds to their original condition. We’ll collect all trash—big and small—using both machines and manual labor. By leaving your campsite just as you found it, you’ll help ensure the grounds are ready for agricultural use right after the festival. Be especially careful not to use plastic confetti—even if it looks nice, it’s a real burden on the environment and very difficult to remove completely. Instead: use biodegradable confetti or, better yet, skip it altogether!

Reuse it: Drinks are served in our stylish returnable cups, which you can simply return at any bar. The cups are washed and then reused. Also keep an eye out for Viva con Agua: Our partners collect your donated returnable cups and use the proceeds to support meaningful projects. Tents, sleeping pads, and sleeping bags don’t have to end up in the trash either: Anything you no longer need can be donated on-site to Hanseatic Help. Under the motto “After summer comes cold”, they accept your gear at designated locations, clean it, and pass it on to those in need—for example, to homeless people in Hamburg. 
Additionally, there is a drop-off point for non-perishable and unopened food items, which are donated to the food bank
 

Strategies against mountains of trash: Over the years, we’ve developed a variety of measures to steadily reduce waste, and we’re working hard to further minimize waste, optimize waste management at the festival, and raise everyone’s awareness. In festival production, too, we’re focusing on more sustainable processes, such as through digitalization and avoiding paper materials. But we know: There’s still more we can do! Together with you, we want to continue working to reduce waste to a minimum and make the festival as clean as possible. 
 

By the way: A look at the statistics shows that the amount of waste per festival guest at DEICHBRAND is lower than the German national average for the same period. Thank you for participating and supporting us—every contribution counts!

To keep the bass pumping and the beer nice and cold, we need plenty of power—around the clock! But where the DEICHBRAND Festival takes place, there’s nothing but fields and pastures 360 days a year—not a power outlet in sight. So, how do we get the necessary energy to the massive festival grounds?

Energy is the Key: To meet the high demand for electricity efficiently and in an eco-friendly way, we’re investing in new permanent power connections right on the festival grounds and developing projects centered on renewable energy. This is how we plan to supply stages, bars, and backstage areas with clean energy. At the same time, we’re relying on modern and energy-efficient technologies to make the best possible use of the energy we use and avoid unnecessary consumption. Our goal: an awesome festival with as little energy waste as possible!
 

Growing with experience: Every festival year brings new insights—and we put them to use! Through continuous optimization and forward-thinking planning, we improve our infrastructure step by step. For example: We install conduit so that each year we can run power lines faster and more efficiently wherever they’re needed. This allows our power grid to grow, and bottlenecks can be easily overcome.

Logistics is a major factor when it comes to sustainability at festivals—because the fewer trips and unnecessary journeys, the better for the environment. That’s why we rely on smart solutions to keep emissions as low as possible. Every kilometer saved helps reduce our carbon footprint and shows that less really can be more!

Collaborations with other festivals: Together, we’re better off! We collaborate with other festivals and consolidate transport to move materials and equipment efficiently. This way, we avoid unnecessary trips.

On-site warehouse: To minimize transport distances, we have our own warehouse right on the festival grounds. This allows us to store materials and supplies directly on-site and make them available quickly—without long journeys or unnecessary fuel consumption.

Cargo bikes and bike mobility: On the festival grounds, we prioritize sustainable mobility: Where possible, we transport equipment and production supplies using cargo bikes. Our crew also gets around by bike as often as possible.
 

On-site SuperStore: Don’t feel like making the long trip to the supermarket? No problem! Our SuperStore right on the festival grounds offers everything you need—from groceries to festival essentials. This saves you the trip to the supermarket and avoids many trips during the festival.

Good food is simply part of the festival experience. Through our initiatives, we combine enjoyment with responsibility—so you can not only eat well but also feel good about it!

Reusable cups and compostable materials: We use reusable cups that are washed and reused after each use. This helps us avoid unnecessary waste and conserve resources. Whenever possible, we also use compostable single-use materials to reduce waste so you can party stress-free without harming the environment.

Diverse Food Lineup: Have you checked out our food lineup yet? There’s something for everyone! Whether hearty or light, exotic or classic—we’ve got something for everyone. We’re especially proud of our wide selection of vegetarian and vegan treats, which not only taste great but also help reduce our environmental footprint.

Food donations from you: Do you have leftover canned ravioli and it’s suddenly Monday morning after the festival? No worries—you can skip the hassle of lugging it home and drop off all non-perishable food items at our partner, Dein Topf. This way, you support people in need in the region. Win-win!

Food donations from us: Of course, despite good planning, it can happen that food is left over from our crew and artist catering. But nothing that’s still good ends up in the trash here! Leftover food from catering is donated to local organizations. This way, valuable resources aren’t wasted.

Sustainability is a team effort—and we know that we can only achieve great things by working together. That’s why we collaborate closely with partners who share our vision and help us create a more sustainable festival. We’re proud to be working alongside our supporters toward a greener future. Thank you to everyone who’s joining us on this journey!

Sustainable Partners: To make our festival as eco-friendly as possible, we partner with service providers and brands that actively support our efforts. Together, we focus on innovative solutions that conserve resources and reduce our ecological footprint.

Local Businesses: For us, sustainability also means strengthening the local region. That’s why we specifically partner with local businesses to ensure short transport routes and minimize emissions. This way, both the environment and the regional economy benefit from our collaborations.

Non-profit organizations: We offer various organizations a platform to showcase themselves and present their projects. Among others, our partners from Viva con Agua and Hanseatic Help will be on-site to share information about their valuable work. Take this opportunity to support their projects!

Hygienic restroom facilities are an integral part of the festival experience. We invest heavily in providing infrastructure for an entire city in an open field. As part of this effort, we take care to keep water consumption as low as possible.

Modern restroom facilities and water-saving technology: Our restroom facilities are equipped with innovative, water-saving technologies that reduce consumption to a minimum. These include, for example, vacuum toilets and pressurized water treatment. This allows us to conserve valuable resources without sacrificing comfort.

Composting toilets: In collaboration with our partner Goldeimer, we offer you eco-friendly composting toilets. With these sustainable sanitation solutions, which operate entirely without fresh water, we aim to demonstrate that hygiene and environmental protection can go hand in hand—for a clean festival experience and peace of mind!

Chemical-free portable toilets: To avoid harmful risks to the environment and people, our service providers do not use any chemical sanitary additives for the portable toilets on our grounds, but exclusively odor-inhibiting and biodegradable additives.

Sustainability isn’t just about protecting the environment and conserving resources—the sense of community at the festival is also incredibly important to us. We want everyone to feel comfortable and enjoy a great time together.

Awareness: Look out for one another! With our awareness initiative, we aim to create an atmosphere where everyone at the festival feels safe and respected. We actively promote a tolerant, mindful, and respectful community. Learn more here!

Accessibility: Accessibility is also a priority for us. We want to offer everyone the opportunity to experience the festival without limitations. You can find all information about services and support for people with special needs on our inclusion page.

It’s also up to you to make the DEICHBRAND Festival even more sustainable. Together, we can make a big difference—without losing any of the festival fun! Here are a few simple things you can do:

Travel sustainably: Take the train, our shuttle buses, or come by bike. If you’re driving, carpool.

Leave the campground clean: Take your trash with you or dispose of it at the designated stations. Leave your campsite as clean as you found it—this helps us enormously and makes a huge difference!

Dispose of trash properly: Use the recycling stations on the grounds and sort your waste. Every full trash bag counts and is rewarded with a trash bonus—so sorting trash isn’t just a duty, but a perk!

Shop on-site: Save yourself unnecessary trips to the supermarket and use our Superstore right on the festival grounds. This avoids detours and saves CO₂.

Support NGOs: Stop by the booths of Viva con Agua, Hanseatic Help, and other non-profit organizations. Learn about their projects and support them—because together we can make a bigger difference!

Look out for one another: Respect and mindfulness are the foundation of a successful festival. Be considerate of others, follow the Awareness guidelines, and visit our Awareness and Inclusion page to learn how we can work together to create a safe and respectful environment.

Together we can make it happen—every contribution counts! Thank you for joining us and supporting us.