Lowlands 2017 ALONE

[DXPLXCXTY]

Hey,

So basically I'm going to lowlands in the Netherlands alone, I'm just worried about a couple of things,

International bits; Passport, luggage/getting a tent through customs. 

Making friends; Basically I cannot speak a word of dutch, luckily I know english is basically a second language to them and previously being in netherlands I've never experienced an issue but at the same time I don't want to be a hinderence to anyone I meet, will this be an issue?

Camping: I actually have never camped at a festival so this will be a first, does anyone have any advice?

19YO ; Would like to be as cheap as possible, ordered my ticket but I haven't booked any form of travel as of yet, If anyone has any suggestions for cheapest travel including bringing a tent that'd be amazing; taking 400euros which should be enough to get insanely hammered. Any advice is super appreciated.

Edited June 26, 2017 by DXPLXCXTY

[Spinkedzzz]

Hi

I am going from russia to lowlands alone, i dont' know Dutch too. Language is not a problem at all, i was in belgium twice on Rockwerchter, everybody speaks english. 

 

 

[Spinkedzzz]

about camping - you need 3 things - tent, sleeping mat and sleeping bag (the last is optional if you take a lot of clothes)

if weather is sunny cheap tent is ok but when it's raining you need waterproofness of outer tent at least 2000mm

[DXPLXCXTY]

Thanks man, lastly do you know how much it'd cost to get from amsterdam to the festival ground via public transport, or is there a better alternative?:)

[Spinkedzzz]

It's 11 euros on a train from Amsterdam to Lelystad, there are free shuttle buses from lelystad to festival

[neacaisa]

Dunno how much time you have for this, but i recommend setting up a loner camp if there is enough demand. We made a successful one for RW 2017, everything went very smooth (it's true that the werchter thread was one of the most popular and the demand was very high)

[frostypaw]

Train tickets can be got from http://lowlands.nl/tickets/ - look for Lowlands Trein Retour

[amsterdamaged]

There are direct Intercity trains from Schiphol Airport to Lelystad every 20 minutes.  45 minute journey.  Normally €11,70 each way, but you can buy a weekend return for €19 before August 13th from the link above.  Then the free bus to the festival - just follow the crowds. 

Everyone speaks english.  Just say hi and introduce yourself.  And buy me a beer ;-)

If rain is predicted, be a bit selective about where you place your tent.  The camping area is surrounded by ditches, so never turns into a mudfest, but there are a few low spots.  Also, collect a few more of the free bin bags on the way in - handy for an extra tent covering or storing your dry stuff in your tent.

 

 

[DXPLXCXTY]

BUY YOU A BEER AM I MADE OF MONEY

 

Haha, yeah I'm pretty damn excited, I actually got one of the Gllamcamp tents as it was cheaper than lugging it on the plane and stuff. 

 

Festipi actually I decided to go for a slightly more expensive pre pitched soloution, Got a spare bed, just in case of any 'guests' well, they make you buy 2 beds but shhhh

[amsterdamaged]

In that case, hope for rain and invite the ladies back to your place 

[DXPLXCXTY]

It's forecast to be raining boys ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[Spinkedzzz]

Does smbd know, do i need to buy drinking water at lelystad or there are free drinking water at camp?

[amsterdamaged]

The water from the taps at all the toilet/wash facilities is drinkable.  Both on the campsite and in the festival area.

[Spinkedzzz]

Fantastic festival!

The best shows i've seen was undoubtfully Feist, then Mumford&Sons, Kiiwanuka, Elbow

[DXPLXCXTY]

It was amazing! 

 

Death grips, Tycho, Cashmere Cat, Mura Masa, the XX and Mac Demarco all killed it!