Five tips to help you prepare for a festival experience that works for you.
Roskilde Festival is many things at once. Busy, loud and full of life, but also full of places, solutions and people that make it possible to experience the festival in different ways, and on your own terms.
If you have reduced mobility, a disability, get tired quickly, need calm surroundings or simply want to plan your festival with a little extra care, there is help available.
Here are five tips to keep in mind when planning a more accessible festival journey, from arrival and concerts to breaks along the way.
Just as you might look forward to specific concerts, it can give you peace of mind to prepare for the experience itself.
Some participants find and share tips and experiences in the Facebook group Roskilde Festival Our Way, while others look into whether they would like to stay at Handicamp.
It can also help to take a closer look at the map before you arrive, especially the dedicated accessibility map. Notice the places that may be useful to know in advance: calm areas, accessible toilets, entrances and places with seating.
When you know where things are, they are easier to find once there are many people around you.
We gather practical information about accessibility on this page. It is updated regularly in the lead-up to the festival, and you will find the map in the app before the festival begins.
Even though Roskilde Festival is full of people, you will also find places where the pace is slower, and where you can breathe a little more freely.
In The Garden east of Orange Stage, many people find calm under the trees. At Lad op! with Andel between Orange Stage and Arena, you can take a natural break with hammocks and charging.
Out in the campsite, you will find staffed break rooms in both East and West, and you can sit in the grass and get a little distance from noise and impressions by Badesøen and Fiskesøen.
Look for the pause button on the map. It shows you where to find calm when you need it.
If something becomes difficult, or you suddenly need help, you are not alone.
Service hosts in orange vests are present across the site and can help with everything from directions to finding a calm place or calling for extra support.
During the festival, you can contact us around the clock on +45 46 36 66 13.
There are many practical details to keep track of during a festival. But you do not need to know everything in advance.
On the Roskilde Festival website and in the app, you will find a collected overview of the practical accessibility information that is useful to know, from access conditions and facilities to maps and contact options.
Some people use the information to prepare from home. Others look it up along the way, when the need arises. The most important thing is knowing where to find the answers if something changes, or if you become unsure.
We work to create a community where there is room for different needs, and where everyone can feel safe and part of the team.
If you are looking for a volunteer role with increased accessibility, you can browse the listings and filter by the category “Accessible conditions”. That way, you can see which needs each role can accommodate, for example roles with limited audience contact, the possibility to work with reduced hearing, or access for wheelchair users.
If you are unsure about your options, you can also contact the accessibility team. We will be happy to help you find a role that suits you.
