PRACTICALITIES

What You Need to Bring to the European Tantra Festival

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Festival Details:

• Check-in: From 11:30 AM

• Start: Introduction to Tantra & Boundaries (mandatory for beginners)

• Dinner on the first day (no lunch included)

• Opening Ceremony: 7:30 PM

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What to Bring – Pack Essentials:

• Water bottle (labeled with your name)

• Extra Blanket (nights can be chilly)

• Warm clothes (sweaters, warm socks, cozy layers)

• Comfortable clothes for all weather (prepare for cool evenings)

• Loose clothing for dancing and movement

• Extra T-shirts (especially if you sweat easily)

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For Workshops & Sessions:

• Yoga mat and cushion (optional, but recommended)

• Something to cover your mattress (sarong, sheet, large towel, or blanket)

• Massage cream or coconut oil (only coconut oil, no other oils)

• Extra towels (hotel provides just one)

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Personal Comfort:

• Blindfold

• Earplugs

• Slippers or house shoes (pantoffels)

• Personal items that make you feel at home

• Notebook and pen — for reflections, dreams, or insights

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For Special Events:

• Kings or Queens costume/outfit for the Masquerade Ball (Saturday evening)

• Red dress for women / White outfit for men for the Healing Ritual (Friday evening)

• Something you feel sexy in — for the Temple Night (Saturday evening)

• Outfits matching the themed dress codes (let your creativity shine!)

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Important to Remember:

• Proof of Name / ID (to check in and receive your room assignment)

• Cash — for the outstanding ticket balance, small purchases at the market, and for massage/healing sessions

• No drugs or alcohol — we celebrate life naturally!

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And most importantly:

Bring your open heart, excitement, and curiosity to explore and embrace your authentic self.

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How to get to the Castle

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Travel to the Castle Hotel:

The Address: Kasteel de Berckt, De Berckt 1, 5991 PD Baarlo, The Netherlands. https://maps.app.goo.gl/DGWZYYMdamy6NweW7

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By Airplane:

The Berckt Castle is centrally located and easily reachable by the following airports: Weeze (20 min), Eindhoven (45 min), Düsseldorf (45 min), Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) (45 min), Schiphol Airport (AMS) (2 hours).

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By Car, Route description:

From A67 Eindhoven/Venlo exit Venlo-West/Maastricht, follow N273 direction Baarlo. Before you reach Baarlo (opposite Camping de Berckt), turn left.
From A73 Nijmegen, take N273 to Baarlo.
From Roermond: Napoleonsbaan N273 direction Venlo. If you've passed Baarlo (opposite Camping de Berckt), turn right.

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By Taxi:

You can take a taxi to the castle hotel.

Public Transport: From railway station Venlo, take bus 377 direction of Roermond. Depart at bus stop De Berckt. All up-to-date information is available on www.9292.nl/en.