frequently asked questions
Please find some of the most frequently asked questions about Rooted Festival below.
Belonging is a universal human need, yet many people, whether they have a migration background or not, struggle to fully feel at home. That’s why Rooted Festival is for everyone.
Previous participants include people who fled their home country, people who came to the Netherlands for work or love, people born here who lived abroad for years, people who were adopted, and people whose (grand)parents are from different countries. Whoever you are, the need to feel rooted is universal, and there’s a place for you here.
Lunch and drinks (coffee, tea, water and lemonade) are included in your ticket. only. Lunch will be served at Restaurant ‘Bij de Tuinman’ between 12:30 and 15:00. Please bring your own bottle so you can refill with water if you like. All the food will be lovingly prepared by Restaurant Bij de Tuinman, Natalia’s kitchen, Amin from Vegaparadijs and Bader Dado (who will prepare a desert). All dishes will be vegetarian, with plenty of vegan and gluten-free options. If you have an allergy or intolerance, please talk to our catering team onsite so they can help you. You can buy extra drinks at Restaurant ‘Bij de Tuinman’ with your debit card/PIN only – unfortunately we can’t accept any cash.
We’re sorry to hear that. Unfortunately you can’t return your ticket(s). You might be able to surprise someone close to you with your ticket, and if not, you can try to resell your ticket via Ticketswap.
Your children are welcome to join Rooted Festival under adult supervision. Admission is free for children under 5 years old, so please make sure you bring lunch and drinks for them. The workshops are not accessible to children. If you would like to take part in a workshop, you are responsible for arranging supervision from another adult during that time.
Please check your spam folder to see if your order confirmation might have landed there instead of your inbox. Please make sure you mark the email address no-reply@stager.co as a safe sender. If you still can’t find it, please send us an email and we will resend your order confirmation. Future emails will be send from ontmoeten@dehoorneboeg.nl (so please also mark this as safe sender too), for example when we email you with instructions on how to register for your preferred workshops.
Everybody is welcome at Rooted Festival, regardless of your financial situation. If none of the different ticket options are realistic for you, we kindly ask you to submit a request for a fully funded/ sponsored ticket via this form (fully confidential).
We have send all participants an email with instructions how to register for two workshops of your preference. If you haven’t registered for the workshops (yet) or if you have bought your ticket a few days before the festival, you can also register for the workshops (depending on availability) upon arrival on Saturday at the information desk near the reception.
Buitenplaats De Hoorneboeg is situated just south of Hilversum. We kindly ask you to travel by foot, by (OV) bike or by public transport. Below are a few useful tips.
Walking – We look forward to welcoming you at the main entrance, at the end of the entrance road. The red gates surrounding De Hoorneboeg are closed.
Train – Hilversum and Hollandsche Rading stations are the closest. From there, you can complete the final part of your journey to De Hoorneboeg by OV-fiets or bus. There is also a large (and free) car park at Hollandsche Rading station – convenient if you want to pick up others and/or carpool for the final part of the journey. It’s then just a 5-minute drive to De Hoorneboeg.
OV-bike – The OV-bike is really useful. From Hilversum station, it’s a 20-minute cycle to De Hoorneboeg, and from Hollandsche Rading station it’s even closer.
Bus – Bus routes and timetables change from time to time. It’s best to check them via 9292. These are the nearest stops:
> ‘Hoorneboeg’ bus stop on Utrechtseweg, at the start of the driveway (journey time from Hilversum station approx. 10 minutes). From here, it’s about a 10-minute walk along a lovely, quiet, unpaved road to De Hoorneboeg.
> ‘Zonnestraal’ bus stop at Landgoed Zonnestraal near Nieuw Loosdrecht (journey time from Hilversum station approx. 15 minutes). From here, it’s a 15-minute walk through the woods and across the heath (heide) to De Hoorneboeg. You can find directions via this link.
If you’re traveling to Rooted Festival by car or motorbike, it’s important that you buy a parking ticket in advance before the event. The amount of parking spaces is limited on our parking lot in the woods, so that we can ensure everything runs smoothly on the day itself. You can purchase a parking ticket by clicking the ‘Tickets’ button on the homepage and then select a parking ticket.
In that case, you can find parking spaces within a 20–30-minute walk at:
– Hilversum Airport, Noordweg 49, 1213 PW (free of charge)
– Landgoed Zonnestraal, Loosdrechtse Bos 19, 1213 RH (mostly free of charge)
– Bomenbuurt Hilversum (Eikenlaan, Berkenlaan, Larixlaan) (paid)
Doors open from 11:00 onwards and the plenary opening will start at 11:30 am sharp.
The last plenary session will end at 17:45.
Yes, Rooted Festival will take place even with rain in the forecast. Experience has taught us that the weather forecast often looks more worrying than the actual conditions turn out to be. If a (thunder) storm unexpectedly occurs, you can take shelter indoors at De Hoorneboeg and Restaurant Bij de Tuinman, and our team will know exactly what to do. We highly recommend you to bring a warm jumper, a poncho or raincoat, and comfortable walking shoes so you stay dry throughout the day. The plenary program takes place under a large festival tent, and almost all workshops are indoors. An umbrella can be convenient when walking between venues on the estate. We’ll have spare ponchos available if you need one.
At the entrance, you’ll find our team welcoming you at the glass reception building. There, you’ll have your ticket scanned and receive a map with the Rooted Festival 2026 program. The route to the various venues is signposted on wooden signs, which you’ll see as you walk through the woods. First, you’ll walk down the long path (to all venues), then you’ll find the first signs at the first junction.
Absolutely, we advise everyone to bring their own. There are several water points available throughout the day (at the different workshop venues) where you can top up your water bottle or bidon to stay hydrated.
No, unfortunately not. Smoking is strictly prohibited on De Hoorneboeg and the surrounding nature, due to the drought. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
The activities at Rooted Festival take place across the entire 13-hectare estate, amidst nature. This means there’s plenty of space for you to find some peace and quiet to relax – when you need it.
Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed on the estate. An exception applies to certified service dogs (hulphonden). We kindly ask you to let us know in advance so that we can inform our team.
Yes, we want everyone to feel welcome at Rooted Festival. Do you need physical support (for example, with accessibility or getting around), mental health support (such as a quiet space or extra guidance), or do you have neurodivergent support needs? Please let us know in advance via ontmoeten@dehoorneboeg.nl, so that we can work out together what’s possible.
Yes, absolutely! We want Rooted Festival to be accessible to deaf and hearing-impaired people. If you are planning to attend the festival and need a sign language interpreter to interpret the presentations on the main stage live into Dutch Sign Language (NGT), please contact us at ontmoeten@dehoorneboeg.nl.
As we are committed to protecting nature and the animals that live on the estate, smoking is not permitted on the estate or surrounding nature (heide). Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation.
You can contact us by email at ontmoeten@dehoorneboeg.nl if you cannot find the answer to your question here. You can reach us by telephone during office hours on 035 206 2535.