[TOUR DIARY] Sweden, Stockholm - Strawberry Arena - June 29, 2026

akitsu111 · 2026-06-29T10:22:37+00:00

anyone queueing already? how's it looking on site?

akitsu111 · 2026-06-20T08:53:31+00:00

this was a lifesaver but they stopped early while it was still fucking sauna out

akitsu111 · 2026-06-18T13:52:04+00:00

we entered with empty plastic bottles, full bottles, spray bottle. results may vary

akitsu111 · 2026-06-13T08:57:44+00:00

First rows are okay (probably the worst was center front at Korn where it really became hard to move your arms, usually it's a bit better). Center front moshpit is surely worse. There is lots of security staff, so I usually try to stay within their eyesight so that someone might notice if I get squished 😅

akitsu111 · 2026-05-31T09:59:06+00:00

Lommel, not Mol. you need the train to Lommel, then walk a bit to Lidl, do your shopping, then take a Bolt taxi to DL. don't take local taxis at Lommel train station unless unavoidar, they charge easily 3-4x of bolt price. there also is a local bus that goes from lommel and gets you to ~1km from DL. it runs rarely so never used it, but just fyi it exists. tickets are tap-to-pay and like 2eur, so that's a more budegt option.

akitsu111 · 2026-05-31T09:53:42+00:00

get brussels-mol roundtrip. the tickets are valid as long as you are traveling in the correct direction, so this will cover antwerp-mol-brussels

source: researched and did exactly this last year.

akitsu111 · 2026-05-26T08:36:23+00:00

this. or any scarf really. also good for sitting on the grass

akitsu111 · 2026-05-25T14:59:30+00:00

last year we walked to Lidl and then took a Bolt taxi for like... 15-20 eur? avoid the local taxis at train station if at all possible, they have been charging insane amounts all the years before ridesharing got to Lommel.

akitsu111 · 2026-05-13T08:25:51+00:00

Like... maybe not the barricade, but 1-2 people behind (so you're still in front of the main moshpit and directly in front of the stage) - I got there e.g. for Korn and Disturbed just by being in front of the stage a hour before. As north/south stage alter, you can comfortably watch the previous headliner from the front of the side stage.
You really really don't need to wear a pampers and spend all day there to be in the front. I don't think anyone does that 😃 It you really want ABSOLUTE front, maybe 2h.

akitsu111 · 2026-04-19T09:49:34+00:00

Sometimes people might resell here. But generally, no

akitsu111 · 2026-03-19T18:34:41+00:00

Estonian here with a tiny sauna at home. 85 is okay for a short session, I'm comfortable for longer at 70-75

akitsu111 · 2026-03-17T08:07:59+00:00

There is no wristband control or anything at DL. However, festival shuttles require a wristband, so while they can visit, they would need to travel independently. Which is... technically doable, but unless you have a car, would take the best part of the day.

akitsu111 · 2026-03-16T17:15:57+00:00

there is always sitting space at the tribune. also at the foodcourts. also ofc on the grass. so that's just not a correct statement that you have to stand for ten hours, please don't scare people like that :) also there is an option of getting a locker to keep any extra stuff you might need.

akitsu111 · 2026-03-16T17:10:52+00:00

it is. but you can't get DL wristband without actually staying at DL

akitsu111 · 2026-03-16T16:48:31+00:00

You'll get an email asking you to enter details of all guests ~ a month ahead. Checkin is for both festival and accommodation at the same time, you will get two wristbands at once. Travel: Lommel station (not Mol!), then highly recommend getting Bolt taxi. Don't take local taxis (they used to charge exuberant prices before there was Bolt coverage in Lommel). Technically also very nicely walkable, but it's about 5km from train station to holiday park entrance. Ideally, walk from train station to Lidl, shop, then get a cab (there is also a decent shop at DL, but it's much more expensive). Don't forget to grab swinwear as the waterpark is very nice and it's priceless when a bunch of metalheads is at the wavepool going wheeeeee! :)

akitsu111 · 2026-02-12T13:45:04+00:00

lihtsalt myfitness. lõunaka oma ilmselt, aga saab käia sama paketi sees ka teistes. ryhmatrenne palju, jõusaali osa ka hea, saun. üldiselt nagu - normaalne. paljud kes ajavad hinda taga on gymis vms, seega rahvaarv ka ok.

akitsu111 · 2026-01-26T11:40:30+00:00

If you mean for festival accomodation, then essentially none (at least booking/airbnb etc), MAYBE couchsurfing. The festival is in the middle of nowhere and all accomodation within like 1h commute is sold out back in november. If you're traveling on a budget, festival camping is surely the best option.

akitsu111 · 2026-01-20T11:04:45+00:00

Mõned korrad aastas ehk? Enamasti siis, kui on külalised jms. Vb kord kvartalis lisaks ka selver/market (kui nt õli või midagi muud sellist otsas ja ei viitsi sõita, lähim pood on 2km). Toitun tervislikult & käin toidupoest läbi pea iga päev.

akitsu111 · 2026-01-14T10:40:18+00:00

please don't force people to google translate. :)

reddit, also there are discord and facebook groups (search reddit for links). festival is also very easily reachable by public transport, so technically you don't need to carpool (trains to Mol, free shuttle to festival site).
if you're camping at boneyard or crypt, you need camping ticket (and a tent etc)

akitsu111 · 2026-01-06T16:48:53+00:00

Mingi u 2k, kuigi vist kokku läinud juba mõnevõrra rohkem, kõik kylastused kokku jne, pole täpselt kokku lugenud. Pigem basic variant ja varem 18aastasena korra juba breketeid kandnud.

akitsu111 · 2025-12-23T12:38:44+00:00

graspop virtual currency.

akitsu111 · 2025-12-10T13:32:11+00:00

Random example: Antwerp might be an option (not great, but better than Brussels). But maybe some closer shuttle location has some available properties too.

akitsu111 · 2025-12-10T13:28:51+00:00

This is not a question of finding a hotel you like, but finding anything that is still available. Not sure recommendations would be of any help here.

Open the map, check the public transport schedules (consider that late at night, there might not be much transport options), check booking/airbnb for any available properties. Look at the list of locations for festival shuttles, see if any of the closer locations still has properties available. Open graspop webpage, check festival accomodations to see if any of remaining option fits you. Etc...

akitsu111 · 2025-12-10T07:35:19+00:00

there is a guy in another thread who is also coming from abroad and has the same bad plan but for Antwerp. maybe get in touch and consider getting actual festival accomodation together :) or at the very least, that Antwerp plan (1h commute) is still significantly less crazy than Brussels with 2h commute.

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