On this page we have compiled information that may be helpful if you are traveling from abroad. This includes new information as well as information from the other pages. If any information is still unclear or you have other questions, please email us at Info@draaimolen.nu. For other practical information related to the festival, please see our FAQ.
TRAVEL TO THE NETHERLANDS BY PLANE
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
The nearest airport to Tilburg is in Eindhoven. There is no train station at Eindhoven Airport so you need to take a bus or taxi to Eindhoven Station. From Eindhoven Station there are direct trains leaving for Tilburg. This will take you approximately 1 hour in total.
You can plan you trip by train via https://www.ns.nl
You can take a train from Amsterdam Schiphol to Tilburg. You will travel via Rotterdam Centraal, Breda or via ‘s Hertogenbosch. In all cases, you have to change trains. This will take you approximately 1 to 1,5 hours in total. You can plan you train via https://www.ns.nl
Rotterdam Airport (RTM)
There is no train station at Rotterdam Airport so you need to take a bus or taxi to Rotterdam Central Station. From Rotterdam Central Station there are direct trains leaving for Tilburg. This will take you approximately 1 hour in total. You can plan you train via https://www.ns.nl
Brussels Airport (BRU)
You can take a train from Brussels Airport to Tilburg, you have to change trains in Breda. This will take you approximately 1,5 hours in total. You can plan you trip via https://www.ns.nl
TRAVEL TO THE NETHERLANDS BY TRAIN
Tilburg has a train station. We advise you to check NS International for international train travel to the Netherlands. https://www.nsinternational.com/en
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
In EU
You need to have a valid travel document in order to enter the Netherlands. This can be an identity card (for European citizens) or a passport.
Out of EU
You must hold a passport or travel document issued within the last 10 years. Your travel document must also be valid for at least 3 months after you leave the Schengen area.
Visa
Depending on your nationality, you may also need a visa. Consult the Schengen Visa Advisor to see whether you need a visa to come to the Netherlands. Find out how to apply for a visa on the short-stay Schengen visa page.
ACCOMMODATION
CAMPING
Camping tickets are available through our ticket shop. The camping site is within walking distance from the festival venue (but not on the festival grounds) and is easily accessible from Tilburg Central Station by public transport.
HOTELS
There are several options for hotels and hostels in Tilburg:
- Hostel Roots: https://hostelroots.nl/
- Van der Valk Tilburg: www.hoteltilburg.nl
- City Hotel Tilburg: http://www.cityhoteltilburg.nl
- Het Wapen van Tilburg: www.hetwapenvantilburg.nl
TRAVEL: TILBURG - DRAAIMOLEN FESTIVAL
From Tilburg Central Station you can easily travel to Draaimolen Festival, by shuttle bus or by bike. For more information, check our travel page.
Shuttle Bus
We will organise a shuttlebus service from the station to the festival site. Tickets for this shuttle bus are available via https://www.partyreizen.com/festival/draaimolen-festival-2024/
Bike
Cycling from Tilburg Central Station to the festival site takes approximately 25 minutes. There is a marked fast bike route from the station to the festival, with signage along the way. Additionally, staff at Tilburg Central Station will be available to guide you in the right direction. Navigate to IJpelareweg 55, Tilburg, where you will find designated bike parking areas.
TRAVEL: OTHER CITIES - DRAAIMOLEN FESTIVAL
By train
It is easiest to travel to Tilburg by train. Trains run from 5:30 in the morning till 00:38 at night, depending on where you need to go. We advise planning your trip in advance via www.ns.nl/reisplanner/#/. From Tilburg Central station, you can take the shuttle bus to the MOB complex.
Organised bus tour
Together with Partybussen.nl we provide bus tours from various pick-up locations throughout the Netherlands and Belgium. For more information about the different boarding points, times and bus tickets, please use the links below.
- Friday: https://www.partybussen.nl/festivals/draaimolen-vrijdag
- Saturday: https://www.partybussen.nl/festivals/draaimolen-zaterdag