INFO
Fellboden 1
6387 Oberrickenbach
Nidwalden, Schweiz
Tickets can be purchased here. By purchasing an admission ticket to the festival, the purchaser accepts the General Terms and Conditions.
The minimum age for the festival is 18 years.
DATE
The festival will take place from 27. to 30. August 2026.
OPENING HOURS FESTIVAL AREA
Thursday: 3pm - Sunday 8pm (continuous)
OPENING HOURS CAMPSITE
Thursday 10am - Monday 10am.
The festival will take place in all weathers. In case of bad weather, we will set up additional shelters.
Getting There
The festival is easy to reach from all directions.
The festival site can only be accessed by public transport or our shuttle service. Due to limited space, direct access to the site by car is not possible.
Vehicles without a valid camper ticket will be turned away.
Exceptions apply to campers and caravans used for overnight stays at the campsite.
Please note: Access is only permitted with a valid camper ticket.
Public Transport
Train to Wolfenschiessen Station
From Lucerne station: approx. 30 minutes
From Zurich HB: approx. 1.5 hours
From Basel SBB: approx. 1.5 hours
From Wolfenschiessen station, a public post bus runs hourly until approximately 18:37 to the festival site (Oberrickenbach, Talstation).
Night Train Connections
Last train towards Lucerne: 00:38
First train towards Lucerne: 04:53
In addition to the public transport services, organised shuttle buses operate between Wolfenschiessen station and the festival site.
Shuttle Bus Wolfenschiessen Station ↔ Festival Site
This year, we’re introducing our own shuttle bus between Wolfenschiessen station and the festival site. The shuttle runs continuously and is scheduled as closely as possible around the train connections in Wolfenschiessen.
Shuttle Schedule
Departure from Wolfenschiessen station: every full hour
Departure from the festival site: every half hour
Day Schedule
Thursday 14:30 – 21:00
Friday 11:30 – 22:00
Saturday 11:30 – 22:00
Sunday 09:00 – 21:00
Night Schedule (Reduced Service)
Thursday 21:00 – 00:30
Friday 22:00 – 00:30
Saturday 22:00 – 01:00
Shuttle Tickets
Flatrate Ticket — CHF 10
Unlimited rides throughout the entire festival.
Single Ride — CHF 5
For individual rides between the station and the festival site.
Tickets can also be purchased directly on the bus. However, for a smoother process, we recommend buying your tickets in advance.
Tickets will soon be available on our website.
Taxis
If you need to arrive or leave outside the shuttle or post bus operating hours, private taxi companies from the region are available.
A designated taxi hub is located directly in front of the festival site, where taxis can pick up and drop off guests.
Out of respect for our neighbours, we kindly ask you not to order taxis directly to the village of Oberrickenbach. Thank you for your understanding.
Cars & Parking
If you still wish to arrive by car, paid parking spaces are available in the village of Wolfenschiessen.
(See Parking section below)
Important: The walk from the parking area to the festival site takes at least 1.5 hours uphill.
Alternatively, you can conveniently take the post bus or the shuttle bus from Wolfenschiessen.
If the designated parking spaces in Wolfenschiessen are already full, parking must be used in Dallenwil or Stans instead. From there, you can easily continue to Wolfenschiessen by train.
You are responsible for your own consumption and actions under the influence. Be aware of this, consume mindfully (including alcohol), respect your own boundaries and those of others, and have your substances tested.
More Information: Drug Checking Luzern
Wheelchair users or other physically impaired people who require assistance can bring an accompanying person to the festival site free of charge. Please note that certain areas such as the Schwing or Pattera floor are difficult to access due to the terrain. For this reason, you do not have to pay the full price - just write us an e-mail in advance to: info@schwingundstampf.ch
Please note that an official medical certificate will be required on arrival to allow the accompanying person onto the site free of charge.
WCs and urinals are available throughout the festival site/campsite.
Mobile showers will also be set up on the campsite.
The festival site cannot be reached by car. Paid parking is available in the village of Wolfenschiessen. Attention: The number of parking spaces is limited.
You can find the parking area here:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/HJ9mMcXojghfUyFv8
Festival shuttles will then comfortably take you from Wolfenschiessen train station to the festival site.
Please note: Walking from the parking area to the festival site takes at least 1.5 hours uphill.
If the designated parking spaces in the village of Wolfenschiessen are already full, you will need to use parking facilities in Dallenwil or Stans instead. From there, you can conveniently continue to Wolfenschiessen by train.
Drinking water points are available free of charge throughout the site.
We are committed to protecting the environment and keeping our festival site spotless. We therefore do not want our beautiful festival site to be polluted by plastic cups and other rubbish. That is why we have introduced a deposit system.
With our deposit system, you never have to pay for your deposit.
How does it work?
1. When redeeming your festival ticket, you’ll receive a deposit token from us — meaning we cover your first deposit for you.
2. At your first visit to the bar, order a drink and hand over your token. From now on, your cup becomes your deposit.
3. At your next order, exchange your empty cup for a new drink. Your new cup becomes your new deposit.
4. Had enough to drink? Return your cup at the bar and receive a token again.
5. At your next visit, exchange your token for another drink.
Lost your cup or token?
= CHF 2.– for a new deposit.
You’re also welcome to bring your own cup.
The entire festival is cashless. You can pay everywhere with your normal debit or credit card. Payment with TWINT is also possible.
Would you like to become part of our festival cosmos?
You can register as a volunteer here. More information can be found on the volunteer page.
CAMPING
With a valid festival ticket, you are automatically entitled to use the campsite.
Our beautiful camping meadow is located right next to the festival grounds, in the shade of a large rock face.
Please remember to bring a good, weatherproof tent, as the weather in the mountains can change quickly.
Campers and caravans are allowed with a camper ticket. At the campsite entrance, the ticket must be exchanged for a camping voucher. Camper tickets cannot be purchased on site.
Please leave the campsite as you found it. Large containers as well as a recycling station for glass, aluminium and PETare available on the meadow.
Please respect the beautiful nature around you.
HOTEL
Down in the valley, just a few minutes away by festival shuttle, you’ll find the young and vibrant Hotel Alpina Einhornin Wolfenschiessen – the perfect place to recharge before heading back to the dancefloor. Expect stylish rooms, regional and seasonal cuisine, and a friendly, young team.
All festival guests receive 10% off their stay – simply enter the code STAMPF when booking online.
You can find more hotels in the region here:
Festival site:
Glass, all firearms, spraying, stabbing, striking and slashing weapons as well as other objects classified as dangerous, in particular also pocket knives (bag knives), pyrotechnic objects, petards, dry ice and animals.
No more than one 0.5 litre bottle per person may be brought onto the festival site.
Camping site:
All firearms, spraying, stabbing, striking and slashing weapons as well as other objects categorised as dangerous.
Pyrotechnic objects, petards, dry ice and animals.
So that you don't get bored between all the dancing, you can stroll through our diverse market area from time to time. Here you will find various shops and offers, such as a tattoo artist or a stylist, who will spice you up for the dancefloor.
Information about the individual stands, performances and workshops will be communicated on our instagram shortly before the festival.
Schwing und Stampf offers a wide range of catering options at the festival. Of course, there are also vegan and vegetarian options.
There are various bars selling alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
Water can be obtained free of charge from the publicly accessible water points.
Every morning, a delicious and fresh festival breakfast is served at the main bar – it’s worth it!
As we are celebrating in a very remote region, the internet reception is sometimes not great. Visitors with Swisscom or Sunrise should not have any major problems with reception. Salt users, on the other hand, may have no reception at times. There will be a public Wi-Fi spot available at the entrance. Either way, it's much better to celebrate without a smartphone in your hand. Share your beautiful moments with the people around you <3
The festival site is situated at almost 1,000 meters above sea level and is surrounded by mountains. As a result, weather conditions can change rapidly, and there is a relatively high chance of rain. At night, temperatures can easily drop below 10 degrees Celsius. We therefore recommend bringing sufficient weatherproof and warm clothing.
If you need first aid, you will find help at the awareness stand. Minor cases can be treated there directly. The Cantonal Hospital of Nidwalden is on standby for major emergencies.
There are signposted emergency exits on the festival site. In the event of an evacuation, all visitors must assemble on the large, gravelled area by the power station.
The use of the pool is open to all visitors during opening hours. Swimming in the pool is prohibited at night. It is also possible to refresh yourself in the nearby mountain stream - please take personal responsibility!
You will find all the important information about the music and supporting programme on our information pillar right by the entrance. If you have any further questions, please ask the staff at the entrance.
Is there anything else you want to know?
Get in touch with us on Instagram or simply send us an email at info@schwingundstampf.ch
Verein Schwing und Stampf
Spitalstrasse 14
6004 Luzern