Practicalities

VITAL festival 

Here you will find practical information about the VITAL festival at Tranekaer Center.
This page provides an overview of the festival's framework, so you can land safely and present from day one.

When:
Check the dates right HERE
Check out check-in times etc. right HERE

Where:
Tranekaer Center
Slotsgade 76
5953 Tranekær
Langeland

Language:
All communal gatherings are held in English.
Teaching is primarily conducted in English.
- A few workshops will be in Danish.

Accommodation

As a participant, you automatically have a tent site with access to restrooms and showers.
If you’d like a little more comfort, you can opt to book a room—single, double, or dormitory—depending on your needs and preferences.

Treat yourself to a peaceful and comfortable base during the festival with accommodations in beautiful surroundings close to nature and the heart of the festival. When you stay here, it’s easy to find peace amid the day’s experiences and wake up surrounded by a sense of community.

Below, you can explore the buildings where you can book rooms.

Click on the building you're interested to learn more and secure your spot.

Bedding & Towels for the Vital Festival
250

Optional extras: rental of pillowcases, duvet covers, bedsheets, and towels.

Transportation

By car
There is free parking and plenty of space in the area around the Tranekær Center.
There are public charging stations for electric cars within a 3-minute walk.

FlixBus
Runs to Rudkøbing on Langeland. From there, Fynbus runs to Tranekær Castle.

DSB
Trains run to Svendborg. From there, the bus runs to Tranekær Castle.
Bus: Fynbus runs directly to Tranekær and stops 100 meters from the Tranekær Center. The stop is called Tranekær Castle

Travel Planner: See more on the Travel Planner

Directions: Get directions with Google Maps

Internet

There is no Wi-Fi at Sukkerfabrikken itself.
There is Wi-Fi in the white house, which can be used to check email. It is not suitable for streaming or similar activities. We’re out in nature on a small island where there’s barely any cell service.
We see this as a gift and encourage you to leave your cell phones at home so you can forget about the outside world and be fully present in the moment at the festival.

Other

Price
See prices HERE

Meals
The ticket includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The food is vegetarian, healthy, nutritious, and filling. The kitchen is also happy to accommodate food allergies.
In addition, snacks and beverages can be purchased at the café.
The café accepts MobilePay, VISA/Dankort, and cash.

Read more here

Level
No experience is required to participate.
There will be workshops for both beginners and experienced participants.

Participants
There is space for 100 people at the festival.

Age Requirements 
All ages are welcome

Children
 VITAL is currently not designed as a children’s festival, and we will not be offering organized children’s activities.

However, children of all ages are warmly welcome in the care of their parents or caregivers.

As this is a festival where emotional processes and deep inner work may arise, we ask parents to be mindful of the needs of both their children and the workshops. Some sessions require a quiet and focused environment, and we ask everyone to help create the conditions that allow participants to engage fully in the work.

The price for children and teens is:

  • Ages 0–4: Free

  • Ages 5–12: 50% of the adult price

  • Ages 13–17: 75% of the adult price

  • Ages 18 and older: Full adult price

The price includes meals, camping, and access to the festival's facilities. Contact us to get the discount code that corresponds to your child's age before purchasing tickets.

We hope that future editions of Vital may include a richer program for children and families. Until then, we warmly welcome families who feel this setting is right for them.

Other information
See the general terms and conditions for participants HERE

Alcohol: Not allowed
Drugs: Not allowed
Smoking: Only in the designated smoking area

You can find a map of the area HERE:
See more on our FAQ page

Dog at the festival

You may bring your dog to the festival by prior arrangement and with prior approval.
We have a limited number of spots available for dogs.

Dogs must be kept on a leash in the festival’s common areas and must be calm and comfortable being around large crowds.

Dogs are allowed in the festival’s outdoor areas and on the campground, but may not be brought indoors into any of the festival’s buildings, including Sukkerfabrikken, Ladegården, and other buildings. Dogs are also not allowed in workshop tents or areas where food is prepared and served.

You are responsible for your dog throughout the festival, including cleaning up after it and making sure it does not disturb other attendees.

When you participate in workshops, your dog must either be looked after by someone else or be able to stay safely at your campsite—for example, in a tent, RV, or a suitable enclosure—without disturbing others.

It costs 300 DKK to bring a dog to the festival.
The dog must be registered and approved by us before the festival.

Service Dogs
If you need to bring a service dog, please contact us before the festival so we can work together to find the best solution.

PACKING LIST:

  • Water bottle with a tight-fitting lid

  • Insulated travel mug with a tight-fitting lid

  • Yoga mat

  • Blanket

  • Clothes you can comfortably move around in

Possibly also:

  • Festive clothing and glitter for Saturday evening

  • Mala prayer beads

  • Comfortable walking shoes

  • Visa, Dankort, or Danish kroner for the café

  • Tent

  • Sleeping bag

  • Air mattress

  • Bed linen

  • Towels

  • Notebook

  • Pen/pencil

  • Insulated travel mug

  • Instruments

  • Warm clothes/warm socks

  • Swimwear

  • Glitter (must be biodegradable)

  • Mosquito repellent

  • Tick spray

  • Sunscreen

  • Earplugs