Dogs are only allowed if they are kept on a lead at all times, due to the presence of young peacocks and other small animals on the castle grounds. 

It is not permitted to feed the peacocks and small animals of the Kasteel or to enter their pasture.

Kasteel de Berckt is easy to reach from all directions: Eindhoven, Maastricht, Nijmegen, Düsseldorf and Duisburg are only a 45-minute drive from Baarlo. From the A67 and A73 highways near Venlo, you can reach the estate in just a few minutes.

By train via Cologne, Düsseldorf, Moenchengladbach to Venlo. Then take the bus line no. 377 (direction Roermond) to the stop De Berckt (Baarlo, Limburg). Timetable: https://9292.nl/en

There are two boats on the castle grounds, which you can use during the day. They should always be returned to the pier after use.

Please organise yourself using the standard means whenever possible.

Confetti, glitter, stickers, markers, fireworks and other advertising and decorative items that can easily cause damage are not permitted. Due to the valuable marble floors, the cleaning costs can be very high if this is not done. 

Please be considerate of people who go to bed earlier.

Kasteel de Berckt does not have a charging station for electric cars.

Drinking is at your own risk. The supply of alcohol may be restricted in individual cases. No alcohol under the age of 18. Drug use is prohibited.

The elevator in the castle may only be used by people with disabilities. At no time are others permitted to use it.

Here you can download the festival flyer, print it out, hang it up or email it to your friends. There are two versions: Flyer 1 and Flyer 2

We are also happy to send you printed flyers – just write an email to festival@matriarchy-for-future.net.

You will be charged at least €375 if the fire alarm is triggered deliberately or if extinguishers are used improperly.

The festival catering thrives on active participation, not passive consumption. All participants contribute two hours of kitchen work in a stimulating community – accompanied by the nutrition team – and thus contribute to delicious festive meals. When checking in, you are invited to choose the type and time of your contribution.

Self-service at the buffet: Dietary requirements can be accommodated. Non-alcoholic drinks such as organic coffee, herbal and black tea, water, lemon water, hot chocolate, soya or oat drinks are included.

Eating in group rooms, in the room or outside is permitted. Please note: Be sure to return the dishes, otherwise you will have to pay for them.

The main language is German, but there are also numerous lectures/workshops in English. Dutch, Spanish, Italian, French and other languages ​​are also spoken. Just ask at the information desk if you need help with translation.

Conversely, we would be happy if you reported your language skills at the information desk so that you could help someone.

Items such as jackets, cell phones, jewellery are easily lost. A jacket can often be found but smaller items such as jewellery are often not. We advise you not to wear jewellery with sentimental value. We are not liable for lost property.

There are no additional costs for electricity and there are plenty of power outlets available. Important: Bring a long extension  cords.

Room occupancy possible from 5 pm at the latest. You will receive your room key when you check in. A lost room key costs 45 Euro. 

Room check-out on the day of departure until 10 am. Remove the bed linen and place in the laundry trolley.

There are over 1000 parking spaces on the site. These will be displayed on a screen on arrival.

Parking lot P3 in front of the entrance to the castle is only for unloading (luggage, market stalls, musical instruments, etc.). After unloading, move to P5 immediately.

Parking along public roads, on the golf course or in other places that are obviously recognisable as emergency exit routes is not permitted.

Smoking is not permitted in the rooms and indoor areas. Violation of the smoking ban is punishable by a fine of €100.

We have already set up a Telegram group, you can join it: https://t.me/MatriFestival. Facebook and Instagram are planned.

There are 64 cameras on the property that monitor you and your belongings. If necessary, the festival organisation can access them. There is a screen with all the cameras in the castle office, but it is not actively monitored.

There are over 100 garbage cans and ashtrays on the castle grounds. You are obliged to throw garbage in garbage cans and cigarettes in ashtrays. Disposable coffee cups, papers, etc. must also be disposed of properly at all times.

At the environmental station near the castle, we sort paper, glass, metal and residual waste.

All thefts are reported to the police.

You will find toilet paper in the cupboard in the castle’s reception hall.

Kasteel de Berckt has a well-functioning WLAN connection. This is a freely accessible network that all Berckt guests can use. The name of the network is «Kasteel de Berckt».