The Journey to Harlingen
Before boarding the ferry, you’ll need to make your way to Harlingen. This can be done by car or public transport. Harlingen-Haven train station is within walking distance of the ferry.
The Ferry
Make sure to arrive on time for your booked ferry with Rederij Doeksen in Harlingen. You can scan your ticket with your phone; you don’t necessarily need to print it. In June, almost all ferries are often fully booked. You definitely don’t want to miss your ferry because you’re not sure if there will be space on the next one. If you think you’ll miss the ferry, give the Rederij a call; often, you can rebook at no extra cost. If your ferry has already departed, you’ll need to book a new ticket, and you’ll lose your money.
Bike
Upon arrival at the Terschelling harbor, rent a bike from one of the affiliated bike rental companies or take the bus. You can rent a bike from Zeelen, Tijs Knop, Bakker, or de Groot. If you mention that you’re a volunteer for Oerol, you’ll receive a discount. This year, you no longer need a bike voucher!
The bike rental companies can transport your luggage to your campsite (how convenient!).
The 50% discount applies to a regular bike. If you prefer a different type of bike, you’ll receive the amount of the discount on a regular bike as a discount on your reservation.
Camping
As a volunteer, we offer you a camping spot for your tent on the days you work as a volunteer (including arrival and departure days). The costs for these camping spots are covered by us.
We have a limited number of camping spots available. Since not all volunteers are on the island at the same time, we have fewer spots than volunteers. This means that when a volunteer leaves, a new volunteer will take their place. It also means that large tents are absolutely not allowed. If you wish to stay longer to enjoy the festival as a visitor, you will need to move your tent, and the costs will be at your own expense.
At camping Nieuw-Formerum, Terpstra, Staatsbosbeheer West Swartduin, and Appelhof, there are special Oerol camping hosts who will welcome you as a volunteer and help you get oriented. At camping De Kooi, you can check in at the reception upon arrival.
Camping Rules of Oerol
– Limit noise disturbance, especially in the evenings. There are people sleeping who need to get up early for work the next day.
– Only tents are allowed on the campsite. Campers, caravans, and excessively large tents (compared to the number of volunteers they can accommodate) are not permitted.
– Keep the camping area clean and dispose of your waste in the designated bins.
– Keep the sanitary facilities clean and do not dispose of items in the toilet that do not belong there.
– Open fires and campfires are not allowed (unless specifically indicated).
– Cooking in tents is prohibited. Terschelling and its nature are sensitive to fires, so prevent any potential fire hazards.
– Access may be denied if you fail to present an identification document and/or a staff wristband.
Camping
As a volunteer, we offer you a camping spot for your tent on the days you work as a volunteer (including arrival and departure days). The costs for these camping spots are covered by us.
We have a limited number of camping spots available. Since not all volunteers are on the island at the same time, we have fewer spots than volunteers. This means that when a volunteer leaves, a new volunteer will take their place. It also means that large tents are absolutely not allowed. If you wish to stay longer to enjoy the festival as a visitor, you will need to move your tent, and the costs will be at your own expense.
At camping Nieuw-Formerum, Terpstra, Staatsbosbeheer West Swartduin, and Appelhof, there are special Oerol camping hosts who will welcome you as a volunteer and help you get oriented. At camping De Kooi, you can check in at the reception upon arrival.
Camping Rules of Oerol
- Limit noise disturbance, especially in the evenings. There are people sleeping who need to get up early for work the next day.
- Only tents are allowed on the campsite. Campers, caravans, and excessively large tents (compared to the number of volunteers they can accommodate) are not permitted.
- Keep the camping area clean and dispose of your waste in the designated bins.
- Keep the sanitary facilities clean and do not dispose of items in the toilet that do not belong there.
- Open fires and campfires are not allowed (unless specifically indicated).
- Cooking in tents is prohibited. Terschelling and its nature are sensitive to fires, so prevent any potential fire hazards.
- Access may be denied if you fail to present an identification document and/or a staff wristband.