About the
Festival

For one weekend, the historic castle grounds in Aken become a place of music, movement, art and encounter.

The castle in Aken reflected in the pond

LIMEN LORF is a community-organised non-profit project. Through live music, dance performances, DJ sets, workshops and artistic interventions, we’re creating a space where history, nature and contemporary culture meet.

Festival hours

The festival begins on Saturday, September 26, at 14:00 and ends on Sunday, September 27, at 13:00. It takes place both indoors and outdoors, with weather-proof alternatives if needed.

How to get there

Location: Calber Landstraße 88, 06385 Aken (Elbe).

The nearest train station is Dessau Hauptbahnhof. From Berlin, take the RE7 to Bad Belzig, then the RE7 Bus to Dessau. From Dessau Hbf you can:

  • take the local bus to Aken
  • cycle to the festival site (around 48 minutes)

Car parking spots are available on the festival site.

Admission

Your contribution helps us cover the costs of making this festival happen. Admission, including camping, is from 5 € to 30 €. If 20 € or 30 € is easily affordable for you, choosing a higher contribution directly helps make the festival accessible for others. Children under 16 are admitted free of charge.

Payments are received via PayPal. Attendance is by RSVP only.

Camping & accommodation

Camping on the festival grounds is free for all festival guests – just bring your own tent. Showers and toilets are available on site.

Prefer a bed? A limited number of hotel rooms are available directly on the festival grounds. Email info@lorfbnb.de for booking.

Food & drinks

Dinner (Saturday 19:00–22:00), breakfast (Sunday 09:00–11:00) and drinks are available throughout the festival, with vegetarian and vegan options. You are welcome to bring your own snacks. Free drinking water is available at all times, and water bottles can be refilled on site.

Please note: outside alcoholic beverages are not permitted. Open fires and barbecues are prohibited due to local regulations.