Highfield Festival at Lake Störmthal: rock music, swimming and camping

Three days of partying, listening to your favorite artists and relaxing by the lake: These are the ingredients of the Highfield Festival at Lake Störmthal near Leipzig. According to the organizers, what is probably Saxony's biggest rock festival is almost sold out. "We are expecting around 30,000 visitors, and there are still some tickets left for categories such as multi-day or day passes," said a spokesperson for the concert agency FKP Scorpio. "The guests are looking forward to their favorite acts and a carefree time at the lake."

From Friday (August 16) to Sunday (August 18), around 50 artists from genres such as indie rock, hip-hop and rock will be playing - including many well-known music stars. Peter Fox, Alligatoah and the Donots will kick things off on Friday. This will be followed by Rise Against, Cro and Feine Sahne Fischfilet. Mando Diao, Marsimoto and Macklemore will perform at the end on Sunday.

Swimming and listening to music during the day

The special thing about Highfield is its location by the lake. "The festival has its own bathing beach, for example, which is also used for small concerts, beach volleyball and other activities," emphasized the spokesperson. This means that visitors can swim in the lake during the day, lie on the beach and enjoy music on the beach stage. The festival pass for all days costs 199 euros, day tickets are available for 99 euros.

Many festival-goers arrive on Thursday and take over the campsite. If you like and have a slightly higher budget, you can also book a tent that has already been pitched or comfortable accommodation in a resort. There is a shuttle bus from Leipzig Central Station directly to the festival site. The ticket costs 10 euros per person. There is also a free shuttle bus service to the nearby Pösna Park.