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Graspop parking: locations, shuttles and alternatives

Discover practical tips for smooth access and the best parking spots during Graspop. Read our guide for a hassle-free festival experience.

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Parking at Graspop 2025 – Everything You Need to Know

Graspop Metal Meeting is the ultimate destination for lovers of heavy guitar riffs. With thousands of visitors attending, it’s wise to plan your transport and parking in advance.

SparkSpot is here to help with a clear overview of all parking options in and around Dessel. Whether you’re arriving by car, campervan, bike or train, here’s everything you need to know about parking during Graspop 2025.

Official Graspop Car Parks

All official Graspop car parks are paid and within walking distance of the festival site. There’s no separate area for motorbikes or scooters, but there is a designated bike parking area for those arriving by bicycle.

Parking along public roads is strictly prohibited. Vehicles parked illegally may be towed.

Several car parks have clear signage, and there is a VIP car park accessible only to visitors with a VIP festival ticket.

Please note: if you have a VIP ticket and are staying at a GMM campsite (The Crypt, Boneyard, Inferno or Metal Town), you should use a regular car park, not the VIP zone.

Parking Tickets

Parking tickets must be purchased in advance via a link sent by email after buying your festival ticket.

Metal Town Parking

Visitors staying at Metal Town with a campervan, caravan or sleeper vehicle can park in the dedicated Metal Town car park. This area is only accessible with a valid parking ticket, and one extra vehicle per six-person pitch can be booked.

Driving in and out during the festival is not allowed, except in emergencies, out of respect for fellow visitors and local residents.

Park & Bike

If you'd like to drive part of the way and cycle the rest, there are two free Park & Bike zones available:

  • Duineneind, 2460 Kasterlee (7.9 km from site)
  • Meiplein, 2480 Dessel (7 km from site)

Both locations offer free parking. From there, you can ride into the festival or take the shuttle.

Shuttle Buses from 19 Cities Across Flanders

Graspop provides daily festival shuttle buses to and from 19 Belgian cities. Some departure points include:

  • Brussels
  • Leuven
  • Kortrijk
  • Antwerp
  • Hasselt
  • Geel

Important Information:

  • Arrival at the site around 11:30 AM
  • Return departure at 2:00 AM sharp
  • Booking required via official shuttle partner (Keolis)
  • Return ticket valid only on the same day
  • Pick-up/drop-off at Europalaan, Dessel

You can find more details about pick-up locations and departure times on the official website.

Shuttle Service from Campsites and Holiday Parks

In addition to city shuttles, there’s also a local shuttle service operating from nearby campsites and holiday parks, such as Het Zilvermeer and EuroParcs. For a small daily fee, you can travel easily to and from the festival grounds.

Train and NMBS Event Train Ticket

Festivalgoers can use the NMBS Event Train Ticket:

  • 50% discount on a return trip between any Belgian station and Mol or Lommel
  • Valid from 18 to 23 June 2025
  • Ticket code sent via Ticketmaster (starts with 0IFB)

A free shuttle bus runs from Mol station to the festival site.

Traffic and Travel Tips

Heavy traffic is expected around Dessel during Graspop. Plan your journey well in advance and use navigation apps like Waze or Google Maps. Always follow event staff and local police instructions and signage.

SparkSpot as an Alternative

Prefer to avoid long walks or crowded car parks? With SparkSpot, you can book private driveways and parking spaces near the festival, hosted by local residents. Many spots offer extras like shade, supervision or even EV charging.

Browse SparkSpot’s listings to secure a smooth, safe parking space close to Graspop Metal Meeting.

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