Kollapscamp '26
Kollapscamp '26
Crises and catastrophes are on the rise? Time for solidarity-based preparation for collapse!
5–9 August 2026 · Kuhlmühle, North Brandenburg
At Kollapscamp we learn with and from each other how to deal with crises in communities and meet catastrophes with collective solidarity.
Together we can achieve a lot — and at the camp we find out how! As the camp is not fully accessible, please contact us if you need assistance or aids.
The focus this year is on networking. We want to give impetus to the building of regional and thematic networks.
The programme covers three areas:
Planetary boundaries · Tipping points · Realistic scenarios · Collapse dynamics · Colonial continuities · Learning from historical experience
Space for grief · De-escalation · Psychosocial techniques · Group dynamics
Provisioning · First aid · Self-defence · Radio communication · Simulations
Existing systems are already unstable or reaching their limits, and crises and catastrophes are increasing. The compulsion for growth and the promise of eternal progress through technology no longer hold. We see:
Instead of suppressing these realities, we rely on solidarity-based preparation. We do not view collapse as an apocalyptic end, but as a steady increase in crises and catastrophes. Yet even where catastrophes can no longer be prevented, we want to stand for justice and reduce suffering.
You need a ticket to attend — accommodation and meals are included in the ticket price. There are three options:
Those who pay the solidarity price or more enable others to attend at the lower price. But: Nobody is excluded for financial reasons! If money is tight, please first ask your community for support. If that is not possible, get in touch with us.
Places are limited. Tickets are available now:
Kollapscamp is organised by us on a voluntary basis. If you want to actively get involved, write to us: community@kollapscamp.de
The costs of food and accommodation are covered by participants themselves. For the camp's educational work we depend on grants and donations.
We reject racism, queerphobia, ableism and every other form of discrimination. We do not want prepping at others' expense and do not cooperate with people or groups whose strategies are based on the devaluation or disadvantaging of others.
We have an awareness team. Discrimination, violence and boundary-violating behaviour have no place here.
Car: Please carpool — parking is limited.
Train: There is a shuttle from Wittstock (Dosse) station to the site.
Fully plant-based kitchen. All meals included. Please indicate allergies & intolerances when registering.
The building and site are not fully accessible. We are working on largely accessible zones within the camp. Detailed information on accessibility, quiet zones and support will follow. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please write to us at access@kollapscamp.de.
Bring your own tent. Sanitary facilities on site.
Kuhlmühle, North Brandenburg. Natural grounds with meadows, forest and water. Exact address will be sent with your booking confirmation.
By collapse we mean the slow, escalating breakdown of ecological, political, economic and social systems, which is leading to an increasing number of extreme events: droughts, heatwaves, floods, storms, species extinction, loss of fertile soil, water shortages and so on, as well as crop failures, hunger, more displaced people, wars, the rise of fascism, dismantling of the welfare state, growing social injustice and exploitation — and on a personal level, increasingly strained interpersonal relationships, overwhelm, rising economic and growing psychological pressure. The process of collapse has been under way for some time and is now becoming ever more visible.
The camp is for everyone who wants to engage with collapse and prepare in solidarity. We don't have ready-made concepts — we want to develop them together. To do this, we want to bring together diverse knowledge from many contexts and create a learning space in which we can find out how to collectively meet everyone's basic needs in a world in decline.
People who prep in a right-wing fashion with only themselves in mind are explicitly not welcome.
There is an extensive programme with many different formats, which will be published gradually. But the camp is not a simply something to be consumed — we are particularly interested in personal exchange, collective learning and networking. The camp will be what we make of it.
We have a limited number of free tickets. If you need one, please write to us at finanzen@kollapscamp.de. However, we also ask that you first ask around in your community to see if people there can sponsor your ticket.
Dozens of people put thousands of hours of unpaid work into organising the camp, and even so it is not guaranteed to be financially self-sustaining. Every paid ticket helps.
We are a loose circle of around 30 people who volunteer their time to make this year's Kollapscamp possible. Some of us were involved in organising the first Kollapscamp, others were participants or contributors. We are spread across Germany with a concentration in Berlin, have diverse professional backgrounds, and come from a broad spectrum of social movements and civil society initiatives. We are not a fixed group; we are open to anyone who wants to get involved.
Yes, but you still need a regular ticket.
There is plenty of space for tents, limited spots for campervans/vans. As a last resort, it will also be possible to sleep in the workshop tents. The camps has are power sockets to charge your phone or laptop.
There are a few beds indoors reserved for people with special needs — for example for serious health reasons or for people with very young children. If you fall into one of these categories, please write to us at access@kollapscamp.de with your needs, including how many people you can share a room with and under what conditions.
It is possible to arrive in a van or campervan. However, we cannot yet say whether vehicles will be able to park directly at the camp site as last year, or will need to use more distant car parks.
Yes, there are free showers (cold water only, unfortunately) and toilets on site. In addition to the general facilities, there will again be FLINTA*-only toilets and showers.
Yes. 23:00-06:00. We ask you to respect them so that everyone can participate well in the camp. On Saturday evening there will probably be a party in the so-called disco cellar. Some noise on the campsite that night cannot be ruled out, but it will not be substantial.
There are dogs that live with the people on site, some of which roam freely. You can bring your dog, but it must be kept on a lead throughout the entire site. Please be responsible with your dogs and be aware that not everyone wants contact with dogs. Please don't forget to bring poo bags.
Just like last year, there will probably be a complete fire ban across the entire site. We are in close proximity to woodland in the height of summer — flying sparks pose a real risk of forest fire.
Private photo and audio recording is only permitted across the entire Kollapscamp site with the explicit consent of all those being recorded. Please ask everyone present before switching on your recording device.
We will have a photographer taking pictures of the camp. We will not publish any images showing recognisable faces.
We will be provided with three vegan meals a day by a collective kitchen. We nevertheless recommend bringing enough snacks and things to eat between meals. There is no option to buy food on site. There will, however, probably be drinks available in exchange for a donation.
The food is vegan. We will also make dishes available that are suitable for people with allergies, guided by European classifications. Unfortunately we cannot safely accommodate all food intolerances and individual needs. Please prepare accordingly so that you can feed yourself if necessary.
Most events will be in German, some in English. The language will be indicated in the programme. Unfortunately we cannot offer comprehensive professional translation, but we will try to enable whisper translation by other participants.
The site has only limited accessibility for wheelchair users, but we will find ways to deal with these limitations in solidarity. The camp has an accessible toilet and shower.
We also want to address sensory barriers appropriately — an inclusion concept is currently being developed. This will designate areas that also allow people with sensory sensitivities to have a good experience.
We cannot rule out certain noise levels at the camp. If noise is a problem for you, please bring earplugs or the like.
If you have other needs not mentioned here or require more detailed information, please contact us at access@kollapscamp.de. It is important to us to make the camp accessible to as many people as possible.
Yes. This year the awareness work will be provided by the "b-aware Kollektiv". We will shortly publish information about the awareness concept. The code of conduct applicable to the camp is a condition of entry and part of the booking process.
There are a few beds indoors reserved for people with special needs — for example for serious health reasons or for people with very young children. If you fall into one of these categories, please write to us at access@kollapscamp.de with your needs, including how many people you can share a room with and under what conditions.
Yes!
We ask that a ticket be purchased for participants aged 16 and over. Younger children and young people do not need a ticket, but a donation towards food is welcome.
There will probably not be a dedicated children's programme, but there will be a suitable space for children as well as programme items that work well with children. We cannot provide official childcare, but last year parents supported each other well with this — which will again be possible this year.
We welcome your help with set-up and take-down. You are therefore welcome to arrive from Sunday 2 August at 12:00. Departure is at the latest on Wednesday 12 August.
The programme starts on Wednesday 5 August at 16:00 and ends on Sunday 9 August at approximately 16:00. A later arrival or earlier departure is possible.
The easiest option is to travel by train and bike. There is a paved cycle path running directly from Wittstock (Dosse) station to the site — easy to find on Komoot, for example.
From Wittstock (Dosse) station you can also share a taxi (approx. €25). There will again be a shuttle from the station to the site — we will share more details soon.
We ask those travelling by car to carpool. We will try to organise a rideshare board for this.
In short: everyone. We need your contribution for the camp to function. Set-up and take-down, kitchen, cleanliness and care all require the involvement of many people. Whether you pay for your ticket or have a free one, whether you run a workshop or come as a visitor — the work at the camp is for all of us. The organising team also works entirely on a voluntary basis. Living practical solidarity!
The camp cannot function without everyone's involvement. At the camp there will be a rota for kitchen support (chopping / serving food / washing up), drinks service, cleaning, etc. — the idea is that everyone takes one or two shifts.
Beyond that: if you see something that needs doing, pitch in! We ask everyone to be attentive and willing to get their hands dirty.
We also need people who can arrive early and stay longer after the camp to help with set-up and take-down. If you know you have time, please indicate this when registering or get in touch at community@kollapscamp.de.
If you would like to get involved in planning and organisation now, please contact us at community@kollapscamp.de.
Yes! The costs of the camp cannot be covered by registration fees alone. You can donate online via the Kollapscamp Betterplace page or in cash on site.