PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Here we try to answer some frequently asked questions.

Help booking travel to the Netherlands

We can help you find the most reasonable travel to the Netherlands! Particularly if you are on a low budget and can be flexible with travel dates and times. So before you book your flight, please contact Laura who has professional experience finding low-cost flights and travel tickets:
Laura Houben
 WhatsApp: +31 659802354

What to bring

- Flyers or other print materials from your country - the expo is very international with people from around the world.
- Lots of other yogis!
- A sleeping bag sheet or sleeping bag if staying at the ashram or with yogis.

Travel in the Netherlands

Unfortunately travel costs in the Netherlands are quite high.
  • In some cases it will be possible to travel on some days to the expo with yogis by car.  
  • Otherwise you will need to cover your own travel costs to and from Floriade. These will of course vary depending on where you are staying.
  • You may be able to take advantage of a travel discount of 40% on public transport outside peak hours by applying for a personal OV-chipkaart. Off-peak hours are 00:00 - 06:30, between 09:00 - 16:00 and between 18:30 - 24:00 the next morning, plus all day at weekends and on public holidays.
  • Otherwise you will need an anonymous OV-chipkaart.

How to get to Floriade

Accommodation

The yogis of the Netherlands are looking forward to hosting you! t may be possible to for a few of you to stay at:
  • the Amsterdam yuva ashram (Monnickendam); or
  • at yogis' homes in Amsterdam and nearby.
However, please note that places are very limited and you may need to find your own accommodation.

The Floriade website provides suggestions on places to stay near the expo in Almere and Flevoland.
For example, check out this list of 33 campsites including Natuurcamping de Kemphaan close to the Floriade.
And of course you can always also look for other accommodation in and around Amsterdam.

Entrance to Floriade

We have a number of free entrance cards available for visiting yogis.

For full information about entrance tickets, visit the Floriade website
(available in FR, EN, ES, IT, DE, NL )

Cost of Floriade day passes:
  • From €29.00 for adults
  • From €19.00 for children aged 4-12
  • Free for children up to 3

Floriade pass for unlimited access:
  • €79 for adults
  • €55 for children aged 4-12
  • Free for children up to 3
You will need to register for this pass and then collect it at the expo.

Giving self-realisation at Floriade

Important: we have put together a short guide for yogis coming to give self-realisation at the Floriade. It is important for us all to follow these guidelines so we can continue to give self-realisation at the Indian pavilion. And to make a good impression in order to hopefully soon have our own space in The Green House!
Read the mini guide

Food and overnight stay


  • You are kindly asked to contribute to the cost of food if you are staying at the ashram or with yogis.
  • You can either take your own lunch with you to the Floriade or you can buy something there.

Ashram costs:
Staying the night: €5
Breakfast: €2
Lunch: €3
Dinner: €5
Total for one night and full board: €15.

Help with costs

We do understand that these costs can add up and may be high for you. If necessary, we would ask if you could see if your collective can sponsor you. If this is not possible, please let us know and we will see if we can help you with part of the costs.