Since Formula 1 is taking place at the Zandvoort Circuit, Camping de Lakens has been colored orange during the race weekend. 2026 will be the last time Formula 1 will be held in the Netherlands.
Formula 1 Race Weekend
Wherever you look at the campsite during the race weekend, you'll see orange flags hanging from caravans to cheer on Max. Groups of friends gather, Dutch sing-alongs fill the air, and there's plenty of fun and camaraderie.
A group of friends from Oudewater has been camping during the Formula 1 weekend for years. They bring their own truck with a stage, a beer tap, and party tents, and they make it a fun party. Others are also welcome to join them for a beer.
After the race, the campers return from Zandvoort ecstatic and brimming with excitement at how incredibly special it is that such an international spectacle takes place in this small fishing-village by the sea.
Camping de Lakens is often a friendly and peaceful place. For three weekends a year (Luminosity Festival, Formula 1, and Surfana Festival), there's a completely different vibe, and the campsite takes on a festive atmosphere.
Being there is an experience
Of course, you can watch the free practice, qualifying, or the race itself on TV, but it's a completely different experience to be there yourself, to feel the joy of the race fans, to see the 300 km/h speed with your own eyes, and to hear the engines roar.
Last time at Zandvoort
You have one more chance to experience the Grand Prix in the Netherlands. Next year's Formula 1 weekend at Camping de Lakens is from August 20th to 24th, 2026, and is already half booked. If you want to be there, don't wait too long to book...
