FAQ - Frequently asked questions

My first juggling convention

I cannot juggle (yet). Can I come anyway?

The Juggling Festival is meant to be a celebration for everyone. We also have workshops for juggling beginners and an introduction to juggling. If that's still too much, you can also just come watch a show event such as the juggling battles or the gala show.

I can only come for a day. When is it most worthwile?

If you want to watch, we recommend Saturday. We have Juggling Battles, the big Gala Show and the Firespace, all of which will amaze you.

If you want to take part and want a bit more action, then Sunday is the best day with the juggling games and the juggling battles.

Do I have to register?

You just have to register, if you would like to stay overnight or have breakfast. Otherwise you can just drop by spontaneously.

What does the Juggling Festival cost?

The Juggling Festival is free for everyone. If you want to support us, see here for more information.

What do I have to bring?

Basically, you need a good mood and a comfortable outfit. If you have your own juggling equipment, please bring it with you. We have sales stands on site and material can be provided for certain workshops, but basically everyone provides for themselves. If you visit your local juggling dealer (e.g. Jugglux) in advance, you are sure to be well equipped.

For those who are visiting for the first time, there is a small equipment hire centre where you can try out your first moves.

If you're just coming to watch, you don't need to bring anything with you.

Around the clock?

We have a supporting programme for the festival during the usual times, but yes, the halls are open around the clock. For those who want to know, you can go through both nights.

When are which gyms open?

• Halle 710 (Juggling, Info, Shops): Friday 15:00 continuously until Sunday 17:00
• Triple gym Neuhegi: Saturday 13:00 through to Sunday 17:00
• Sleeping hall Hegifeld: Friday 19:00 to Sunday 10:00

When is the info point open?

• Friday 15:00 to 21:00
• Saturday 08:00 to 19:00 / Gala Show
• Sunday 08:00 to around 15:00 / festival dismantling

How can I pay?

For the juggling festival, payments can always be made in cash or with TWINT. If this is not possible, please get in touch with us via contact form.

Our partner restaurants also support card payment.

Insurance

Insurance is the responsibility of the participants, the organizer declines all liability as far as possible.

My question has not yet been answered here...

Then write us a message via the contact form, or go to the info point at the festival. We'll be happy to help you.

Food

Offer

We work together with local restaurants. See Food.

Grill

The park has public grills on the riverbank, which can be used. Wood is available.

Please leave your own grills at home so that we do not damage the grass.

Shops

There is a Migros TEO at Sulzerallee 54 which is open 24/7 (reduced offer, self-service). Shops outside the main train station otherwise closed on Sundays.

Gyms

Do you have enough space for bad weather?

We are equipped for all weathers, we have over 1,000 m² of space in both halls, so you can juggle without any worries even in bad weather.

Are there changing rooms?

Those who sleep in the sleeping hall Hegifeld can use the changing rooms and showers there.

The Neuhegi triple gym (opens Saturday 13:00) has additional changing rooms and showers that can be used by all participants.

Beware of theft: Do not leave any valuables in the checkrooms, the organizer declines liability as far as possible. The sleeping hall will be unattended during the day.

What characterizes the halls?

• Hall 710: Former industrial hall with sufficient overhead lighting and two floors. The first floor is completely concreted and is also ideal for Cyr Wheel or unicycles. The lighting situation is rather modest.
• Neuhegi triple gym: Soft hall floor for acrobatics, juggling, etc. Possibility of attaching cloths to the rings. One hall is used for the shows / juggling battels, but is also available for other purposes. Only take unicycles with indoor tires into the hall, remove street shoes. Food is only permitted on the grandstand and in the entrance area.
• General:
  • Pets are only permitted indoors in Halle 710 if kept on a lead and supervised.
  • Smoking is not permitted indoors or in front of the entrances. Use ashtrays where possible.
  • Toilets: If the toilets are dirty or toilet paper is missing, please inform the info point.

Accommodation

Registration

Registration for sleeping in the gym is mandatory, see Accomodation.

Breakfast

Breakfast for those that have ordered one is in the "Quartierraum" on the east side of Halle 710 from 08:00 until 10:00 o'clock.

I forgot to register.

If you have missed the registration, you can ask at the information desk whether there are still places available. If you don't mind other jugglers and a bit of light, there's nothing to stop you from relaxing in Halle 710.

Can I charge my cell phone?

You can charge your cell phone in the Power Corner at the information desk. There are a few power sockets in the gyms, which you can use at your own risk (watch out for theft).

Schedule

How do the workshops work?

See Workshops.

Juggling Battles?

See Universal Juggling Battle

I forgot to charge my LED juggling equipment. Do you have sockets?

We are planning a "Power Corner" where you can charge your props. Bring your own charging cable and (if necessary) an adapter. We have Swiss sockets (Typ J).

Park rules

Slacklines unfortunately only in the gym

Due to the young age of the trees in the park, we are unfortunately not allowed to attach slacklines to the trees to protect them. However, you are allowed to mount your slacklines in the Neuhegi gym and in Hall 710. Please contact us (contact form) if you plan to bring your slacklines so that we can make optimum use of the space.

Disposal

Please use the waste containers provided on the festival site. We want to leave the park and the halls cleaner than we found them.

Toilets

The toilet facilities in the halls may be used.

Getting there

Where can I park my car?

Please use the official parking lots of the Juggling Festival at Burckhardt Compression AG (see Getting there). Access is signposted from the Oberwinterthur highway exit and from the greater Oberwinterthur/Hegi area.

The parking fee is CHF 5 / day. We recommend traveling by public transport.

Can I leave the car overnight?

Yes, you can leave your car overnight in the official parking lot (see Getting there).