From August 1 to 14, don’t be surprised if you spot tents popping up at Utrecht Centraal.
No, you’re not seeing things: it’s Glamping Utrecht Centraal, a pop-up sleepover spot pitched by NS for students kicking off their studies in Utrecht.
Glamping? In Utrecht Centraal??
The makeshift campsite will be made specially for first-years coming from far away for Utrechtse Introductie Tijd, the introduction week for all students who will be studying in the city.
To help those who have yet to find accommodation, NS will set up ten cosy, fully equipped tents on the station’s upper floor.
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Lucky tenants can expect comfy beds, breakfast, drinks, earplugs, chill tunes, and even a bike to cruise into town. All you need to bring? A toothbrush and your phone charger.
Each morning starts with a relaxed breakfast where students can meet fellow campers before heading off (on time!) to the day’s activities. And if you’re still late? Not even NS can help you now.
The best part? It’s 100% free
But there’s a catch: NS is looking for fun, adventurous guests with a good story and a charged phone.
To get a spot, students have to send in a creative video via Instagram before August 1. NS started reviewing entries on July 28, and only the best will make the cut.
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