InselChaos 2026 — Hacking goes north

Hacking goes north

If you know the classic Chaos Communication Congress in Hamburg or Leipzig, you know how the Chaos Community likes to meet: open, curious, low-hierarchy, with a mix of deep tech know-how, societal debate, and creative freedom. InselChaos brings this community to the Baltic Sea – specifically to the grounds of La Grange e.V. in Bergen auf Rügen, a good 20 minutes from the coast. The second edition of the festival takes place from September 4th to 6th, 2026, organized by the Stralsund-based Port39 e.V., an Erfa group of the Chaos Computer Club.

What happens at InselChaos?

A classic hacker camp is built on three pillars: talks and workshops on technology, society, security, and creativity; informal exchange between people who usually meet online; and a supporting program of music, art, and performances. InselChaos combines all of this with the setting of La Grange – an alternative cultural center with a main stage, chillout zones, and outdoor areas suitable for talks, workshops, and concerts alike. The organizers explicitly invite people who want to bring "their favorite microcontroller": soldering stations, hardware tinkering, and soldering workshops are part of the tradition.

A young, but already established tradition

The premiere took place in 2025 – also on the La Grange grounds – and was so well-attended that a second edition was decided upon. The name plays on Rügen's island character and on "Chaos" as the self-image of the CCC-affiliated community. The motto "Hacking goes north" defines the program: a conscious counterpoint to the major events in Berlin, Hamburg, or Leipzig, with space for smaller, slower formats – including campfires, the beach, and deep conversations.

Around it: Rügen in late summer

Early September is one of the most beautiful times for Rügen. The summer tourists have largely departed, water temperatures are often still around 18 degrees Celsius, and the beech forests in Jasmund National Park herald autumn. Visitors to InselChaos can easily extend their weekend with beach days in Binz, Sellin, or Göhren, or plan a day trip to Königsstuhl, Granitz Hunting Lodge, or Stralsund. The town of Bergen auf Rügen is conveniently located in the center of the island (Vorpommern-Rügen district, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern) and is directly accessible by train from Berlin, Hamburg, and Rostock.

What you should know before you come

• Tickets are exclusively available via tickets.inselchaos.de – on-site sales are not guaranteed
• The Call for Participation is open – talks, workshops, and performances can be submitted
• Sleeping accommodations on-site, camping, and guesthouses in Bergen are the typical forms of overnight stay
• The Code of Conduct of the Chaos Community applies