Traveling to Wacken from Hamburg?

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darthj3sus

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Is it possible to get to the festival if I am staying in Hamburg? Hoping to get a hotel there and be able to get back and forth to Wacken, does anybody know?
 

Deathbringer

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I would recommend camping. Not only would it be rather difficult seeing I don't think the trains run that late, but that would be quite pricey and frustrating.
 

xforeverxmetalx

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Possible, yes.

But also inconvenient and probably expensive. Especially if you have to rely on taxis when the train/shuttles aren't going, which is very likely if you plan to stay till the last bands play.

If you absolutely have to have a hotel, I'd recommend getting one closer to Wacken [Hamburg is like, at least 30-45mins or so away, one way], but if not, just camp.
 

cel.mostarda

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Hello all,

I'm planning on staying at a friend's house at Hohenwestedt, nearby Wacken, and go to the festival area everyday after lunch, by car. Would it be too much hassle or is it doable?
 

Deathbringer

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It'll be doable, but, it's 30 minutes a day without traffic. That would be a real hassle. I don't even think there is a parking area for people just spending time during the day. Plus, you'd be missing a lot of bands by going after lunch.

I would highly recommend just camping.
 

xforeverxmetalx

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Hello all,

I'm planning on staying at a friend's house at Hohenwestedt, nearby Wacken, and go to the festival area everyday after lunch, by car. Would it be too much hassle or is it doable?

The car thing sounds doable if you can figure out parking somewhere besides the actual campgrounds, dunno how that works.

But there are bands playing before noon-1pm, so be ready to go before that unless you don't mind missing the bands playing at those times.
 

cel.mostarda

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It'll be doable, but, it's 30 minutes a day without traffic. That would be a real hassle. I don't even think there is a parking area for people just spending time during the day. Plus, you'd be missing a lot of bands by going after lunch.

I would highly recommend just camping.

I really don't mind driving 1h per day or eating earlier to avoid missing some shows. To be honest, I'm more concerned with the parking situation and traffic. Is there heavy traffic throughout the whole festival period?

I'm trying to avoid camping because I'll travel through Greece after the festival and don't want to carry all the equipment for 20 days, since it will be useless when I leave Wacken.

Thank you all for the responses.
 

xforeverxmetalx

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I really don't mind driving 1h per day or eating earlier to avoid missing some shows. To be honest, I'm more concerned with the parking situation and traffic. Is there heavy traffic throughout the whole festival period?

I'm trying to avoid camping because I'll travel through Greece after the festival and don't want to carry all the equipment for 20 days, since it will be useless when I leave Wacken.

Thank you all for the responses.

No idea about traffic.

No offense but you won't get much sympathy from us. We're both bringing full gear from the US to Europe and back, and staying 2-3 months. :D
 

Deathbringer

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I really don't mind driving 1h per day or eating earlier to avoid missing some shows. To be honest, I'm more concerned with the parking situation and traffic. Is there heavy traffic throughout the whole festival period?

I'm trying to avoid camping because I'll travel through Greece after the festival and don't want to carry all the equipment for 20 days, since it will be useless when I leave Wacken.

Thank you all for the responses.

From what I've heard, you WILL be facing traffic with very little parking. Many people also will be staying exclusively for Maiden, so that day, good luck.

I can understand not wanting to carry a lot of gear with camping, but, you could do what many other people do which is bring a cheap tent that you won't feel bad about leaving behind. Besides a sleeping bag or a blanket, you won't need anything else.

Trust me, you will NOT regret it if you decide to camp.
 

Quark

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Hello all,

I'm planning on staying at a friend's house at Hohenwestedt, nearby Wacken, and go to the festival area everyday after lunch, by car. Would it be too much hassle or is it doable?

It is doable, but ther's one thing.

It is very busy with all those 'campers' who go into town by car (or going to the swimming pool etc)
There's NO parking lot, nor parking space!
On certain times, the Hauptstrasse is a one way street. (to the festival, not sure)
And last but not least, fuel is not cheap in Germany.

Camp. Even if it means carrying 20kgs afterwards. Or you can always sell it before you leave.