SO it'll be my first Wacken, Tips?

Im not very fluent in German yet so im not sure where to look for hints and tips.

I've been to Download and Bloodstock in the Uk but never this far away.

As much as i'm looking forward to it, Im just wondering if there's any other British folks heading over there, and if they can give me any useful tips?

I've noticed how bad the mud can get, so its wellies and plenty of trousers for me xDD

Anything else other than the usual?

Im well looking forward it it though

 

Read the sticky in this part of the forum.

 

the mud can gey deep. Be sure to have BOOTS.

 

Safety shoes with steel toe cap!!

 

And be prepared for both rain and hot weather. It can get fresh while raining but it can be hot like over 30 degrees C! (= ±86 degrees F) So rain coats and sun cream are indispensable. (But you can buy those over here as well)

 

What I was very happy to have brought with my my first WOA:

* Leather boots with steel caps that also protected against depe mud
* Toilet paper in a plastic bag
* Cap to protect agains sun as well as help in rain


What I made sure I always brought with me after my first WOA:

# Long sleeve shirts
# Sun block

 

And don't forget to bring your own beer. Beer is expensive (€3.00 for 0.4 l.).
Besides, if you bring your own, you can bring the beer you like.
If you buy it in Germany, don't forget that cans carry a deposit. You can bring them back on Sunday after Wacken in Wacken itself, or where you bought your beer (but not on Sunday!)

 

For those of us who are coming from far away, how can you bring your own beer? Buy it in hamburg perhaps?

I will already be carrying a lot of luggage, dunno if i can manage to carry a bunch of beer as well

 

The village of Wacken has two supermarkets.

 

I can, so can you! And I come from far as well, without a car!

 

and if you can't carry it any longer you can always drink it

 

So if you guys can't find me at Wacken, just look for a passed-out guy on the side of the road with half a case of St. Pauli's

 

Ah, danke schoen!

 

There's usaly a tent on the camping area where you can buy beer for a "reasonable" price

 

Yeah

I've brought liquor before, but it's too hard to carry and keep safe. The price at the Wacken market is ok, so it's better to get it there if you don't have a ride.