THE (semi) DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO GETTING TO WACKEN

[Quark]

It's only fair to warn you, though at this time of day, everything I'm about to write is as uncertain as it can be.

German GDL (train drivers) Union is going to start a streak of strikes once again. This MIGHT have an effect on those who are travelling by train.

So far, nothing is known for the July/August period, but you might want to try to find alternative routes! One alternative is to not go to Hamburg Hbf/Main, but to Hamburg ALTONA, and take the NOB train, which will NOT be effected by the strike. It allows you to reach Itzehoe as usual. The only trains "in danger" are trains run by DB (region & long distance), as well as (certain) S-Bahn lines!
This might also include those getting off at Hamburg Airport.

But ONCE AGAIN! NOTHING IS CERTAIN as we speak! Keep an eye out! Just in case.

 

[T-Lex]

It's only fair to warn you, though at this time of day, everything I'm about to write is as uncertain as it can be.

German GDL (train drivers) Union is going to start a streak of strikes once again. This MIGHT have an effect on those who are travelling by train.

So far, nothing is known for the July/August period, but you might want to try to find alternative routes! One alternative is to not go to Hamburg Hbf/Main, but to Hamburg ALTONA, and take the NOB train, which will NOT be effected by the strike. It allows you to reach Itzehoe as usual. The only trains "in danger" are trains run by DB (region & long distance), as well as (certain) S-Bahn lines!
This might also include those getting off at Hamburg Airport.

But ONCE AGAIN! NOTHING IS CERTAIN as we speak! Keep an eye out! Just in case.

Could this effect trains from Bremen? Or is it just Hamburg?

 

[Quark]

Could this effect trains from Bremen? Or is it just Hamburg?

In the whole of Germany.

But Between Bremen and Hamburg, there's Metronom. I think they're not DB either, so I reckon they will ride as usual.

Edit Piaf zegt: I just took a look at their website, Metronom will not be touched by the coming strike (starting today)! All trains will ride as planned. Meaning, you don't have any problems getting to Hamburg.

 

[agresionpower]

It's only fair to warn you, though at this time of day, everything I'm about to write is as uncertain as it can be.

German GDL (train drivers) Union is going to start a streak of strikes once again. This MIGHT have an effect on those who are travelling by train.

So far, nothing is known for the July/August period, but you might want to try to find alternative routes! One alternative is to not go to Hamburg Hbf/Main, but to Hamburg ALTONA, and take the NOB train, which will NOT be effected by the strike. It allows you to reach Itzehoe as usual. The only trains "in danger" are trains run by DB (region & long distance), as well as (certain) S-Bahn lines!
This might also include those getting off at Hamburg Airport.

But ONCE AGAIN! NOTHING IS CERTAIN as we speak! Keep an eye out! Just in case.

isn't this a bit early? I mean, the strikes are now and wacken is still 2 months away.

 

[Quark]

isn't this a bit early? I mean, the strikes are now and wacken is still 2 months away.

As far as I have followed it up, GDL doesn't want to quit their battle. They're about to loose a lot of influence if the new legislation about smaller unions is about to pass. (with the new fare system as well)

Hence my extremely hesitatious form of "might eventually happpen" etc.

 

[T-Lex]

Should i book different travel? :/

 

[Quark]

Should i book different travel? :/

No. That'd be too early. Unless you have already a detailed plan. Then I'd avoid long distance trains, and take the Metronom train and the NOB trains. It's cheaper as well.

 

[T-Lex]

No. That'd be too early. Unless you have already a detailed plan. Then I'd avoid long distance trains, and take the Metronom train and the NOB trains. It's cheaper as well.

Well i was going to book a train next week. Straight from bremen to itzehoe then get the shuttle bus. But i may look into the other trains then as id hate for something to go wrong.

 

[Doc Rock]

Well i was going to book a train next week. Straight from bremen to itzehoe then get the shuttle bus. But i may look into the other trains then as id hate for something to go wrong.

It is true that trains are on strike here starting today and that they set no fixed end point this time. This particular strike will still certainly not last until Wacken, but it is a bit concerning that this is the record 9th strike in the last year or so. While I think it is not very likely, there is a chance that they are still debating in the summer, and an even slimmer but not improbable chance that there is another strike around Wacken. Even during the strike around a third of the DB trains will run, and the others like Metronom anyway. So going to Wacken by train will be possible in any case. However, the fewer trains could get quite crowded during a strike. But even that is unlikely on Tuesday. And during a strike even early-booked discount tickets are not bound to a particular train.
So if the Meteonom is as fast it is a save option, but even with a DB ticket the worst that could happen is that you have to wait for the train a bit longer.

 

[Quark]

Well i was going to book a train next week. Straight from bremen to itzehoe then get the shuttle bus. But i may look into the other trains then as id hate for something to go wrong.

Do as you planned to do, your ticket won't loose its validation! (and if you're relatively early, it ight even be cheaper than regional rates )
In worst case, you can get a FULL restitution, even after the trip! This also includes the fee you'd otherwise have to pay.

 

[T-Lex]

It is true that trains are on strike here starting today and that they set no fixed end point this time. This particular strike will still certainly not last until Wacken, but it is a bit concerning that this is the record 9th strike in the last year or so. While I think it is not very likely, there is a chance that they are still debating in the summer, and an even slimmer but not improbable chance that there is another strike around Wacken. Even during the strike around a third of the DB trains will run, and the others like Metronom anyway. So going to Wacken by train will be possible in any case. However, the fewer trains could get quite crowded during a strike. But even that is unlikely on Tuesday. And during a strike even early-booked discount tickets are not bound to a particular train.
So if the Meteonom is as fast it is a save option, but even with a DB ticket the worst that could happen is that you have to wait for the train a bit longer.

Do as you planned to do, your ticket won't loose its validation! (and if you're relatively early, it ight even be cheaper than regional rates )
In worst case, you can get a FULL restitution, even after the trip! This also includes the fee you'd otherwise have to pay.

Ok well we were either going to get a train at 8am or 12 (lunchtime) as they were direct DB trains, Couldn't find much info on Metronom trains at all. Think ill just book the early trains as even if its delayed we ill still be there early Tuesday encase anything else goes wrong on the way.
Thanks for keeping me updated though as i know if i got over there and didn't realise id have a panic.

 

[Quark]

Ok well we were either going to get a train at 8am or 12 (lunchtime) as they were direct DB trains, Couldn't find much info on Metronom trains at all. Think ill just book the early trains as even if its delayed we ill still be there early Tuesday encase anything else goes wrong on the way.
Thanks for keeping me updated though as i know if i got over there and didn't realise id have a panic.

We'll keep an eye on the news for that!

ON A GENERAL NOTE: IF NOTHING IS HEARD FROM IN HERE, SHORTLY BEFORE WACKEN OPEN AIR, THERE WILL BE NO STRIKE!!!
If by any chance GDL Union will once again announce a (general) strike, I'll (try to) keep you updated on it in THIS thread!

 

[Doc Rock]

The train strike is over, that's how quickly it can go.

 

[Quark]

The train strike is over, that's how quickly it can go.

 

[T-Lex]

We'll keep an eye on the news for that!

ON A GENERAL NOTE: IF NOTHING IS HEARD FROM IN HERE, SHORTLY BEFORE WACKEN OPEN AIR, THERE WILL BE NO STRIKE!!!
If by any chance GDL Union will once again announce a (general) strike, I'll (try to) keep you updated on it in THIS thread!

The train strike is over, that's how quickly it can go.

Woah that was crazy quick! Think might be best i just book and hope for the best. If yous could keep me updated that would be great, just so i know what to expect.