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The classic and for the majority of visitors the first choice for camping during the Wacken Open Air - many visitors also like to spend time here during the day! The mood and atmosphere on the W:O:A Campground is legendary. If the ground conditions allow it, we park all vehicles so that you can camp right next to them. Camping (whether in a tent, camper van, caravan, etc.) is included in the ticket price, as is the use of the showers and toilets, which are available in sufficient numbers.

Other infrastructure included in the ticket price are the offer of breakfast tents, light poles and signposts. The giant Campground is located on agricultural land. To make it easier to find your way around, we have marked the areas with letters and the paths on the Campground between the different areas are also clearly signposted.

The following rules must be observed on the W:O:A Campground:

Drinks and food

Drinks and food may be brought in unlimited quantities - please dispose of the garbage.

Access

Only people with a valid ticket are allowed to enter the W:O:A site.

Vehicles

Camping takes place directly at the vehicle.

Tents & pavilions

The size and number of tents should be appropriate to the size of the group. A 6-person tent should also be occupied by 6 people - and not alone.

Power generators

Important: Generators must be in perfect working order and please show consideration for other campers.

No glass

Due to the high risk of injury and fire, glass is prohibited on the entire site!

Generators at the W:O:A

Here are the Wacken rules for generators:

  1. You can bring generators that can provide up to 2kW, if they are in good condition (no oil leaking, etc.)
  2. The usage of generators are allowed until 24:00.
  3. Each car can bring up to 5l additional gas in additional vessels.
  4. The usage of generators needs to be supervised at any time.
  5. You are only allowed to bring generators that are normed after EU standards.

The 10 Commandments of Wacken BBQ

BBQ and Wacken - a pretty good fit. Here are our 10 commandments for a true Wacken BBQ:

  1. BBQ is okay – open fire or firepits are not.
  2. Use only materials (Firestarter, grill, etc.) that are in good conditions and checked.
  3. All things carrying gas need to be in german DIN-norm and good condition.
  4. Gas-cartridges are allowed up to 450ml and gas-bottles up to 5kg.
  5. Gas-cartridges carrying liquid gas that are built into a car, need to be checked and certified
  6. You can only put food on the grill. At no time any gas carrying vessels are allowed onto open fire.
  7. After BBQ, the grill needs to cool down. It is forbidden to put cold water on it for it can cause hot steam.
  8. It is forbidden to put hot coal on the grass to let it cool off.
  9. If the weather is accordingly, it may be forbidden to BBQ at all.
  10. In case of an outbreak of fire you are supposed to inform the stewards. Even if you managed to put the fire out yourself.

Rules for larger vehicles and special permits

Regulations for tractors

Private tractors have repeatedly caused extensive damage to property on the W:O:A, which is why their use is no longer permitted.

Regulations for vehicles over 7.5 tons

Please note that vehicles and trailers over 3.5 tons represent a considerable additional effort for us, especially in poor ground conditions.
Vehicles weighing 7.5 tons or more must register with us in advance. Camping area C8 will be kept as free as possible for these vehicles.
Details on registration will follow.