This year, we will continue to use our new, proven Access Pass concept to ensure a relaxed arrival by car or motorhome. We learned a lot last year and will optimize the operational implementation for 2025.

Good news: Arrivals for W:O:A 2025 will start on Sunday.
Our goal: A safe and relaxed arrival for all Metalheads.

Your vehicle needs an Access Pass to access the W:O:A Campground. You can purchase the Access Pass at the Wacken Ticketcenter.
The following payment methods are accepted: Credit card, PayPal, Google Pay, Apple Pay, Bancontact and iDEAL. Pre payment or bank transfers are not possible.
Important: When purchasing, first select your day of arrival. Then, choose one of the three routes that will take you directly to the W:O:A Campground. Each route has its own contingent of vehicles per day, ensuring better distribution of arrival traffic. If your preferred route or arrival day is sold out, try another route or day.
You must specify a vehicle category when purchasing:

• Car Access Pass (€33) → car without trailer.
• Camper Access Pass (€66) → motorhomes, cars with caravans, trailers, or vehicles over 3.5 tons.

Important for ticket control:
The Access Pass must match your arrival date, route and vehicle category.
→ If an Access Pass is missing or the details do not match, an additional fee of €99 will be charged.

ROUTES TO THE W:O:A CAMPGROUND
There are three routes that will take you directly from the A7 and A23 highways via three access roads to the W:O:A Campground.
Traveling as a group? Be sure that everyone takes the same route - otherwise, you'll get separated on the way!

UP- & DOWNGRADE
Upgrade: Until shortly before your booked arrival day, you can upgrade your Car Access Pass to a Camper Access Pass by paying an additional €33 (e.g. changing from car to camper).
Downgrading is not possible.
If you have the Camper Access Pass but are traveling with a smaller vehicle, you have two options:

1. Keep the Access Pass → No issues with ticket control.
2. Resell the Access Pass in the ticket market.

The ticket market opens on Friday, May 2.
There are no additional fees for Access Pass transactions.

In 2025, Camping Only will once again be available - the car-free camping area located directly at the festival site.
The Access Pass is free of charge, a binding arrival day must be specified when booking. It is possible to arrive by car - a parking space is reserved in the adjacent parking lot when booking the Access Pass.
Visitors arriving by the free W:O:A shuttle bus, bicycle, motorcycle or on foot are also welcome at Camping Only.
Even with a last-minute arrival on Wednesday, a campsite will still be available in the immediate vicinity of the festival site.

The booking of the Access Pass for Special Camping tickets also begin on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 10 AM (CET) at Wacken Ticketcenter.
No additional costs - the Access Passes are already included in the Special Camping ticket.
Day-specific arrival is valid for: Camper-Park and Bauer Uwes Garten.
Flexible arrival for: T^E.N.T., Residenz Evil and Moshtel.
Please note the different opening hours of the areas.

Metalheads, you can support us!
Use the free W:O:A shuttle bus from Itzehoe or form carpools.
The more passengers per vehicle, the more Metalheads will arrive on the individual arrival days.
Every bit counts!