W:O:A 2025 - ACCESS PASS
Metalheads, get ready!
Spring is here and there are only four months left until the best time of the year.
As promised, here's the information you've been waiting for: the booking start of the Access Pass. This information is crucial for all visitors and campers traveling to Wacken Open Air 2025 with a vehicle.
Our goal: a safe and relaxed journey for all Metalheads.
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE BOOKING START
The sale and booking of the Access Pass for all camping areas will start on Friday, April 25, at 10 AM (CET) at the Wacken Ticketcenter.
W:O:A CAMPGROUND
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:
- Keep the Access Pass → No issues with ticket control.
- 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.
CAMPING ONLY - THE CAR-FREE AREA
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.
SPECIAL CAMPING AREAS
The booking of the Access Pass for Special Camping tickets also begin on Friday, April 25, at 10 AM (CET) at the 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: TE.N.T., Residenz Evil and Moshtel.
Please note the different opening hours of the areas.
W:O:A SHUTTLEBUS & RIDE SHARING
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!
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We hope this information gives you enough time to plan your journey.
We will provide you with instructions on purchasing and booking the Access Pass as well as an overview of “Access Pass per camping area” in good time.
We want to make sure you are well prepared for the booking start on Friday, April 25, from 10 AM (CET) at the Wacken Ticketcenter.
See you in Wacken - Rain or Shine
