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WHEELS OF STEEL: FOR METALHEADS WITH DISABILITIES

Everyone has the right to Wacken! So that all metalheads with disabilities can also experience this attitude to life, there is the Wheels of Steel Area. There is plenty of support for you in this barrier-free camping area.

Highlights

  • Bookable plots: up to two are possible, available with and without power supply
  • Accompanying person free of charge: with mark “B” in the disabled person's pass
  • Barrier-free area: tents, breakfast pagoda (with kiosk, merchandising), sanitary camp and neighboring infield are easily accessible via paved paths
  • Additional facilities: Wheelchairs and walking frames to borrow, repairs and maintenance for aids, Storage of medication, supply of liquid oxygen Physiotherapy by our cooperation partner Alsterarbeit

Information on plot bookings

Anyone who has a festival ticket and has taken part in the survey will be will be informed shortly.

The Service Point of our cooperation partner Alsterarbeit is located directly at the main entrance of Wheels of Steel. Here you will get active support!

The site is designed to be low barrier. And if your wheelchair gets dirty due to a soft surface, there's a washing station in the sanitary camp.

Very important: Have your aids checked and labeled on site by Alsterarbeit. Your first port of call should therefore be their Service Point.

We know how indispensable and important your accompanying person is for you. That's why you can take them with you free of charge if a B is noted on your disabled person's pass.

Your area - your opinion

We stay in touch with you to further improve our offer. Here's an enthusiastic vote from you and a great statement from Jennifer Haben.

“I am really, really thrilled that all people whether they have a disability or not, can experience the whole festival here. That makes the whole thing even better.”
Jennifer Haben, front woman Beyond the Black

 

„It's my first time at Wacken and I've just been able to crowdsurf for the first time. It was great - mega atmosphere." 
Tine, Metal-Fan

 

RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WACKEN OPEN AIR

THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IN ADVANCE

No extra ticket necessary


The normal W:O:A festival ticket is sufficient: Metalheads with disabilities do not need to have a special ticket variant!

Space is limited...


... and the rush is high! We do everything we can to ensure that as many metalheads with disabilities as possible can find a place in this area.

Booking a plot is a must


Wheels of Steel is a camping area. And that means: book your plot(s), bring your tent and off you go!

HOW WE LIVE INCLUSION

The Wheels of Steel area is just one of many examples of inclusion in practice at Wacken Open Air. Find out more about how we tackle this topic as a whole.

More information

 

MORE QUESTIONS? ANSWERS CAN BE FOUND IN THE FAQ.

Can I take accompanying persons with me?

Yes, your permanent companion may attend the festival free of charge if your disabled person's pass shows the “B” mark. We will check this when you book your pitch and issue a companion ticket. You will receive your festival wristband and an extra Wheels of Steel Area wristband upon presentation of your festival ticket, disabled pass and companion ticket on site.

Important: Be honest when booking your parking space! If there is no “B” in your disabled pass, the companion ticket will lose its validity.

Are the sanitary facilities barrier-free?

As you know, the festival takes place on a field. Therefore, we cannot guarantee 100% accessibility, as much as we would like to. In the Wheels of Steel area, however, there will definitely be accessible shower/toilet containers and accessible mobile toilets for you. Further accessible toilets can be found all over the festival site. You can find out exactly where in the site plan, which we will publish shortly beforehand.

Another tip: In the sanitary camp S2 we offer you a station for cleaning wheelchairs and rollators. Please make use of this service - especially when the floor is wet - so that the shower drains do not get blocked.

What must be on the disabled person's pass?

You must have the B, G, aG, H, BL markings on it to be able to book pitches in the Wheels of Steel area.

Who or what is Alsterarbeit?

Alsterarbeit is a cooperation partner of ours that is present in the Wheels of Steel area between 10:00 and 22:00 with a service point. This is located directly at the main entrance and offers, among other things, repairs and maintenance for assistive devices at cost price, a rental service for wheelchairs and walkers and physiotherapy. Find out more about Alsterarbeit.

Which aids are permitted?

Camping chairs, tripod, and cardboard stools and self-made aids are not allowed in the infield. You should register everything else with Alsterarbeit in advance.

Can I carry bags and rucksacks with me?

Sure, how else are you supposed to transport your medication and aids? However, they must be registered before the festival and checked and labeled at the Alsterarbeit Service Point after your arrival. A size of 30cm x 20cm x 5cm is specified. If other dimensions are necessary for health reasons, it is best to clarify this directly on site. Before the festival you can reach Alsterarbeit by e-mail at wacken@alsterarbeit.de

Which medications must be registered in advance?

You must have a certificate with you for all medicines that fall under the Narcotics Act. It is also essential to register these before the festival by e-mail to Alsterarbeit at wacken@alsterarbeit.de

CONTACT US?

Please send us an e-mail to inclusion@wacken.com.

 

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