Rock am Ring 2009

[nearbydeath]

thanks for all the help already. was wondering how easy it is to get from the campsite to cologne airport on the monday morning would have to be at the airport for 9am any ideas what time would have to leave at and would get a bus?

[JoshBosh]

first bus is about 6am.

[Squig]

Don't think that's enough time. Either get the last bus on sunday, hitchike (that may even work) or take a Taxi.

[nearbydeath]

how much do you think the taxi would cost?

[lenore]

how much do you think the taxi would cost?

[FenellaJ]

The FAQ is legend thanks Chris, wish I'd found it before I bought the tickets - it would have saved me a lot of time and effort!

A bunch of us going for the first time (wanted to try a Euro fest) and we're taking the day van for a mini tour first, ending up at RaR on the Thursday. As we're getting on a bit and not fit for hiking our stuff for miles to the campsite we're considering the north loop - has anyone had first hand experience??

Cheers for any / all help!

[Squig]

Ususally the parking lots are quite close to one of the camping grounds (gotta add that to the FAQ, you'r the 2nd one not knowing that yet).

I don't think any regular poster has camped on the North loop before, it may be worth trying the ringrocker.com english section, as some regular posters there have.

If you are flexible enough I'd advise arriving on Wednesday. You'd camp much closer to the stages and a few days to settle in and get to know the atmosphere are certainly not wrong.

Hope that helped a bit

Enjoy!

[FenellaJ]

Thanks Squig, thats a big help!

[Squig]

No problem. Actually, if you do have the time it's worth arriving on Tuesday. You'll have a great camping spot for sure and after three days partying and playing drinking games constantly you won't be that drunk from drinking a lot on friday, so you won't miss that many bands. Since you'll have a car you can drive to a swimming pool located within driving distance to get a decent shower, also.

[mt96djc]

OK so it looks like I'll be arriving really late Wednesday night (between 10pm and midnight) - is it worth putting the tent up then or should I stop somewhere for the night and just get to site early thursday morning? It won't be much more packed surely?

Also - any ideas when the next announcement is going to be?

[JoshBosh]

Weds morning got a bit packed on the good camp sites. I would pitch that tent as soon as you get there if i am honest...

[Squig]

I'd do the hassle and put the tent up, at least if you are a bit used to the tent. Just so you have the time to party one more night, but also to save some money.

[mt96djc]

Cool - thats settled then - we'll get the tent up asap. Then come and find you guys

One more question - are there any locker facilities on site? My mate is inept and is bound to lose his passport...

[JoshBosh]

There are lockers... not sure of the cost, i just kept everything in the tent. Only thing got stolen was a jerry can of petrol, but that was my own fault.... i left it out all night.

[Squig]

I would either put the passport in a locker or, if you go by car, into the car. Another option would be to put it into a locker at a train station you come by and just bring a copy of it / a drivers licence...

[Noodelicious1]

I would either put the passport in a locker or, if you go by car, into the car. Another option would be to put it into a locker at a train station you come by and just bring a copy of it / a drivers licence...

[Squig]

German law says that you have to carry a document stating your name and all that stuff with you all the time. A passport does the trick, as does a copy of it, an ID card or a drivers licence. Since in the UK they don't have ID cards, and carrying around a passport all the time sucks, I suggested a copy or the drivers licence. Losing that won't be nearly as bad as losing the passport.

And no, I don't suggest to have that stuff with you at the concerts, I don't do that neither. But having it in a tent or the car so you can get in a decent amount of time would be smart.

Edited February 17, 2009 by Squig

[mesfield]

Hi guys,

anything new about the next announcement date?

For Squig: it is still possible to see Disturbed or Metallica on RIP 2009?

Cheers from Italy!!!

[mesfield]

Hi guys,

anything new about the next announcement date?

For Squig: it is still possible to see Disturbed or Metallica on RIP 2009?

Cheers from Italy!!!

[nearbydeath]

Hey..I just got my girlfriend to get tickets for Rock AM from http://www.tickets-per-post.de

Only thing is the stupid lass didn't notice where you had to put in your street name she just put the house number!!

They have our postcode too...do you think this will be okay?

I have tried calling but the number just doesn't seem to work...any ideas?

Edited February 17, 2009 by nearbydeath

[sxizofrenia]

you can send them email... they will answer you the next day.. but i dont think that is a problem...

[JoshBosh]

assuming you are in the UK the postie should be able to work it out. In each postcode you wont have an overlapping number, and they will most likly use the name thats on the front, and group it with the rest of those are ready for delivery that day

[nearbydeath]

cheers guys just emailed them now so should alter it and should be fine only thing is missing the actual street name but they should know that with postcode and number as well as name of occupier.....will be a tense wait now though hope they get delivered soon pmsl

[Apu Nahasapeemapetilon]

Hi guys,

anything new about the next announcement date?

For Squig: it is still possible to see Disturbed or Metallica on RIP 2009?

Cheers from Italy!!!

[lenore]

cheers guys just emailed them now so should alter it and should be fine only thing is missing the actual street name but they should know that with postcode and number as well as name of occupier.....will be a tense wait now though hope they get delivered soon pmsl