TRAVEL

Where exactly is the festival taking place?

In Bad Arolsen, located at the BIOENERGIEPARK NORDWALDECK, HAGENSTRASSE 19, 34454 BAD AROLSEN. The particular part of town is called Meneringhausen. The main is not in Hagenstrasse, it is situated in the north-western part of the festival area.

Please follow the signs!

Arriving by car:
From North-western Germany (Ruhrgebiet) / Netherlands:
From Dortmund take the A44 in the direction of Kassel until exit (Ausfahrt) Diemelstadt, further on the B252 to Bad Arolsen / Menegringhausen (about 10 km).

From the North:
From Bremen, Münster take A1 until intersection (Kreuz) Dortmund-Unna, then as above (from Ruhrgebiet).
From Hamburg, Hannover, Kassel take A7, then A44 in the direction of Dortmund until exit (Ausfahrt) Zierenberg, further on the B251 direction Korbach, then on the B450 to Bad Arolsen (about 20 km).

From the South:
From Frankfurt to Giessen until intersection (Kreuz) Giessen-Süd, further on following Giessener Ring in the direction of Marburg, after passing Cölbe on to the B252 via Frankenberg to Korbach, then using the B252 to Bad Arolsen.
Please follow the signs when entering into Bad Arolsen.

Does Bad Arolsen have a train station and if so, which one do I have to use to get to the MAGIC CIRCLE FESTIVAL?

Approaching from the North, South or East: Take the ICE (Inter-City-Express) to Kassel (Train Station Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe) and from there take the regional train (Regionalzug) to Bad Arolsen (appx 50 min), Mengeringhausen

Note: There are two train stations in Bad Arolsen:

The first one is in Bad Arolsen, close to the city, so you'll have access to supermarkets, shops, banks, etc. It is approximatelly 10 kilometers from the festival ground.

The second one is in Mengeringhausen and it's closer to the festival ground. (approx. 3 km)
So please take this into consideration when deciding where to get off the train.

For more information: www.bahn.de
English website: www.bahn.de/international/view/en/index.shtml
Special regional trains will be supplied form and to Kassel. Specific times will be added here soonest possible!

How can I get to the festival ground from the train station in Mengeringhausen?

The best way is by foot, following the signs (15 minutes)

Arriving by airplane:
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS:
Frankfurt Main (APPX. 2,5 HRS),
Cologne (APPX 2 hrs),
Düsseldorf (APPX. 2 Hrs),
Paderborn (APPX 30 min - only selected Airlines like www.airberlin.de )
Hannover (APPX 1:45 MIN),
Frankfurt Hahn (APPX 4,5 HRS - only selected Airlines like www.Ryanair.com )

BAD AROLSEN: APPROACH AND PLACES OF INTEREST

Are there any places of interest in and around Bad Arolsen?

Bad Arolsen is famous far beyond the city borders all the way to the Netherlands for its castle. The beloved Queen Emma is from the House of the Lords zu Waldeck und Pyrmont, whose descendants still dwell in parts of the castle.

The castle, which has become Bad Arolsen's symbol can be visited.

But not only is the city of Bad Arolsen worth visiting. The district area with villages that are up to 700 years old offer you a romantic and historical mixture, which is especially experienced in the old-towns of Landau and Mengeringhausen. The Landauer Wasserkunst (water supply) has been supplying the Bergstädter since 1535 with water. Further places of interest are the Kloster (cloister) in Volkhardinghausen and the Spielzeugmuseum (toy museum) in Massenhausen.
For more info visit the tourist information in Bad Arolsen or at their booth on the festival ground.

TICKETS, WRISTBANDS

Where can I buy tickets in advance?

At http://store.magiccirclemusic.com, www.nuclearblast.de ,www.kartenhaus.de, www.ticketagenten.de, www.eventim.com and all knows ticket offices. Tickets can also be ordered through the hotline 01805-9690000 and 01805-570070 (14 ct/min)

Are there tickets available at the box office on the festival ground?

Of course, you can buy the tickets at the festival box office as long as the festival isn't sold-out.

Are there day tickets available at the box office?

NO.

How and where do I get my Festival Wristband?

Having purchased a festival ticket and showing it at the box office or cash's desk you will receive in exchange a festival wristband.

I've already purchased a Festival ticket, but can't make it to the MAGIC CIRCLE FESTIVAL. Can I refund my ticket?

Sorry no, only if the Festival is cancelled.

My ticket has been damaged. Is it still valid?

Yes, as long as the tear-off part of the ticket isn't missing.

Can I leave the Festival Grounds during the show?

Yes, but your ticket will be invalid if you leave the festival grounds. You will therefore receive a wristband entering the festival ground, which substitutes your ticket. For re-entering the festival ground you'll have to show your undamaged wristband and your ticket, otherwise you'll have no claim on being let in again.

ACCESS REGULATIONS

How and where do I get my Festival Wristband?

Having purchased a festival ticket and showing it at the box office or cash's desk you will receive a festival wristband in exchange.

Am I allowed to bring seating accommodations on to the festival grounds with me such as folding chairs, stools or bath mats?

No, only if you are disabled. You'll have to bring a doctor's certificate which says you need a seating accommodation (Disabled Persons).

What am I not allowed to bring on to the Festival Grounds?

Prohibited on the grounds are:

- Cans
- Canisters
- Glass and plastic containers
- More than 0,5 Litres of water in cartons ?Tetra packs"
- Pyrotechnical articles
- Torch lights
- Weapons of all kinds
- Belts and wristbands with sharpened or ?killer" spikes
- Chairs
- Recorders
- Film cameras
- Video cameras
- Reflex cameras
- highly sensitive digital cameras (over 3 mega pixel)

CAMPGROUND

Assignment of parking- and camping space:

The assignment of parking- and camping will be according to the signposting and stewards on-site. Free parking and camping are included for owners of a festival ticket. There is enough parking space available on the terrain.
So nobody will need to make use of unilluminated parking space in the surroundings of the festival ground.

Access Controls campground to festival ground:

Despite the fact, that the campground is only a few minutes away from the main exit, please arrange enough time for your way, if you plan to watch a certain band.

At the the entrance points, there will be checks by security, that will not only wish to see your tickets and wristbands, but are also obliged to check you and your luggage to avoid that dangerous items (such as glass bottles, plastic bottles, knives etc.) as well as forbiffen cameras will be carried into the festival area.

We appreciate your understanding and patience regarding this matter!

FESTIVAL TIMETABLE

When will the definite running order and the performance times be announced?

All the latest news und info will be presented on our homepage: www.magiccirclefestival.com

Of course they are subject to unavoidable changes.

The running order will posted on the beercups, too.

When does the campground open?

The official opening will be on Wednesday, July 9 at 12:00 noon, however fans can already come as early as Monday, July 7 to the campground, only with limited service and facilities.

Access times to festival ground:
Wednesday, July 9th:
Thursday, July 10th:
Friday, July 11th : 10:00am
Saturday, July 12th : 10:00am

When does the first band start performing?

11:30 am. (please see updated running order for more information)

SIGNING SESSIONS

Are the bands going to give autographs?

We will be planning autograph sessions as soon as possible. Please stay tuned.

BATTLE OF THE BANDS

This year, for the first time, there will be the BATTLE OF THE BANDS competition. This will take place in our MCF Event-Hall. You can find the schedule here.

BEVERAGES

Am I allowed to take beverages on to the grounds?

Generally no. Exception: 0,5 Litres of water in a Tetra pack (carton). It is prohibited to take glass or plastic containers, cans and canisters and any kinds of alcohol on to the grounds.

NO OPEN FIRE

No open fire (campfires) are allowed in the camping ground due to your own safety.

CAMERAS

Am I allowed to take a camera on to the grounds?

Yes, but only pocket cameras and digital cameras with a resolution of not more than 3 mega pixels. It is prohibited to take film cameras, video cameras, reflex cameras and highly sensitive digital cameras (over 3 mega pixel) on to the grounds. Only bearers of Press-Photo-Passes are allowed to enter with professional photo gear. In general all sound and film equipment designed to record is prohibited.

Non-authorized equipment will be collected by security and can be picked up later at the exit. Any unauthorized photos, recordings and films found will be destroyed instantly incl. the devices they were made with.

How do I get a Press-Photo-Pass?

Only journalists and photographers who need to take photos doing press reports will be granted a Press-Photo-Pass. To get a Press-Photo-Pass you have to accredit yourself as a representative of the press. On the MAGIC CIRCLE FESTIVAL!!!-Press website you'll find an area to apply for a accreditation. Here you'll find all relevant information for the accreditation and also an application form for journalists. The area is password protected. To get your login information please contact iris@magiccirclemusic.com.

CASH MACHINES (ATM)

Of course there will be cash machines on the festival ground again this year.

HEALTH

Kick ass and mind your head – when the sun burns down from the sky
We all hope for fantastic sunshine weather during the festival. Please don’t forget to protect your skin with sun lotion from the intensive July sun. If you think, using sun lotion- skin cancer is uncool.

Please also make sure, you’ll drink enough water so your body can handle the extra effort to be made during the festival. It will need a lot more water to keep itself from dehydrating. There will be still water made available at a special price at the festival.

Use head protection!

RAIN

Make sure to bring rain-proof clothing, too..weather, as we know, can be unpredictable! But: raincapes can be purchased at the merchandise stand.

Born to rock, drink and fuck

Rock…We all love Heavy Metal. And we all love to hear well! So: don’t forget to use earplugs. You can bring your own, but we will have earplugs available at the merchandise stands.

Drink…We don’t want to spoil anyone’s fun in drinking beer, but also consider that in plain sunlight and heat, your body is exposed to extreme stress and alcohol dehydrates the body, too! Don’t overestimate your capacities and don’t forget to hydrate, too!!!

Fuck…who intends to find a new partner during the festival and plans to do “it”-practise Safer Sex! A condom protects you from infections, HIV and unintended pregnancies. Condoms are available at the supermarket and merchandise stand.

PHARMACIES

The following pharmacies are at your service during the business hours listed below:

Hof-Apotheke
Kirchplatz 2
34454 Bad Arolsen
phone: 0591-3008

Kur-Apotheke
Bahnhofstr. 5
34454 Bad Arolsen
phone: 05691-8917-0

Akazien-Apotheke
Bahnhofstr. 16
34454 Bad Arolsen
phone: 05691-2074

Stadt-Apotheke
Landstr. 42
34454 Bad Arolsen
phone: 05691-3367

Monday - Friday 8.00h to 13.00h and 14.30h to 18.00h
Saturday 8.30h to 12.30h

LIABILITY REGULATIONS

Each visitor is liable for possible damage caused by him.

The regulations of the german law for the protection of youth and children are valid.

No liability given for the loss of valuables.

All the hotels in Bad Arolsen are booked up. Which cities are nearest to the town to get easy access to the Magic Circle Festival?

There are still a number of small hotels in smaller towns nearby. Please check here:

www.hotel.de or www.bad-arolsen.de

The next major city is Kassel which is about 40 km away (about 50 minutes by train). Please check here:

www.kassel-tourist.de or www.hrs.de

HELICOPTER FLIGHTS

Together with our partners from Sky-Heli, we will be offering 10-minute long helicopter roundtrips. Up to 6 persons can take a flight around the festival ground and surroundings. It’s worth it! Tickets at the the price of 40,-- EUR per person are available on-site at the sky heli landing and take-off point.

CHILDREN AND YOUTHS

Do children have free admission?

Children under the age of 10 accompanied by a grown-up have free admission. ID must be shown.

How long can youths under the age of 18 stay on the Festival Grounds?

We are subject to the German Law Concerning The Protection Of Youths. That's why the regulations concerning the festival and the camping grounds posted below must be followed:

- Children under the age of 8 are not permitted to the festival grounds
- Children and youths between the age of 8 - 18 have to be accompanied by a grown-up (it is not required that the escort is a parent, allowed are all relatives of age and grown-ups who have been appointed). Any children or youth will need to have the "Authorization Of Transfer Of Guardian Duties" filled out and signed by the parents. We have to follow the official regulations and control your age, so please carry an ID and the authorization form with you (the escort as well!!) and show it without being asked at the entrance, otherwise the security will not let you enter.
- Youths between the ages of 16-18 are allowed to stay on the festival grounds without being accompanied until 12 pm. After that they have to be accompanied by a grown-up.
- Download the form here.

METAL MARKET

On our metal market, you will find a broad range of non-food stands offering jewelry, leather goods, CDs etc.

TRASH DEPOSIT

To make sure that the camping ground will be as tidy as before the festival, we will make use of a trash deposit system. Each camper has to buy a coin at the price of EUR 5,-- and will get a trash bag and deposit chip in return. When you deliver the bag upon departure, you get the 5,-- EUR back.
Opening hours of the trash return station will be announced on location.

DISABLED PERSONS

Are disabled persons (walking disability) allowed to take walking canes or folding chairs on to the festival grounds?

You must show your disabled persons pass and also a doctor's certificate which says you depend on a walking cane or a seating accommodation for events such as the MAGIC CIRCLE FESTIVAL!!!

Do the escorts of disabled persons have free admission?

Principally, the escorts of disabled persons have free admission. Although it is required that there is a note in your disabled persons pass, which says that you depend on an escort. Your pass must be carried with you and must be shown on entering the festival grounds.

SWIMMING

Festival visitors will get a discount at the public bath AROBELLA in Bad Arolsen

SAFETY

First of all, all visitors shall have the biggest possible fun! The more attentive your are, the safer it is for all of you. Of course, there will be enough security and police on the ground you can address in case of problems.. Some helpful hints:

- Please only take the most important things with you. A bank card is safe, please leave unnecessary valuables at home.
- Lock your car well and don’t leave objects of value lying in it.
- Get to know your tent neighbours so you can spot strangers that don’t belong into your closer surroundings
- Mark your tent well with your name, so you will make it useless for possible thieves. Same with sleeping bags etc.
- Carry valuables close to your body.
- If you need medical products, please also carry these with you.
- When asleep, make sure your valuables aren’t all together in one place. Don’t give thieves a chance!

SUPERMARKET

Like last year, there will be a small supermarket on the campground. You will find everything you’ll need there. From apples to tooth paste – we will offer of a wide range of products specifically adopted to your needs and with fair prices.

Camping gear will also be available.

Beer cans will be in stock, too - so you won’t need to stuff your car to the hilt with that!

PHONE CARDS

There will also be phone cards available in the supermarket on the campground.

ANIMALS

Are animals allowed on the festival ground?

No.

Are dogs or other animals allowed on to the Camping Ground?

Principally, yes. But we would like to appeal to you for the protection of the animals to leave your pets at home or be otherwise taken care of. An open air camping ground is surely not the nicest place for an animal because of the extreme sound level and the crowds of people.

TOILETS, SHOWERS

Beside the usual toilets (there will be enough toilets for disabled persons, too), enough Shower and toilet containers will be at your disposal, too. (against charge).

To find out where these are located, please check the map.

FOOD

Food range offered:

We will have a broad variety of food and beverages offered. Beside various kinds of sausages, there will be steaks, fries, potato salads, various hotpots, stews, Pizza, Döner, asian foods and a gourmet stand with a real American barbecue with vegetarian food, pan fried mushroom, prawns, baked potatoes and salads.

Breakfest tent:

There will be a tent where you can find rolls, meats, cheeses, jams and scrambled eggs – and as much coffee as you can drink!

Cocktails:

Due to last year’s big success, there will be a cocktail tent again, offering a wide range of drinks at decent prices.

Water:

This year we will offer still water at a fair price on the festival ground.

Beer:

Beer will be available in 0,4l cups. The increased beer prices will NOT be passed along to you!

The beer will cost 3,50 EUR, as much as last year. (last year it was 2,80 EUR for 0,3l)

Cigarettes:

Cigarettes will be available, too!