Informations

FAQ:

1. Hotel rooms / sleeping cars:
   Guests who have booked a hotel room or a sleeping car can check in on Friday from 3:00 PM. Check-out on Sunday is possible until 11:00 AM. Due to the event, the usual night-time quietness in the rooms and sleeping cars cannot be guaranteed. Hotel and sleeping car guests may drive up to the parking area in front of the castle. For overnight stays in the sleeping car, you will need a sleeping bag or your own bedding.
   
   

2. Camping:
   Camping at Castrum Nigra (the Gothic party at Ehrenburg Castle) is possible on an illuminated meadow near the castle with pre-purchased camping tickets. As the area is used as a pasture, barbecuing, glass containers, and glass bottles are strictly prohibited!  
   The camping area may be accessed for setup on Friday from 2:00 PM–8:00 PM and on Saturday from 2:00 PM–8:00 PM. It must be vacated by Sunday, and the meadow must be returned to its original condition.

   Key rules and information for camping at a glance:

   Costs & location:
   Camping on the *unattended* meadow near the castle costs €15 from Friday to Sunday.

   Barbecue ban:
   Barbecuing on the camping meadow is strictly prohibited, as the area will later be used again by horses and cows.

   Pavilions:
   Setting up pavilions is not permitted due to space limitations.

   Sanitary facilities:
   Portable toilets are available on the campsite.

   Waste:
   The meadow must be kept clean; sufficient trash bins will be provided.

   Parking:
   Cars can park for €2 on a designated grassy area from 2:00 PM onwards.

   Motorhomes:
   Limited motorhome tickets (Friday–Sunday) can be purchased in advance for €15. Parking is available on designated nearby areas. The parking area must be vacated by Sunday at 12:00 PM at the latest, and the grass must be restored.

   Please help ensure that camping can continue to be offered in future years! 🙏
   
   

3. Breakfast:
   Breakfast will not be provided at the castle the morning after the event. However, there are nice cafés and bakeries with great options in the surrounding towns.

    

4. Waste / environmental protection:
   For safety reasons, we can only serve drinks in plastic cups. We must use compostable disposable cups, as there are not enough washing facilities for reusable cups at the medieval castle, and storing reusable cups over a full year without loss of quality is not feasible.  
   You are welcome to bring your own drink containers and have them filled by us to reduce waste—however, for safety reasons, please do not bring glass or ceramic containers. We are also happy to refill disposable cups at any time if you bring them back to the counter.

    

5. Food:
   A selection of food will be available at the castle throughout the entire event.

    

6. Drinks:
   Bringing your own drinks inside the castle is not permitted. A special in-event currency will be used to purchase drinks and food. Any remaining tokens can be exchanged back at full value at any time. Payment for Long Island Iced Tea, the merchandising stand, and everything within the castle is in cash.

    

7. Cloakroom:
   There is a cloakroom on site where you can leave jackets, bags, shoes, or umbrellas.

    

8. Admission tickets:
   Tickets are available in advance for €50 (weekend) and €35 (Saturday). No tickets will be sold at the door, as the event is sold out.

    

9. Entry:
   Upon first entry, your QR code will be exchanged for an event wristband. This will be a woven fabric band for ticket holders and plastic wristbands for guests. Visitors aged 16 or 17 may remain at the event after midnight only if accompanied by a legal guardian.

    

10. Photography / filming:
    There will be photographers and a film crew on site to capture impressions of the evening. You are of course allowed to bring your own cameras. Please respect the wishes of other guests, as our photographers will do as well.  
    By entering the event, you consent to the use of image and video recordings of yourself for the duration of the event.

     

11. Event schedule:
    The event begins on Friday and Saturday at 7:00 PM. Some dance floors are located outdoors. It can get quite cold at night at the castle, so we recommend sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing.

     

12. Accessibility:
    As the venue is a medieval castle with steep stairs, uneven ground, and narrow passages, we unfortunately cannot provide barrier-free access. Wheelchair users in particular should inform themselves about the conditions at Ehrenburg before visiting.