Are the festival grounds accessible?

Wudzdog takes place on meadow and woodland ground: unpaved paths, slopes, and soft going when it rains. Worth planning for. There is an accessible toilet, and at the MainStage there is a wheelchair platform with a clear view of the stage and room for two wheelchairs. On request we also reserve a parking space near the entrance and a camping spot close to it – just get in touch beforehand through our contact form.

Are there day tickets?

Yes, day tickets go online at the latest two months before the festival. They do not include camping.

No. It is best to leave valuables at home or keep them on you.

There are no shower cubicles. Every year we lay out a hose with refreshingly cold water – for a proper cool-down there is the Stöckenweiher pond next door. Please use only biodegradable soap and shampoo: the water goes straight into the meadow.

Are there water points?

Yes, at central spots – at the far end of the campsite and at the signpost towards the grounds. Water is free there; a canister of your own, ideally with wheels, is worth it given the distance. The water is not certified as drinking water, so consume it at your own risk. You can wash your hands on the grounds at the basins next to the mobile toilets.

On the campsite yes, in the infield no. Dogs have to stay on the lead everywhere on the site. Keep in mind that noise, heat and crowds are stressful for animals – shade, water and a quiet spot are essential. Assistance dogs are welcome everywhere.

Can I camp next to my car?

Yes. You may drive onto the camping area and pitch your tent next to the car; there is no tent-only area any more. Space is limited, so please keep your footprint small or park in the car park instead. Once you drive out we cannot let you back in – after that you park outside the campsite.

Can I camp or park outside the festival grounds?

No. Camping and parking are only allowed with a valid wristband, on the areas we have marked out. On the surrounding fields, on private land and in the woods both are prohibited by order of the public order office and the nature conservation authority, and will be prosecuted. Please stick to this so that we can keep holding the festival in this place. Camping and parking are at your own risk; we are not liable for damage or for lost or stolen belongings.

Can I charge my phone?

There is no charging station – bring a power bank. And if that runs out: very friendly neighbours on the campsite. 🙂

Can I get onto the campsite without a ticket?

No. Without a ticket or festival wristband there is no access to the camping areas.

Can I pay by card on site?

Payment is in cash. Some stalls accept cards, but do not count on it – once the festival is running there is practically no mobile signal. The nearest cash machine is in Auhausen. Bring enough cash and keep it somewhere safe.

Can I reserve a spot for my friends?

No, our marshals fill the site in order. As a group, arrive together in convoy, otherwise you will not end up as neighbours. If friends arrive later there is usually still a gap – but only for a tent. We can no longer let a car onto the camping area at that point; it has to go to the designated car parks outside. Escape and emergency routes have to stay clear, and we are strict about that.

Can I return or pass on my ticket?

Transfers run through Infield: there you can move your ticket to whoever comes in your place. You can also cancel free of charge up to 7 days before the festival, again through Infield, under the conditions listed there – illness, exams or work commitments, for example. Please pass your ticket on at no more than its original price. We reserve the right to take legal action against resale above face value.

Can I stay overnight on the campsite with a day ticket?

No. Camping is part of the weekend ticket, not of the day ticket. Staying anyway means using something everyone else has paid for – in that case we reserve the right to ask you to leave. If you cannot get home, or there is another good reason: talk to us right at the wristband point. We can almost always work something out on the spot – but beforehand and in person, not quietly afterwards. #seidsguadmitanand

Can someone else take legal charge of me (a parental consent note)?

No. If you are under 18 you have to leave the grounds at the times set by law – unless you are accompanied by a person with custody, usually your parents. We do not accept a written transfer of supervision: neither our entrance team nor our security staff could verify it.

Do children pay admission?

Anyone under 16 gets in free and does not need a ticket. From their 16th birthday, a ticket is required. Children under 14 are only allowed on site accompanied by a parent or grandparent.

Does my companion get in for free?

Yes. If you need permanent assistance, your companion comes in free of charge. Just show your valid ticket and your disability pass with the “B” mark at the entrance.

Does Wudzdog take place in the rain?

Yes. Wudzdog is an open air festival and happens in any weather. Bring a rain jacket and sturdy shoes, the ground can get muddy. Only acute danger, a thunderstorm for example, makes us interrupt the programme. We decide that on site and tell you via announcements, the website and social media.

From what age can I buy alcohol?

Beer and wine-based drinks from 16, spirits from 18. Please have your ID ready.

How are the camping areas filled up?

We fill up from the front, close to the grounds, towards the back. Arrive very early and you are near the stages, with music until 4 am. From Thursday afternoon onwards you are pitched considerably further away, and it is quieter.

How can I help out at Wudzdog?

Every pair of hands is welcome: build-up, entrance, bar, info point, tear-down. Get in touch through our contact form under “I want to help”, or write to helfer@wudzdog.de. You get free entry on the day you help – three shifts or more and the whole weekend is on us – plus food and a few extra helper goodies.

How do I get to Wudzdog by public transport?

Trains and buses take you as far as Nördlingen, Oettingen or Wassertrüdingen. You will find connections on bahn.de. For the last few kilometres to Dornstadt, a lift share or a taxi works best – taxi numbers are posted at the stations.

How secure is my QR code?

Every QR code is issued once and works once. Whoever checks in with it first gets in – after that the ticket is used up. So do not post pictures of your ticket, and only pass the code on to people you trust.

I have no email address or bank account – how do I get a ticket?

Ask someone from the Wudzdog family to order for you – that usually works out. If it does not, write to us through the contact form and we will find a way.

I lost something – is there a lost property office?

Lost property is handed in and collected at the main bar. After the festival, write to info@wudzdog.de – we keep found items for four weeks.

Is there a box office?

As long as tickets are left, you can buy at the box office. We announce beforehand on the homepage and on social media whether any are still available.

Is there a cash machine?

Not on site. The nearest one is in Auhausen. Bring enough cash and keep it somewhere safe.

Is there a lake for swimming?

Yes, the Stöckenweiher pond is right next to the grounds. The water rescue service is there during the day, but you still swim at your own risk.

Is there a rubbish deposit?

No. You have left the campsite so clean in recent years that we do not charge one. Thank you for that – please keep it up. Should that ever change, we will announce it well before tickets go on sale.

Is there a shuttle bus?

No. At our size that is currently not something we can run sensibly. We are keeping an eye out, though.

Is there accommodation nearby?

Yes, the surrounding villages have guest houses, hotels and holiday flats. There is no shuttle to the festival, though, so plan the journey yourself.

Is there an app with the schedule?

Yes — our schedule is an app, with nothing to download from a store. Open it in your browser and pick “Install as app”, and it sits on your home screen like any other app. You can star bands as favourites, get a reminder 30 minutes before they play, and export your plan to your calendar. Best of all it works offline — and mobile signal in Dornstadt is practically gone once the festival starts.

Might I be photographed or filmed?

It can happen. By entering the grounds you agree that we may photograph and film you and that we, or third parties such as photographers, social media agencies or exhibitors, may publish that material. You can object. Our privacy policy explains how, and who to contact.

What address should I put into my satnav?

Enter “Festivalgelände Stöckenweiher”. Our getting here page has a button that starts the navigation for you, along with a note on which roads are closed during the festival. If your satnav does not know the place: the entrance is at 49.00244, 10.57933.

What applies to children under 14?

Children under 14 may only visit Wudzdog accompanied by their parents. The same goes for staying overnight on the campsite.

What applies to teenagers between 14 and 18?

Unaccompanied, 14 to 16 year olds have to leave the festival at 10 pm, 16 to 18 year olds at midnight. Accompanied by a parent or legal guardian you can stay past midnight.

What can I do in the area before or after the festival?

The Ries is ideal for hiking, cycling, bouldering, climbing and canoeing. Worth seeing are the historic towns of Oettingen and Nördlingen – and the Ries Geopark itself: the crater was left by an asteroid impact more than 14.5 million years ago, and the landscape still shows it.

What do camping and parking cost?

Nothing on top. Camping, parking and site fees are included in the ticket price.

What do I do in an emergency?

If we have to interrupt or stop the festival because of storms, severe weather or other force majeure, please follow the instructions of our team and the security staff – over the PA, at the stages and on the campsite. Always keep escape and emergency routes clear so that emergency vehicles can get through.

What happens at the entrance?

At the crossroads we scan the QR code on your ticket and you get your festival wristband. Have your ticket ready, printed or on a charged phone. From then on the wristband is your admission – keep it on your wrist until the end.

What happens to my data?

We collect personal data when you buy a ticket so that we can let you in even if you forget it. We store that data in line with data protection law and do not pass it on. The details are in our privacy policy.

What is included in the ticket?

The weekend ticket covers camping, parking and the site fee – there is nothing extra to pay on arrival. Children come along free of charge, and anyone who needs permanent assistance brings their companion in free. The current price is shown in the ticket shop. Day tickets go on sale at the latest two months before the festival; they do not include camping.

What is not allowed on the grounds?

You may not bring your own glass into the infield – bottles included. We still serve in glass tankards: there is a deposit on them, which you get back when you return the tankard to the bar. The tankards stay on the grounds. Sealed water bottles up to 0.5 l are fine, and medication or baby food at any time. On the campsite your own glass is allowed. Still, please leave it at home if you can: broken glass in the meadow is a real problem for animals, barefoot walkers and the farmer. Never bring weapons or items covered by § 42a of the German Weapons Act – above all one-handed knives and fixed knives with a blade of 12 cm or more – plus fireworks, sky lanterns, laser pointers, drones, torches, open fire and illegal substances. Additional rules apply on the campsite, see “What rules do I have to follow on the campsite?”.

What is the mobile reception like?

Honestly: poor. Once the festival is running there is practically no signal. The site plan still helps: “Where am I?” puts you on the plan by GPS, which needs no network. Under “My places” you can save your tent or a meeting point, and the plan later shows you the distance and direction to it. A place can be shared as a grid square plus a link – at a pinch you can read that out or send it by text. Also install our schedule as an app before you set off; it works offline. And agree on fixed meeting points, it saves a lot of searching.

What rules do I have to follow on the campsite?

The most important one: always keep escape and emergency routes clear so the paramedics can get through. Not allowed: Gazebos larger than 10 m² Sound systems and megaphones Generators and fridges Beer kegs over 5 litres Open fire, fireworks, sky lanterns, liquid firelighters Furniture, building materials, laser pointers Weapons under § 42a of the German Weapons Act, above all one-handed knives and fixed knives with a blade of 12 cm or more Illegal substances under German drug and medicines law Jam sessions and get-togethers are very welcome – just be considerate towards your neighbours and towards nature.

Tent, sleeping mat, sleeping bag – early summer nights get cold Rain jacket, sturdy shoes, a warm jumper Sunscreen, a hat, a refillable water bottle Cash and your ticket, printed or on your phone Torch, power bank, earplugs A water canister, ideally one with wheels Your own medication and a small first aid kit What to leave at home is listed under “What is not allowed on the grounds?” and in the camping rules.

The campsite opens on Thursday at 9 am. We cannot let you in before that, so please plan your journey accordingly.

When do the festival grounds open and close?

The infield is open: Thursday 5 pm – 4 am Friday and Saturday 10 am – 4 am Sunday 9 am – 3 pm In between, the infield is closed – you can of course stay on the campsite. The campsite opens on Thursday at 9 am and closes on Monday at noon.

When does the campsite open and close?

The campsite opens on Thursday at 9 am. We ask you to leave the site by Monday noon.

Where can I load and unload my car?

Loading and unloading is only possible in the car park. The access and emergency routes are narrow and have to stay clear at all times under our safety plan – during arrival as well. There is no luggage transport. You usually will not need one: with a valid ticket for everyone in the car you can drive straight onto the campsite.

Where can I shop on site?

The market has food, drinks and handmade things from our stallholders – you can see who is coming on our market page. Anything they do not have, you will find in the supermarkets in Oettingen or Wassertrüdingen.

FAQ Getting here and navigation

Navigation to the entrance

Please approach only via Auhausen or Lochenbach — every other road around Dornstadt is closed during the festival, even if your navigation suggests one.

Destination Entrance & Wristbands 49.002435, 10.579331

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