GTI Fanfest 2024
ICONS COMING HOME
26th to 28th july 2024 – Wolfsburg
Icons, fans, community, and a whole lot of GTI
Look forward to the first, grand GTI Fanfest around the Volkswagen Arena! Meet icons from the community. Discover legends and partners who have shaped the GTI myth into what it is today. Experience a diverse program for all ages over three days, for fans by fans – when it's time to say: Icons Coming Home.
Secure your tickets and hotel now!
Choose from various ticket categories, but be aware: VIP and Ehra Experience tickets are available only in limited quantities! Room contingents have been reserved for you in numerous hotels in Wolfsburg and the surrounding area.
Your contract and contact partner is DO IT! GmbH
(imprint and legal).
What does "Icons Coming Home" mean to you?
Share it using #GTIFANFEST and become part of our community!
Share it using #GTIFANFEST and become part of our community!
Important information
Getting there
By car
Please note that due to the large number of participants and the associated high traffic volume, there may be restrictions and waiting times in and around Wolfsburg. Follow the maps and directions to the designated parking areas. Also, follow the instructions of the stewards during the event.- A2 towards Hannover or Berlin:
Take exit 58 (Kreuz Wolfsburg/Königslutter) onto the A39 towards Wolfsburg/Flechtorf.
At exit Wolfsburg Nord, take the B188 towards Wolfsburg. - A7 towards Kassel:
Merge onto the A39 towards Berlin/Braunschweig/Salzgitter at exit 64 (Dreieck Salzgitter).
At exit Wolfsburg Nord, take the B188 towards Wolfsburg.
By public transport
From the train station, you can walk directly to the Volkswagen Arena via the Autostadt bridge (Stadtbrücke) (approximately 10 minutes on foot).By bicycle
On the days of the event, there will be opportunities to park bicycles directly at the Volkswagen Arena. Unfortunately, riding bicycles onto the event grounds is not permitted. Please secure your bicycles with suitable locks.Parking
As part of the ticketing process, admission tickets including parking can be purchased. The parking spaces can be viewed on the overview plan here. On the days of the event, there will be appropriate traffic directions to the parking lots. Ushers will assist with parking instructions at the parking lots.
If you are arriving with a caravan, please look for suitable camper van parking areas or campsites for overnight stays. Note that camper van parking spaces at Tor LKW and at the Autostadt will unfortunately not be available during the GTI Fanfest.
The parking areas are not supervised during the day. The community parking lot directly at the event area will be guarded at night. Please do not leave any valuables in your vehicles as Volkswagen does not provide insurance coverage.
Accommodation
The Wolfsburg Convention Bureau of WMG (Wolfsburg Wirtschaft und Marketing GmbH) supports participants and visitors during the GTI Fanfest by assisting with hotel bookings.
Room contingents have been reserved for you in numerous hotels in Wolfsburg and the surrounding area. The rooms can be booked under the keyword "GTI-Treffen 2024" until May 31, 2024, as follows:
For online reservations, please use this Link.WMG Wolfsburg Wirtschaft und Marketing GmbH
Wolfsburg Convention Bureau
Manuela Laqua
Direct Phone: +49 5361 89994-46
Hotline Phone: +49 5361 89994-77
Email: Laqua@wmg-wolfsburg.de or Tagungen@wmg-wolfsburg.deImportant Note:
Please note that in some hotels, room bookings can only be made and guaranteed with a valid credit card. Please use the attached form to provide your credit card details.
Feel free to enquire about further tourist activities during your stay: www.wolfsburg-erleben.de.
FAQ
On the event day
Please bring your ticket (printed or digitally on your smartphone) on the day of your visit. Also, remember to dress according to the weather conditions, use sunscreen if necessary, and bring any required medications.
Generally, re-entry after leaving the event grounds on the same day is possible. Each visitor will receive a wristband for re-entry after their ticket is scanned.
There will be a shuttle for transportation from the event area at the Volkswagen Arena to Ehra Lessien. Please arrive at one of the information counters at the Volkswagen Arena at least 15 minutes before your booked slot.
Yes, security personnel or a contracted service provider will conduct bag checks. If you have prohibited items, you must either dispose of them on the spot or store them in your car, for example.
Yes, Volkswagen's healthcare services in Wolfsburg will be present with medical personnel on-site. First aid stations (emergency aid stations) are distributed throughout the event area and can be accessed at any time. Additionally, medical personnel will be patrolling the event area on foot and can be approached at any time.
An extensive security concept has been developed for the GTI Fanfest and coordinated with authorities and factory security. All security committees and executing authorities at the Wolfsburg site are integrated into this concept.
Found items can be dropped off and collected at the information points located throughout the premises. At the end of each day, unclaimed items will be taken to the cloakroom at the Autostadt and can be collected there within four weeks.
Bringing pets onto the factory premises is allowed. Dogs must be kept on a leash.
Yes, classic strollers for infants and children up to 5 years old are allowed. However, bringing children's bicycles, wagons, scooters, inline skates, skateboards, and other children's transportation devices is not permitted.
Bringing alcohol, drugs, weapons, or items that could be used as weapons is strictly prohibited. Bringing beverages is only allowed in PET bottles up to 0.5 liters. If you require certain items for medical reasons or mobility, please contact one of our "clearing points" during check-in.
The organizer does not provide storage facilities.
Food and drinks
Non-alcoholic beverages in PET bottles up to a maximum capacity of 0.5 liters are allowed. Bringing food is generally permitted, but please do not use glass containers. However, you can also avail yourself of the numerous food trucks offering attractive prices.
Food: a wide variety of food awaits you on the premises, from classics like bratwurst and currywurst to finger food and a diverse selection of appetizers and desserts, including culinary highlights from various regions.
Drinks: the offerings on the event premises include non-alcoholic soft drinks, alcohol-free cocktails, and alcohol-free beer.
Vegetarians and vegans will likely find options in the food offerings. Please understand that we may not be able to accommodate all dietary preferences and restrictions.
Payment at the food and beverage stands of both internal and external vendors can be made in cash as well as with a debit card (EC card), and usually also by credit card or through a smartwatch or smartphone.
Miscellaneous
We offer numerous activities for children throughout the event area. Additionally, many stands scattered throughout the premises offer interactive activities and entertainment for children. The "Wölfli Corner" area will host many football-themed activities.
The GTI Fanfest offers fun, entertainment, and opportunities for shared discovery and experiences. Childcare is not provided as a standard service. In the "Wölfli Corner" area, there will be many football-themed activities available for children to participate in without accompanying adults.
However, caregivers, legal guardians, and supervisors of guests under 16 years of age are responsible for ensuring compliance with supervision duties and safety regulations within the halls and outdoor areas.
Absolutely, anytime and gladly.
Yes, please do.
A variety of toilets are available throughout the entire premises, including facilities for people with limited mobility.
Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that the mobile network will be always fully operational on the event premises. Please inform relatives and friends in advance that your accessibility might be limited.
Public Wi-Fi is not provided.
There is no specific dress code for the GTI Fanfest. However, we recommend wearing clothing appropriate for the weather conditions.
Small foldable umbrellas carried in a bag or backpack are permitted in the event of (predicted) rainy weather or as sun protection. However, larger or non-foldable umbrellas cannot be brought for safety reasons. Recommendation: compact umbrellas!
Do you have further questions about the event?
Feel free to email us at: gti@volkswagen.de The GTI Fanfest team will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible and get in touch with you personally.