Here you can find practical information about Fastaval.
NB! Fastaval is now cashless. That means you can only pay with card or Mobilepay at service- and sales venues during Fastaval.
Time and place
Date: Wednesday, March 27 - Monday, April 1, 2024
Check-in opens Wednesday at 3PM
Place: Mariagerfjord Gymnasium, Amerikavej 5, 9500 Hobro
Date of Set-up: March 25-26, 2024 and clean-up: April 1, 2024
Program 2024
This year's program will be announced when sign-up opens in January/February.
When the program is ready, a link will be available on this page and on the front page of the website.
Please be aware that changes may occur as Fastaval progresses.
Tickets and prices
Be aware! The following prices are from Fastaval 2023. Changes may occur.
| Ticket type | Price |
|---|---|
| Entrance – One-day (Bought through the sign-up) | 120 kr. |
| Entrance – One-day (Bought at the door) | 130 kr. |
| Entrance – All days | 350 kr. |
| Entrance – All days – ALEA member | 225 kr. |
| Ticket type | Price |
|---|---|
| Entrance – All days | 250 kr. |
| Entrance – All days – ALEA member | 125 kr. |
| Entry and ticket to Fastaval Junior (Only for Fastaval Junior participants) | 180 kr. |
Children under 13 years are allowed to be at Fastaval with a guardian but there are no activities organized for them. They still need to complete the sign-up to stay at Fastaval.
| Ticket type | Price |
|---|---|
| Entrance – All days | 0 kr. |
| Ticket type | Price |
|---|---|
| Entrance – All days | 125 kr. |
| Young Organizer (under 18) – Entrance – All days | 25 kr. |
| Ticket type | Price |
|---|---|
| Rental of mattresses | 150 kr. |
| Accommodation – One-day | 100 kr. |
| Accommodation – All days | 200 kr. |
| Accommodation – All days – Fastaval organizer | 50 kr. |
You can become a member of Alea (the organisation behind Fastaval) in your sign-up. This gives a 125 DKK discount on a all days ticket.
| Ticket type | Price |
|---|---|
| Alea membership | 75 kr. |
Sign-up
Sign-up will open in January/February. A link to the sign-up will be available on this page and on the front page of the website when it opens.
It is possible to sign up in advance right up until Fastaval starts. However, there is a deadline about 1.5 months before Fastaval, where you can sign up for wear, food and activities. If you sign up after this deadline, you can only sign up for entrance and accommodation.
Free all-day pass
Did you get a free daily-ticket to Fastaval, you can use it on either thursday April 6th, Friday April 7th or Saturday April 8th 2023. Meet up in the entrance by the Information and hand over your ticket. You will then get a daily bracelet that gives free access to Fastaval the whole day. We recommend new participants to tage part in the guidet tour around Fastaval at 10AM, for a good introduction to the place and the activities. Meet our tour-guide by the Information. Rules and conditions for use of ticket:- The ticket can’t be combined with other discounts (eg. the partout ticket)
- The ticket can’t be exchanged for cash
- The ticket will only give you access for one (1) day at Fastaval (will expire after 3 AM the following day)
- You only get to use one (1) free all-day pass per person for this year’s Con
Accommodation
The ticket for Fastaval comes either with or without accomodations. Here you can read about some of the different types of dormitories and other accomodations. I you have any questions about sleeping at Fastaval please contact us at info@fastaval.dk
Be aware that storage of personal belongings in the dormitories is on your own responsibility.
Be aware! The following prices are from Fastaval 2023. Changes may occur.
If you have bought a ticket that includes a standard overnight stay you will get a space in our large dormitory at Hobro Idrætscenter. This dormitory is located 100 meters from Mariagerfjord Gymnasium where the official Fastaval activities take place. You can bring your own mattress or rent a foam mattress when you sign up. There are toilets and bathing facilities in connection with the dormitory.
If you are up to and including 17 year old, you will be able to sleep in the youth dormitory at Mariagerfjord Gymnasium. There are toilets and bathing facilities in connection with the dormitory. You can choose this as an option when you sign up for Fastaval. It is not possible to rent a mattress when sleeping in the youth dormitory. Be aware that there might be limited space in this dormitory.
Fastaval’s organizers have the option of sleeping in a special organizer dorm at Mariagerfjord Gymnasium. There are toilets and bathing facilities in connection with the dormitory. You can choose this as an option when you sign up for Fastaval. It is not possible to rent a mattress when sleeping in the organizer’s dormitory. Be aware that there might be limited space in this dormitory. Organizers with shifts during Fastaval will be prioritized, in case there is a lack of spots.
At Fastaval we want to make space for people who for one reason or another don’t feel comfortable in the large dorm - If you have an emotional or physical need for a more quiet sleeping arrangement.
There will also we arranged a sober-only dormitory, if you wish to sleep in a quiet and non-alcoholic dormitory.
These dormitories are in smaller classrooms at Mariagerfjord Gymnasium. Be aware that there might be limited space in this dormitory.
You share bathing facilities with the organizer & youth dormitory. If you have a need for a one-person bathing facility, contact the Information.
It is not possible to rent a mattress when sleeping in the quiet & sober-only dormitory.
If you would like to contact us about any special need, please write to overnatning@fastaval.dk or note it in your sign-up.
NB. These accommodations are reserved for individuals with special needs as well as people who don’t drink alcohol and wish to sleep around people who don’t drink either.
- Single room, breakfast included – 895 DKK pr. night
- Double room, breakfast included – 1095 DKK pr. night
Food
This is the menu for breakfast and dinner offered at Fastaval. The desired food must be added in your sing-up before a given deadline.
The price for breakfast is 30 kr. and dinner 85 kr.
Be aware! The following prices and menu are from Fastaval 2023. Changes may occur.
Breakfast:
Hearty bread, spreads, boiled eggs, fruits and vegetable as well as cereal with yoghurt, milk or skyr.
Dinner:
Wednesday, 05/04
Pasta Cacio e Pepe with chicken
Vegetarian: Pasta Cacio e Pepe
Accompaniment: Italian inspired salat
Allergens: Gluten, egg, milk, mustard
Thursday, 06/04 - vegetarian day
Chili sin Carne with steamed rice & crème fraîche
Accompaniment: Mexican salat
Allergens: Celery, mustard
Friday, 07/04
Red curry chicken with wholegrains noodles and sweet chili sauce
Vegetarian: Tofu in red thai curry, wholegrains noodles and sweet chili sauce
Accompaniment: Thai salat
Allergens: Sesame, peanut, soy, gluten, mustard, fish
Saturday, 08/04
Lasagne
Vegetarian: Lasagne with spinach
Accompaniment: Italian inspired salat
Allergens: Gluten, egg, milk, celery, mustard
Sunday, 09/04
Meatballs in curry sauce with steamed rice and chutney
Vegetarian: Celeriac in curry with steamed rice & chutney
Accompaniment: This seasons fresh salat
Allergens: Gluten, egg, mustard, milk, celery
Rules
Fastaval has a few, simple rules that we ask you to observe. Infractions against the rules can result in your expulsion from Fastaval.
Fastaval has drawn up some guidelines in a "Code of Care" on how to create a good Fastaval experience for yourself and your fellow participants. Read them here.
Electrical equipment
It is not allowed to plug in electrical equipment, such as kettles, toast machines, etc. at the location, as this may cause power cuts. If this is not respected, the equipment will be confiscated and can be picked up on clean-up Monday after Fastaval.
Mobile and computer chargers are allowed.
Sales
Only vendors approved by Fastaval are allowed to sell food, drink, and merchandise.
You can only pay with card or Mobilepay at Fastavals service- and sales venues.
Accommodation
Fastaval appointed sleeping areas must be used for sleeping.
Fire safety regulations must be obeyed. Use only the marked areas in the sleeping area for sleeping. Luggage and sleeping gear must be placed within the marked areas. The Brandvagt (the fire safety group) will move all gear found outside the marked areas.
The sleeping area can only be used if you’ve bought access to the sleeping area. The “Brandvagt” will be checking if you have the necessary ticket by checking your bracelet at the entrance to the sleeping area at the Sports Center.
Alcoholic beverages
At Mariagerfjord Gymnasium all consumption of alcoholic beverages is forbidden.
You must be 18 years or older to drink alcoholic beverages at Fastaval.
As a rule, Fastaval allows no alcoholic beverages except those sold by Fastaval vendors. This rule is suspended during the Otto party on sunday evening.
Smoking
Smoking will be allowed in “Tågefyrsternes Dal” (The Valley of the Mist Lords) at the Gymnasium all through Fastaval, the same is true for the Main entrance to the Idrætscenter (Sports Center) at the Bar.
At the Oasis smoking is allowed from 10 in the morning until 1 at night. Smoking after 1 is not allowed due to consideration for the neighbors.
Neighbors
Please show appropriate respect for the neighbors to the event at all times, we ask that you show careful consideration while outside.
Animals
Only animals that are certified as Assistance animals can be brought with you to Fastaval.
Miscellaneous
Under Danish law, any consumption of or distribution of illegal substances is strictly prohibited.
The Main Organizers of Fastaval reserves the right to amend the rules during the Convention for the sake of the Convention and the well-being of the participants.
Availability at Fastaval
Since Fastaval is held at Danish locations, Danish law on availability is upheld. That means both the Gymnasium and the Idrætscenter is available for wheelchair users. Handicap toilets and baths are also available.
Do you have questions regarding the locations, please write an email to info@fastaval.dk
Transportation
As a participant in Fastaval, it is your responsibility to get to and from Fastaval, but we have gathered some information about your options to help you get there.
Public transportation:
Hobro Train Station is about 5 km from Mariagerfjord Gymnasium.
Hobro Bus Terminal is about 2 km from Mariagerfjord Gymnasium.
Information on trains and buses to Fastaval can be found via Midttrafik and Nordjyllands Trafikselskab.
The Copenhagen Bus:
Every year dedicated participants arrange a communal bus from Copenhagen to Fastaval. Read more at the Facebook event here.
Photo policy
Here you can read Fastaval's rules for photography and uploading images.- Photos taken in Fastaval common areas can be used by Fastaval on Fastaval's website, Facebook, and Instagram page. If you have anything against a picture that is online, please write to kommunikation@fastaval.dk - we will of course remove it.
- No photos may be taken of ongoing role play without prior approval from all participants.
- Respect participants who do not want their photos taken.
- Make photographers aware that you do not want to have your photos taken.
- Photographs of children may not be taken without prior approval from the parents.
- If you have pictures you would like to share with Fastaval, please send them to kommunikation@fastaval.dk with credit.
Wear
Here, you can view the wear, merchandise, and sizes that are available for Fastaval 2023
Wear for Fastaval can only be purchased in the sign-up and has to be picked up at Fastaval in Hobro. It will not be shipped by Fastaval.
Size charts:
Hoodie - Unisex size:
T-shirt - Women size:
T-shirt - Men & kids size:
