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
Children under the age of 15 are welcome at Fastaval, accompanied by an adult, but there are no programmed activities for them. Children still need to fill out the sign-up to attend Fastaval. If they are attending Fastaval Junior, other days can be added when registering for Junior.| Ticket type | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (18+) | Entrance - Day ticket (Purchased via sign-up) | 140 kr. |
| Entrance - Day ticket (Purchased at the door) | 150 kr. | |
| Entrance - All days | 400 kr. | |
| Entrance - All days - Member of ALEA | 275 kr. | |
| Young (15-17 years) | Entrance - All days | 275 kr. |
| Entrance - All days - Member of ALEA | 150 kr. | |
| Child (0-14 years) | Entrance - All days | 0 kr. |
| Fastaval Junior ticket (Only for Fastaval Junior participants, 6-14 years old) | 180 kr. | |
| Fastaval organizer | Entrance - All days | 150 kr. |
| Young organizer (under 18) - Entrance - All days | 25 kr. | |
| Accommodation | Rental of mattresses | 150 kr. |
| Accommodation - Single (Adult & Young) | 100 kr. | |
| Accommodation - Single (Child) | 50 kr. | |
| Accommodation - All days (Adult & Young) | 200 kr. | |
| Accommodation - All days (Child) | 100 kr. | |
| Accommodation - All days (Organizer) | 50 kr. | |
| Alea membership | 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.
Accommodation
Mattress rental
If you are staying at Hobro Idrætscenter (Regular dormitory or family dormitory) it is possible to rent a foam mattress to sleep on. It is not possible to rent a mattress if you are staying at Mariager Fjord Gymnasium (Youth and organizer dorms, classrooms)
Bathing facilities
At both Hobro Idrætscenter and Mariager Fjord Gymnasium, there are gender-segregated changing rooms attached to the dormitories. At Hobro Idrætscenter, there will also be a gender-neutral changing room and private shower rooms that you can use.
Dormitories
At Fastaval there are a number of different accommodation options that can be added to your sign-up. In addition to specific rules for some of the dorms, in general:
- Be well-behaved and quiet in the dormitory - even when the lights are on
- The lights in the dorms are switched off, but come on between 13:00 and 16:00.
- Alarms may only be set on half hours (08:30, 12:30 etc.) and preferably not between 20:30 and 06:30. Do not snooze or set multiple alarms.
Regular dormitory
The large dormitory at Hobro Idrætscenter is the regular solution that most of our participants use. The dormitory is located 100 meters from Mariagerfjord Gymnasium, where Fastaval's activities take place. At the sports center you will also find Fastaval's bar area, which is located at a good distance from the dormitory.
Participants aged 15-17 have the option to stay overnight in the youth dormitory at Mariagerfjord Gymnasium. Please note that there may be a limited number of places available.
Fastaval organizers have the opportunity to sleep in the organizer dormitory at Mariagerfjord Gymnasium. Please note that there may be a limited number of places. Organizers with regular shifts during Fastaval are prioritized if there is a shortage of places.
New in 2024, families with children can stay overnight in a new family dormitory at Hobro sports center. This is not a children's dormitory, so at least one adult is expected to stay overnight with the children they are responsible for. It is left to parents/guardians to decide if their children are old enough to sleep in a dormitory where there is an expectation of being quiet and calm and where it will be relatively dark most of the time.
Participants under 15 can only stay overnight at Fastaval if they sleep with their guardian in the family dormitory.
If you need to spend the night in a quieter environment with fewer people than in a dormitory, you can stay in a classroom at Mariager Fjord Gymnasium. Each classroom accommodates up to 10 sleeping participants.
Important: Classrooms are reserved for people with special sleeping needs and there are a limited number of spaces. Classrooms are sober sleeping rooms.
If you would like to get in touch with us about special needs, please contact the accommodation manager by email paul@fastaval.dk or note it in your sign-up.
If you want to sleep at Fastaval but have sleeping needs that are not met by the above options, please contact the above email as soon as possible. We can't promise we can help, but we'd love to try.
Deal with Hotel Amerika
- Single room, breakfast included – 895 DKK pr. night
- Double room, breakfast included – 1095 DKK pr. night
Use the code "FASTAVAL-9500". This must be entered under the company code when booking.
NB! This is the only way to utilise the discount. You must book and pay online via Hotel America's own website. When booking through other means such as booking.com, smalldanishhotels.dk etc. the discount cannot be used.
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 Fasta-bus:
This year, Fastaval is organising a joint bus trip from Copenhagen to Fastaval in Hobro. It will be possible to add a ticket for the Fastaval bus in your sign-up.
Free all-day pass
Did you get a free daily-ticket to Fastaval, you can use it on either thursday Marts 28th, Friday Marts 29th or Saturday Marts 30th 2024. 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
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:
