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About Open R Festival

The Open R Festival is held at the Almased Arena in Uelzen, a bright outdoor venue known for its versatile seating arrangements, including Sitztribünen (seating tribunes), standing areas, Front of Stage options, and a VIP Lounge. While the festival paused in 2026 with plans to return in 2027, the venue remains a trusted site for large-scale events in northern Germany.

Located at Albrecht-Thaer-Platz, 29525 Uelzen, the arena welcomes attendees from nearby cities and travelers alike. We’ve gathered practical details to help you navigate tickets, parking, transit, and nearby stays and dining.

Arriving by car or rail? Park in one of multiple lots (P1 Albrecht-Thaer-Straße, P2 Schützenplatz 1, P3 Veerßen) with a modest parking fee, and plan on a short stroll to the festival grounds. For motorhomes, a dedicated area is available at €10. The train is a convenient option: Uelzen Hauptbahnhof, also known as Hundertwasserbahnhof, is roughly a 5-minute walk from the arena. The Metronom line connects Uelzen to Hamburg, Bremen, Hannover, and Lüneburg, making a day trip feasible for many fans.

When it’s time to book your stay, nearby options include CityHotel Stadt Hamburg Uelzen (Lüneburger Str. 4) and Hotel Johnsburg (Johnsburg 1). These properties are part of a network that’s popular with visitors, offering reliable service and comfortable stays. Local partners and affiliates can help secure hotel and dining arrangements, ensuring a smooth visit. If you’re planning meals or a pre-show bite, there are several solid choices in the area—your Gold Coast Tickets representative can point you toward affiliate partners for convenient dining options.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location and venue: Almased Arena, Albrecht-Thaer-Platz, 29525 Uelzen (Open R Festival site).
  • Capacity: approximately 32,000 visitors per year.
  • Venue type and seating: outdoor arena with seating tribunes (Sitztribünen), standing areas, Front of Stage options and a VIP Lounge.
  • Parking and directions: multiple lots (P1 Albrecht-Thaer-Straße, P2 Schützenplatz 1, P3 Veerßen); PKW parking about €5; Wohnmobile area (€10); train access from Uelzen Bahnhof about a 5-minute walk to the festival ground.
  • Transit: Uelzen Hauptbahnhof (Hundertwasserbahnhof) is about a 5-minute walk from the arena; Metronom rail service connects to major cities like Hamburg, Bremen, Hannover, and Lüneburg.
  • Nearby hotels: CityHotel Stadt Hamburg Uelzen (Lüneburger Str. 4); Hotel Johnsburg (Johnsburg 1); Hanse City Uelzen network hotels are commonly used by visitors.
  • Notable events: since 2008 the festival has hosted acts like Die Ärzte (2008) and Elton John (2016); Elton John’s Uelzen performance is documented; Elton John is cited as a high-profile example of headliners.
  • Status: Open R Festival paused in 2026 with plans to return in 2027 at the same Almased Arena venue.