General Information
General Information
Update June 13, 2025: The caravan/campsite has been relocated and is now called "Mur Island Caravan/Camping." See also Area 53 map and watch this video!
Camping / Caravan Mur Island
Your Own Piece of Festival Ground: Enjoy your festival experience on a 25 square meter pitch. The price is per pitch (not per person) for the duration of the festival. Please purchase one Caravan Ticket per vehicle. If you'd like multiple pitches next to each other, simply let us know on-site.
Caravan Deluxe (2025 SOLD OUT)
Premium camping in a prime location: Camp directly next to the newly built lodge (2024), food trucks, and clean indoor toilets and showers.
Caravan Bavarian Village (2025 SOLD OUT)
Exclusive "Bavarian Village": 15 designated plots, located directly in front of the shelter, are waiting for you! Highlight 2025: For the first time in the history of the Area 53 campsite, a mayor will be elected to "govern" the Bavarian Village for the duration of the festival.
Shelter & 'Area Spa'
Pure comfort: The refuge, newly renovated in 2024, offers all ticket holders brand-new indoor showers, WCs, and a spacious 400m² mattress dormitory. Festival ticket holders who don't feel like setting up a tent can spread out their sleeping bag in the refuge and spend the night under the roof there. Complimentary snoring symphony!
Camping
The campsite opens its gates as early as 10 AM on Wednesday.
Food and drink
You'll find several options for breakfast, snacks, hot meals, daily specials, and cold drinks on the festival grounds and at the campsite entrance.
ATM / Cash
Please note that cashless payment is not possible on the Area 53 grounds. An ATM is available next to the Napalm Records merchandise booth.
Arrival
Take the Leoben West highway exit and immediately after, at the roundabout, turn towards Schladnitz. The address for your GPS is: VAZ Schladnitz, Schladnitzstrasse 53, 8700 Leoben. To start Google Maps, click on the map.
Map
Utilization of the Mur River
Utilization of the Mur River
The use of the Mur river and its bank areas is not part of the campsite's commercial offerings. Please note that the use of this public body of water is at your own risk and responsibility. The Mur is officially classified as water quality class 2, which means it has good water quality.
Area 53 Jesus' Pilgrimage to Jazz Gitti
Area 53 Jesus' Pilgrimage to Jazz Gitti
Our annual pilgrimage kicks off on Saturday at 10 AM from the Area 53 Jesus Chapel, heading to the festival grounds. The chapel is located right next to the Schutzhaus, where Austropop legend Jazz Gitti will once again be providing the best early-morning entertainment. The procession will be led by none other than the incarnate Area 53 Jesus, also known as Flo's Metalworld.
Caravan / Camping Rules
Caravan / Camping Rules
To ensure everyone has a relaxed festival experience, please keep the following points in mind!
- Cleanliness is important: Please keep your pitch clean. The campsite is your home for the duration of the festival.
- Waste Disposal: Use the designated waste bins. If you need additional trash bags, you can get them at the "Sauf & Fresshittn" (Food & Drink Shack).
- Tent Pitches: Tents and similar equipment may only be set up in the designated areas.
- Generator Operation: Generators may be operated between 8:00 AM and 12:00 AM (midnight).
- Keep Paths Clear: Access roads, emergency routes, and common "desire paths" must remain freely accessible at all times throughout the festival.
- Fire and Grilling: Open fires, campfires, and grilling directly on the grass are prohibited. Grilling with suitable grilling equipment is, of course, allowed.
- Quiet Hours: After 12:00 AM (midnight), music is permitted at room volume.
- Sale of Food and Drinks: The serving of food and drinks on the caravan/campsite is reserved for the organizer. Reselling food and drinks to other visitors is not permitted.
- Prohibited Substances and Items: Drugs, weapons, and anything that does not comply with Austrian law are strictly forbidden.
- Allowed is what's fun (and legal): Aside from the prohibitions mentioned, "almost everything" that is legally fun is allowed!
- First Aid: In case of medical emergencies, you'll find first aid on the festival grounds and at all check-ins.
- Shower Facilities: Showers are available 24/7 at the "Area Spa" (Schutzhaus).
- Instructions from the Crew: Please respect and follow the instructions of our Area Crew and Security personnel. Failure to comply may lead to expulsion from the festival – which we all want to avoid!
- HORNBACH "Area 53 Corner": If something breaks or you've forgotten something, don't panic: HORNBACH has set up its own "Area 53 Corner."
- Together for an Awesome Festival: As organizers and fans, we know how exuberant things can get late at night. However, we also have to comply with official regulations so that we can all enjoy a relaxed Area 53 Festival together with you.
Special Requirements
Special Requirements
We want the AREA53 Festival to be an experience for everyone – loud, wild, and inclusive. That is why we are committed to keeping barriers as low as possible and to creating an atmosphere everyone feels welcome.
Festival Site and Accessibility
The festival grounds are level and the asphalt surface is suitable for wheelchairs. Please note, however, that this is an outdoor location. In bad weather, the grassy areas surrounding the site – especially the campsite – can become muddy.
Wheelchair Area in Front of the Stage
A designated wheelchair area with a clear view of the stage will be provided.
Companions
Effective June 19, 2025, we have implemented the following changes: Individuals whose disability pass indicates "accompanying person required" may bring one accompanying person who does not need an additional ticket. The disability pass with the aforementioned endorsement must be presented on-site.
Parking
If you need parking close to the venue, please speak to the on-site crew. They will direct you to a parking space in the immediate vicinity of the festival grounds.
Accessible Toilets and Sanitary Facilities
There is one accessible toilet on the festival grounds, as well as accessible toilets and showers in the newly built shelter and bathhouse, the Area Spa. These facilities are signposted.
