So all along, we’ve know that this year we were going to Wacken, and spending more time in Poland. But how we would spend our time in between these two locations was still up in the air.
Last year, we went (far too briefly) to Slovenia, then spent a week in Italy. We were thinking of spending time this year in Norway and Sweden, but in the end we’ve decided to go to Switzerland instead.
Why Switzerland, you may ask? Well, not for Toblerone, mountains, cheese, clocks or Swiss bank accounts – but for art and black metal. From Hamburg, we’re going to fly to Zurich, then take the train to Gruyères to visit the HR Giger Museum. We have four nights all up and will divide our time between these two places, although exactly how we have not yet decided.
If possible, I’m also going to try and get my hands on a death mask made by Tom Gabriel Warrior, of Hellhammer, Celtic Frost and Triptykon fame. These masks are gorgeous works of slightly unsettling art and while I’m not sure I’d trust delivery to the regular postal system, in-person pick up is apparently sometimes possible. Fingers crossed.
Tags: giger museum, hr giger, switzerland
Wow. A good one. Is it becoming an annual tradition?
Dave keeps saying “we probably can’t afford to go again next year”. But I have guaranteed him that at *some* point, I will see him singing drunkenly, linked arm in arm with one of our friends or relatives, promising on his life to be back next year. It’s bound to happen.
Hey, me and my mate are going to wacken this year. Never been before so some of whats here has been really helpfull especially the camping stuff.
Not sure how where getting to the festival yet but we will be making our way from Denmark on the 29th.
heres my email, would be great to catch up with some aussies in there!!
Mick
hey Mick, Dave has dropped you a line…