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✈️How to get to Hells Pells
Planning your trip to Hells Pells? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: Luxembourg-Findel International Airport (LUX), about 33 km from the venue.
- Allow about 46 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Luxembourg or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
- By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
🛏️Where to stay near Hells Pells
Accommodation near the Hells Pells site fills up fast. Compare hotels, apartments and rentals nearby and book early to stay as close to the stage as possible.
Also consider staying around Luxembourg, the nearest large city, if the closest options to the site are sold out.
Estimated travel time to the site
| Distance | 🚗 Car / taxi | 🚴 Bike | 🚶 On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1 km | ~3 min | ~4 min | ~12 min |
| ~3 km | ~7 min | ~12 min | ~36 min |
| ~5 km | ~11 min | ~20 min | ~1 h |
| ~10 km | ~22 min | ~40 min | ~2 h |
Public transport: depends on the network around Luxembourg.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🌤️Hells Pells 2026 weather
Weather in Schanzenhütte in August 2026?
Typical weather
Chance of rain: about 33% of days
| 2025 | Light drizzle | 19° / 10° | no rainy days |
| 2024 | Dense drizzle | 25° / 15° | 1 rainy day |
| 2023 | Dense drizzle | 28° / 18° | 1 rainy day |
Based on the last 3 years over the same period.
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🗺️Things to do near Hells Pells
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around Hells Pells. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Luxembourg and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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📋About
Hells Pells 2026: Celebration of Traditional Heavy Metal
On August 21 and 22, 2026, Hells Pells takes over Schanzenhütte for a weekend dedicated to classic heavy metal and power metal. This German festival brings together legends and rising bands from the European metal scene. Headliners Atlantean Kodex, Blaze Bayley, and Traitor embody the authentic spirit of traditional metal with their powerful riffs and epic choruses.
The lineup also explores the territories of speed metal and thrash metal with Space Chaser, Venator, and Witchburner. These bands bring raw energy and execution speed that will thrill aggressive metal fans. The intimate atmosphere of Schanzenhütte intensifies the performances and fosters exchanges between musicians and audience.
The line-up also incorporates hard rock influences with Scarlet Anger and Tailgunner, creating a perfect balance between catchy melodies and sonic power. Against Evil completes this eclectic lineup that celebrates all facets of traditional European metal.
Set in an exceptional natural setting, Hells Pells offers a unique experience for authentic metal enthusiasts. This German festival perpetuates the legacy of 80s heavy metal while highlighting the vitality of the contemporary metal scene. The natural acoustics of the site and the proximity to the artists make Hells Pells an essential gathering for all defenders of true metal.
