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There was also a nice small stage which hosted smaller bands and shows after the last act finished in the Arena.

Sean Brennan looks amazing; however the set seems plagued by sound problems.

Gothic, new wave, electro, EBM, industrial and medieval bands are featured on 2 stages.

Is it time to go back yet? The festival is one of the biggest Goth festivals in Europe with over 25000 people attending over the weekend.

I was a bit sceptical about how I would find the event, as I am not goth, but it is definitely a friendly place where everyone is welcomed.

As always, I will say avoid the other normal toilets — they are not worth your time.

But with bands like The Prodigy, Ministry, Front 242 and 69 Eyes — it was a pretty stellar line-up harking back to bands that have made, and continue to make an impact in the alternative scene.

It would be great if they bring back the workshop next year! From beautiful and elaborate head pieces, to amazing full lace gowns and the most intricate of make up looks.

, , , , Tanzwut, Rotersand, In Strict Confidence, Lord of the Lost, Nachtmahr, Dope Stars Inc.

We had a mother and daughter, someone who made their own clothes, another who read extracts from stories that she wrote and others speaking about what the alternative scene means to them and how important it is to be yourself.

2016: Within Temptation, The Sisters of Mercy, In Extremo, VNV Nation, Lacrimosa, Eisbrecher, Apocalyptica, The Lord of The Lost Ensemble, Faun, Diary of Dreams, OOMPH! The Arena itself consisted of two main stages, alongside a goth market, and more food and drink stalls.

Besides watching concerts you can also visit parties, markets, artist signing events, gothic fashion shows, readings by David Grashoff, Markus Heitz and Christian von Aster.