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The most important things for your visit
On this page we will inform you about all important key data during the event.
In the meantime, feel free to browse around and learn more about us and the Easter Fetish Meeting.
General rules of behaviour
Dresscode:
Of course there is NO dress code as long as you are not naked! Wear what you feel comfortable in and your genitals are covered.
Also, no bare bottoms on chairs, seats, etc.
Latex, oil, sprays etc. - PLACE A TOWEL UNDERNEATH!
With latex, please always place a towel underneath! This applies to all seats, chairs, bar stools, etc.
Also make sure not to spread sweat everywhere.
To reduce the risk of slipping and not to make it unnecessarily difficult for the cleaning staff, please refrain from using sprays and rather use care products directly on cloths, etc.
Wear shoes, slippers or similar! Please do not walk around the hotel wearing latex socks or similar.
Smoking:
Smoking is prohibited throughout the whole house, please use the outdoor area and dispose of your cigarettes in the ashtrays provided.
Photograph:
Photography in crowds is prohibited.
Photo shoots are also prohibited in the pool, corridor and playroom areas, except at specifically advertised times. Please check in advance when and where you can/are allowed to take photos.
As a general rule, there must be no people in the background, even if they are not recognisable.
For professional / commercial photos: The hotel’s house rules apply and all activities must be agreed with the hotel in advance.
The EFM App for Android & iOS
Brand new this year, there is a dedicated EFM app for Android and iOS.
- Registration for the workshops
- Voting for the fashion show (best outfit)
- current programme & changes if necessary
Hotel, accommodation, travel, parking etc.
EFM2023 will again take place at Hotel Bredeney in Essen, Germany.
Hotel Bredeney
Betriebsgesellschaft mbH
Theodor-Althoff-Straße 5
45133 Essen
Parking & Unloading:
There are 200 parking spaces available at the hotel.
A parking ticket can be purchased at the reception for 6€ per parking space per night.
Unloading directly in front of the entrance is NOT allowed!
Luggage trolleys can be used.
Public transport:
- Bus “Sommerburgerstr.” directly in front of the entrance
Lines: 142, 169, NE13 - Tram/U-Bahn “Margarethenhöhe”
Line: U17
Approx. 1,2km to hotel - Tram/U-Bahn
“West/South Gruga”
Line: U11
Approx. 1.4km to hotel
Alternative hotels:
All rooms are already fully booked! We have a waiting list for possible cancellations: Register on the waiting list
However, it is very unlikely to get a room. It is therefore better to find an alternative:
- Hotel Waldhaus Langenbrahm ca. 2,2 km
- Minitrops Concierge Hotel Messe Essen ca. 2,2 km
- Minitrops Stadthotel Margarethenhöhe ca. 2,1 km
Motorhome, caravan & camper:
The hotel car park is NOT a camping site. Staying overnight in a camper, van, motorhome etc. is expressly not permitted!
The following camper/camping sites are in the area:
Hotel details
Breakfast, Restaurant & Catering
- Breakfast (for hotel guests): from 8am – 11am in the Rhapsody restaurant.
- Lunch: no lunch will be offered in the restaurants.
- Afternoon snacks: from 1pm to 4pm there will be a mobile bar offering snacks.
- Dinner: there will be no regular restaurants Friday – Sunday. Instead, several food trucks will be set up from 5pm with a variety of dishes, including vegan. The food can then be eaten on the premises of the restaurants. There will be no waiter present. You will need tokens, which can be purchased at the reception. It is not possible to return surplus tokens!
- The bar will be open from 11 a.m. until after midnight
On Wednesday/Thursday and Monday the restaurants will be open as usual, there will again be a separate menu for the event from the hotel.
Payment
- Generally, it is requested that you leave a credit card at check-in. This is the only way to get a “room charge” in the restaurant on Wednesday, Thursday and Monday. Otherwise, cash is welcome.
- When checking out of the hotel, you can choose the means of payment (credit card, cash, EC card).
- Please note that you can only pay cash at the bars and the mobile snack bar, and you will need tokens for the food trucks in the evening. These are available at reception and cannot be returned.
For external guests / day guests:
If you stay in another hotel, on a camping site, live in the vicinity, etc., you can still attend the event.
you can still attend the event.
It does NOT require registration.
Day tickets:
To visit the SPA area in the hotel as a day guest, you will receive a day ticket for 20 € per person at the hotel reception in the foyer.
You can stay all day!
This also gives you access to the pool and fitness area.
Changing rooms, locker etc.
There is a changing room and lockers in the pool area. However, these can only be used during opening hours.
You can’t get to the locker after 9.30pm!
Take photos and have them taken
Photo times:
There are special photo times for the areas: playroom, pool/fitness/sauna, and hallway.
Photography and photo shoots are only permitted at these times. When else, please keep the camera off!
Photos allowed POOL / SPA:
Friday: 4pm – 6pm
Saturday: 9-11am & 4-6pm
Sunday: 9-11am & 4-6pm
Photos allowed Play-area:
Friday: 11pm-12am
Saturday:11:30am – 1:30pm & 4pm – 5:30pm
Sunday: 12:30pm- 1:30pm 5pm – 6:30pm
Photo service:
Once again this year, many photographers will be offering their services. Get professionally photographed and get great memories of your EFM2023.
Program
From Friday till Monday, we have again put together a programme for you. You can find the entire schedule here:
Catwalk - Saturday Evening
For participants:
Saturday night at 9:30pm we’re hosting our legendary fashion show again, and you’re welcome to join us!
Click here to register
(maximum 30 participants, registration until 06.04.2023 23:59 at the latest!)
Beforehand at 4pm, there will be a
training and catwalk briefing for all participants.
Here you can find all information
For visitors:
Bring a towel!
Please do not sit on the chairs with bare bottom or latex!
Install APP & bring your mobile phone!
For the voting of the best outfit you need our EFM-App!
Information for pictures:
Photos will be taken of the fashion show and photography is permitted. It must therefore be expected that both participants and spectators will be seen in photos!
Workshops
Saturday & Sunday there is a lot to learn again. We have a wide range of workshops.
For some of them you need to register in advance. Some registrations are done by the workshop leaders themselves, others we organise via our app.
Important! Some registrations will only work via our EFM App from Friday 7 April 2023.
All information about the workshops, when & where they take place and how you can register:
Shows & Acts
Let yourself be enchanted by great, hot, captivating, creative shows & acts on Saturday and Sunday.
Exhibition and fair
You can shop to your heart’s content on Saturday & Sunday from 11 am – 6 pm at our exhibition / fair on the 1st floor.
For the first time this year, there will also be a small vernissage, spread throughout the hotel, where you can admire great works by various artists and photographers.
Play Area
The playroom on the first floor (room E+F) invites you for great sessions from Friday to Sunday.
By using the room and the furniture in it, you agree to the rules.
Opening hours:
Friday: 6pm -12am
Saturday: 9am-12am
Sunday: 9am-12am
More Questions?
Have a look at our FAQ (frequently asked questions)
Contact
If you still have questions, concerns or wishes you can contact us here:
*Please note that we are a volunteer team, we do everything in our spare time and we also enjoy the event. So please don’t be angry with us if it takes longer.
Our sponsors:
The Easter Fetish Meeting would not take place without the active support of our sponsors and partners.
We say a huge thank you!
