Although I missed Tief im Wald’s Heritage show last September, I used to be thrilled to return for the ‘Deep In The Forest’ most important event earlier this month – its tenth anniversary no less.
As I discussed in my 2023 coverage, the concept for this gathering originated from a friendly BBQ with the Custom Junkys automotive club in 2014. A decade later, Tief im Wald is prospering and more vibrant than ever. This 12 months, Deep In The Forest attracted over 500 cars and around 5,000 visitors to a brand new venue.
Germany is currently within the midst of a bark beetle crisis that’s causing significant deforestation. For Tief im Wald, a location change from the old woodland shooting range was essential to assist control the outbreak.
To preserve the essence of the event, the organizers relocated to Biathlon Stadium in Oberhof. This facility, normally used for winter snow sports, is nestled in a town of just 1,700 residents and sits about 800 meters above sea level. While it’s less ‘within the woods’ than past locations, it’s still surrounded by forest.
The stadium’s grandstands offered an ideal vantage point to watch the cars and the gang.
What sets Deep In The Forest aside from other events is its unique timing: it starts at 5:00pm, continuing deep into the night with an afterparty kicking off at 11. Despite the more open, urban setting this 12 months, the event was transformed into a comfy, vibrant atmosphere with sparkling lights, neon signs, and a various range of food trucks and vendors. It looks like a totally different event when the sun sets and the lights come on.
The great vibes were amplified by DJs playing Tief im Wald Radio, a combination of live sets and pre-recorded commentary.
One in every of the standout features of this event is the absence of awards. It’s all about having fun with cars and the community.
Although a date for Tief im Wald’s 2024 Heritage event has yet to be announced, Japan-themed decor was a highlight at Deep In The Forest. It perfectly set off several Japanese vehicles in attendance, including a slammed Mazda RX-8, a street-style Nissan S15, and a really cool FD3S Mazda RX-7.
This Liberty Walk-kitted Ferrari 512TS stole the show for me though.
Ten years is a major milestone for any event. But I’m confident there’ll be many more anniversaries to return for Tief im Wald.
Collin Tiemens
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