For me the price of accommodation is pretty prohibitive. It's one of the most expensive times of the year and Germany is also one of the most expensive countries in Europe. I've looked at it once but the hotels were too expensive for me (I think it was in Hamburg then).
But it's ok, I can watch it online. I don't like travelling during this busy period anyway.
It's an option for those on a tight budget aka "beggars can't be choosers". Hotels are a lot cheaper if you book a (fully) refundable stay months in advance instead of waiting until you have a ticket.
True but I'm in Spain. Last time I looked a hotel or guesthouse was around 200€ a night which is really a lot for me. Of course this is a time when lots of people travel.
But I didn't mean to complain, just to say it's not only the ticket availability that's a factor.
And this is not something the organisation can help of course. It's a German event so of course it's in Germany. And the tickets themselves are well priced.
And like I said, I really appreciate them making everything available online.
I do tend to go to the Dutch hacker camps that are being held once every 4 years.
But it's ok, I can watch it online. I don't like travelling during this busy period anyway.