Fireworks bans on New Year's Eve: Where are you off and where not?

In the region around Tübingen, Reutlingen, Mössingen and Rottenburg, various rules for burning fireworks apply at the turn of the year. More and more cities are enacting bans for fireworks in inner cities to minimize fire threats, such as swp reported .

In Tübingen, a strict ban on fireworks in the old town on New Year's Eve applies. This ban has existed since 2010 after a fire at the market square was caused by fireworks. The restricted zone includes, among other things, the Beltlestrasse, Schlossbergstaffel, Schänzle, Allenbrücke and Derendinger Allee in the west as well as other central streets in the north and east of the city. On December 31, the police and law enforcement officers will be increasingly checked because violations with fines of up to 50,000 euros can be punished. In addition, there are nationwide regulations that prohibit the burning of fireworks near half -timbered houses, churches, hospitals and old people's homes.

rules in Reutlingen

Due to the cultural value of important buildings,

Reutlingen has also issued a ban on fireworks in the old town. This was decided after a fire on New Year's Day 2023. The affected streets in Reutlingen include Eberhardstraße, Karlstrasse and Burgplatz.

Mössingen and Rottenburg have no specific ban on fireworks in their inner cities, but the nationwide regulation has been in effect since 2009, which restricts burning near sensitive places such as churches and old people's homes. This regulation means that fireworks are significantly limited in historical city centers, but outside of these areas it is allowed.

violation of injury from fireworks

The use of fireworks harbors significant injury risks, including burns, cuts and damage to the eyes and hearing capacity. Improper handling, technical defects or misfires increase the risk, especially for children and uninvolved people. It is advised to adhere to a sufficient safety distance to rockets and firecrackers.

A strict ban on fireworks applies to the old town of Tübingen on December 31, 2024 and January 1, 2025. This includes all category 2 fireworks and serves to protect the historical city center. Information about the ban is available in a folding sheet of the city administration, which is designed at various points in the old town, as of the city of Tübingen reported .