New Year's Eve 2024: Where firecrackers are allowed and where not!

New Year's Eve 2024: Where firecrackers are allowed and where not!

A strict ban on fireworks runs through Schleswig-Holstein, especially in the district of North Friesland, where special rules apply to the turn of the year. The sale of firecrackers is allowed from December 28th to 31st, but the use near churches, hospitals and other sensitive places is strictly prohibited. This emerges from the first ordinance of the Sprensing Act, which is intended to ensure that fireworks are used in a realizable framework. In particular in the North Frisian communities, there are some restrictions: Fireworks are completely prohibited on the islands of Sylt and Amrum as well as in St. Peter-Ording. It can only be burned on Föhr on beaches and dikes, but with a safety distance of 200 meters to buildings, while Wyk on Föhr is an absolute ban on burning, such as Nordfriesland.de If someone violates these bans, juicy fines of up to 50,000 euros!

survey shows changed attitude to fireworks

The attitude of the population to New Year's Eve fireworks has changed drastically. A survey by NDR shows that almost two thirds of the participants want to do without fireworks, with 62 percent, which even pronounced for a complete ban. This is primarily due to noise pollution and concern for climate protection and security. 87 percent of those surveyed find existing ban zones in cities and municipalities useful. When asked about personal fireworks, many stated that they would also do without burning if centrally organized fireworks or drone shows were offered, such as