Security forces from Austria take on Pentecost in Lignano!

Security forces from Austria take on Pentecost in Lignano!

In the popular holiday region Lignano Sabbiadoro, you prepare for the upcoming Pentecost weekend. On this long weekend, which will take place from June 5 to 9, 2025, a rush is expected from around 80,000 guests, including around 20,000 from Austria. Two police officers from Austria will be sent on this occasion to support the Italian police in maintaining law and order. This support is made at the request of the Italian authorities, which in previous years were confronted with excessive alcohol excesses and fights, in which 90,000 guests from Austria and Germany caused problems last year.

The motto of the upcoming weekend is "Tutto Gas!", Which reflects the anticipation of the young vacationers. In order to prevent riots, the mayor of Lignano, Laura Giorgi, decided to take measures that limit the sales period for alcohol in bottles and cans. The opening times of the restaurants are also regulated: these may be open until 2:00 a.m., while shops have to close by 1:00 a.m. In addition, a bathing ban on the beach from 8:00 p.m.

regulations for increasing efficiency

In addition to the changed opening times, music times were also regulated that are allowed until midnight, except for special concerts and DJ sets. To ensure that the measures have a positive result, a ban on bivouacies in the entire area was imposed, while health services are increased. The local authorities receive support from German -speaking police officers from South Tyrol as well as dog units from Trento and Austrian officials.

These concerted efforts aim to improve the quality of life and promote sustainable tourism in the region. The increase in tourism has positive and negative effects worldwide, as can currently be observed in Lignano. Tourism is a central economic factor, but overflowing destinations suffer from the consequences for the population and the environment, especially in Italy, where, among other things, excessive development and pollution are perceived as serious problems.

In a larger context, the global trend of mass tourism shows, the negative effects of which are increasingly leading to protests in many popular holiday locations. The increase in travel not only contributes to the burden on the environment, but also contradicts the efforts to promote more sustainable tourism. Various regulations are therefore introduced in cities such as Venice and Barcelona to reduce the pressure on the infrastructure. In Germany too, crowded destinations are often critically affected during the high season.

With the combination of preventive measures and international support, Lignano hopes to design this Pentecost weekend safely and attractive for its visitors and thus contribute to a better tourist offer.