Grilling in the Mauerpark allowed again: Cancellation of the ban delights everyone!

Grilling in the Mauerpark allowed again: Cancellation of the ban delights everyone!

In the popular wall park in Berlin there is news: The district office Pankow has lifted the barbecue ban, which has been in force since July 1, 2023 due to extreme dryness and acute fire. This decision was announced on July 16, 2023 after the weather conditions in the capital have improved and the temperatures have decreased. As a result, nothing stands in the way of grilling in the designated areas of the wall park. However, the district office appeals to the visitors to deal responsibly with open fire to protect nature, because drought has caused burning dumpsters in the park not least in the past. For all those who could not do without grilled delicacies during the dry season, the district office had already recommended alternatives, such as the use of picnic areas or bringing cold dishes. The ban on grill was originally planned until September 15, 2023, now grill fans are allowed to start at least until a new decision, the grills Berlin-Live.

But there are clear rules for grill lovers not only in the Mauerpark. In the entire district of Pankow, grilling in green areas is generally only allowed on designated areas. If you do not stick to it, you risk sensitive fines that start from 20 euros and can even be up to 5000 euros in particularly serious cases. The district councilor Anders-Granitzki urges the visitors to respect the ban on grill to minimize the damage to nature. Regulations for the barbecue season are strictly observed in many Berlin parks. Basically, grilling is allowed between June and September, but with time restrictions: from 12 noon to 8 p.m., in July and August even until 9 p.m. https://www.berliner-kurier.de/berlin/hammer-in-ber-amben-grillen-im-park- undraet-zu-kalten-li.2338584).

Despite the latest cancellation of the grill ban in the Mauerpark, the situation remains tense in many other Berlin parks. Grilling is not allowed everywhere, as the view of the current regulation shows, which provides for more bans this year than in the previous year. For example, the large zoo has been banned from grill since 2012, while grilling has been prohibited in all public green areas in Lichtenberg since October 2022. The reasons for this are multi -layered: fire risk, damage to the meadows, garbage and noise pollution are among the most common complaints that persuade the authorities to ensure that grill rules [rbb24.

If you want to grill outdoors, you have to limit yourself to some safe places in the city. For example, grilling has been allowed in the Volkspark Friedrichshain since April, there are 30 grill plots available that can be reserved online. There are also three grill areas on Tempelhofer Feld, which have so far been well received. In order for the grilling pleasure without incident, it is recommended to refrain from grills without feet, to consider the distance to shrubs and to keep fuel such as alcohol and petrol away. And, very important: ashes must be disposed of in the garbage containers intended for this, the garbage must always be taken rbb24.

Whether in the Mauerpark or elsewhere - if you want to enjoy the grill experience in Berlin, you should always find out about the applicable regulations. A little mindfulness not only protects nature, but also ensures a harmonious being outdoors. Whether with fire or cold dishes - leisure activities can always be creative and enjoyable!