Safe Seehasenfest: New rules for fun and security 2025!

Safe Seehasenfest: New rules for fun and security 2025!

Friedrichshafen, Deutschland - This year's Seehase Festival is not only accompanied by the traditional anticipation, but also by worrying developments in the security situation. At the festival, which attracts around 150,000 visitors annually, those responsible have determined that the number of incidents that go beyond minor limits increases. This is done against the background of alarming news from other cities via knife and amok driver. On this occasion, the city has developed a special police regulation for the first time, which the local council is supposed to withdraw on June 23rd.

The regulation, which was developed in coordination with the Presidium of the Seehase Festival, is based on the regulations that are already used at events such as the spring festival in Stuttgart and the Cannstatter Volksfest . The new measures include that children under the age of 14 are only allowed to go to the festival site until 8 p.m., while young people between the ages of 14 and 18 have to leave the site at midnight. In addition, bringing bottles, cans and jugs is strictly forbidden to control alcohol consumption.

security measures and monitoring

The police have developed a comprehensive security concept to meet the requirements of the festival. These measures are the result of close cooperation between the city administration, the police and other security authorities. Police spokesman Fritz Bezikofer emphasizes that despite recognizable dangers there are no specific threats. Nevertheless, the security situation in Germany and Europe is classified as highly at risk, especially in terms of Islamist terrorism. In order to react appropriately to possible dangers, both visible and invisible security measures are intended.

For the visitors of the festival, a targeted presence of police officers in civilians on the site is ensured. Specially trained officials take care of the protection of minors, especially alcohol consumption in children and adolescents. The water protection police will also be active and monitor the security measures around the fireworks. A protective zone of 250 meters around the fireworks location is set up, whereby bulky buzzers are to be positioned to ensure security.

new regulations and fines

The city has also bought new terrorist barriers that are expected before the festival and are also to be used at other events. These safety precautions take a central place in the overall concept. In the Security framework For major events, such measures are essential in order to make both planning and implementation more secure. This includes structural, technical and organizational measures to ensure the highest level of security for all participants.

In the event of medical emergencies, the medical services at the amusement park at the rear harbor and in the operations center in the area of ​​Karlstrasse/Antonius-Eck are installed. Visitors are asked to report abnormalities to the police immediately and to follow the instructions of the security forces.