As of: March 28, 2024, 3:45 p.m
By: Marco Blanco Ucles
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For many, the Easter fire is a traditional gathering. However, you can face high fines if you do it in your own garden.
In some places on Holy Saturday after dusk, in some places on Easter Sunday before sunrise: the Easter fire, of which there are some well-known in Germany and Austria, is an integral part of the Easter weekend for many Christians. Anyone who comes up with the idea of simply wanting to light the fire in the garden this year needs to be careful. Because that could cost him dearly and there could be fines.
Municipalities handle burning private Easter fires differently
An Easter fire is beautiful to see – there is no doubt about that. However, if you light it in your own garden, you face high fines. © Andreas Franke/IMAGO
The burning of private Easter bonfires is usually associated with strict requirements. Basically, you should have your Easter fire approved by the city or municipality, explains
ERGO
. Every municipality or district handles this differently. Due to numerous uncontrolled fires in recent years, the regulations for Easter fires have been tightened. If you light an Easter fire without registering it beforehand, you risk a fine of up to 5,000 euros.
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Deutsche Rechtsschutzversicherung AG
explains the correct procedure for people planning a private Easter fire
: “Open fires in the garden are generally only permitted with permission from the responsible public order office. This is usually only issued after a viewing appointment. A person employed by the public order office checks whether the necessary security is provided and whether sufficient distance is maintained from neighboring properties, public places and paths.”
Open fires near forests: There is a risk of a fine of up to 50,000 euros
Things can get really expensive if you come up with the not-so-sensible idea of burning an open fire directly on the ground. These are generally prohibited near forests and on public property. Violations of this can result in a fine of up to 50,000 euros in some federal states.
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By the way: You don't need an exception for a closed fire in a fireplace, grill or fire bowl. However, it is crucial that the fire bowl has a diameter of no more than one meter. Another important point is animal welfare. The BUND Nature Conservation appeals to people to rearrange the wood before lighting it in order to find animals that have sought shelter there, such as hedgehogs.