Denise is not allowed to grill at Schliersee: birthday under new rules!

Denise is not allowed to grill at Schliersee: birthday under new rules!

Celebrating in nature has its own special charm, but not every celebration in public is allowed. 17-year-old Denise Gerber also had to abandon her plan to celebrate her 18th birthday at the outdoor swimming area on the west bank of the Schliersee. The beautiful site, surrounded by mountains and trees, offers barbecue facilities, but a sign clearly states that barbecues and open fires are prohibited without a permit. This is a regulation that the municipality follows strictly, as [merkur.de](https://www.merkur.de/lokales/region-miesbach/schliersee-ort29415/nein-denise-17-darf-nicht-ans-schlierseer-seeufer-einladen-grillen-ja- Feiern-93782230.html) reports.

That's why Denise, along with her father Fred, contacted the municipality to apply for a special permit for their barbecue. Unfortunately, this application was unsuccessful. Mayor Franz Schnitzenbaumer explained that the community has had bad experiences with such celebrations in the past. Garbage and broken glass bottles were often left behind, which is both dangerous and unpleasant for other guests. The municipality does not feel obliged to provide public places for private celebrations, which means Denise now has to look for alternatives to celebrate her birthday.

Regulations for barbecue areas

If you want to grill outdoors in Bavaria, you should keep yourself informed about the local regulations. Barbecuing is generally prohibited in many public parks, although there are often specially designated barbecue areas equipped with tables, benches and fire pits. Lawyer Markus Hannen recommends checking with the relevant authorities about such places, as grilling is often permitted there as long as safety is guaranteed and there are no nuisances caused by smoke or smells, for example. Further information can be found at roland-rechtsschutz.de.

For communities, this means that they are obliged to comply with legal requirements when setting up and operating barbecue areas. The Federal Immission Control Act sets clear requirements to prevent environmental pollution and disruption to residents. Municipalities therefore have a responsibility to take the common good and the neighborhood into account when planning barbecue areas, so that the space remains accessible to the general public without disturbing others. Information about this can be found at abes-online.com.

A new plan for Denise

Denise's dream of celebrating at Schliersee has shattered, but she has already made a new plan. Instead of at the lake, she will now take part in a festival in the area and will join in the celebrations without having to ask permission. And that could also be a good solution for others: If you want to celebrate in a public space, you should carefully explore the circumstances beforehand and adhere to the regulations so as not to get into legal difficulties.