New Year's Eve 2025: You need to know these new rules for fireworks!

New Year's Eve 2025: You need to know these new rules for fireworks!

Today, New Year's Eve, December 31, 2025, it's time for the big turn of the year in Nuremberg and the surrounding area. But before you light your fireworks, you should take a look at the new regulations, which *Northern Bavaria* examines in detail. The city has tightened regulations to ensure safe celebrations.

Since this year, stricter rules for setting off firecrackers and rockets have been in effect in Nuremberg. These changes are a direct result of dangerous incidents during the New Year's Eve celebrations last year. From now on, the prohibition zones to protect citizens and infrastructure have also been expanded. Areas such as Jakobsplatz and the area “Behind the Fleischbänken” now fall under the Permitted Fireworks Act, as does the area around Nuremberg Castle, where setting off fireworks is completely prohibited from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. on New Year's Day, as *NN* mentioned.

Prohibition zones and sanctions

But what does that mean specifically? In the new prohibited zones, no rockets or firecrackers may be set off and no glasses or glass bottles may be carried. The security service will carry out bag checks at the entrance to the city release, which ensures compliance with these regulations. If these regulations are ignored, you can face fines of up to 10,000 euros, which *Northern Bavaria* also describes vividly.

In addition, the ban on fireworks is valid all day in other heavily frequented areas such as around the Frauenkirche, Sebaldus and Lorenzkirche - even without the presence of prohibition signs. In summary, the ban extends to:

• Königstraße
• Museumsbrücke
• Hauptmarkt
• Rathausplatz bis Ölberg

Safe fireworks: tips and advice

How to do it right? The *Consumer Center* recommends looking for the CE mark and registration number when purchasing fireworks to ensure they meet safety standards. The general rule in Germany is that category F2 fireworks must be approved by a responsible authority such as the BAM.

In addition, the sale of New Year's Eve fireworks is only permitted from December 29th to 31st. Online purchases are only possible with confirmation of legal age and a German company headquarters, so buyers should be careful. When disposing of fireworks, you should definitely treat leftover fireworks as hazardous waste and be considerate of animals, as the loud bangs cause stress to many pets and wild animals. Alternatives such as spraying fireworks or lanterns are animal-friendly options, as stated in the *Consumer Center* recommendations.

In summary, citizens in the Nuremberg region should find out exactly about the local rules before the New Year's Eve fireworks. So nothing stands in the way of a safe and happy New Year. So stay informed and celebrate the new year responsibly!