Gaststättenbetrieb, Vergnügungsstätte Sperrzeit - Ausnahmegenehmigung

You must apply to the relevant authority for a reduction in the closure period for your business.

There is no closing time for restaurants in Thuringia. A curfew applies only to the following events:

• Amusement places, events pursuant to Section 60a of the Trade, Commerce and Industry Regulation Act (Gewerbeordnung), shows, entertaining performances as well as musical performances and other merrymaking not mentioned in numbers 2 or 3, businesses and events outdoors and in marquees under the open sky from 10 p.m. onwards,
• theater or film performances in the open air and in marquees under the open sky from 24.00 hours,
• Beer gardens, commercial gardens and open spaces included in the use for the operation of restaurants, as well as other outdoor restaurants and marquees under the open sky from 1:00 am.

The curfew ends at 6:00 a.m. for the aforementioned events.

If there is a public need or special local conditions, the closing time can be generally extended, shortened or lifted. For individual establishments, the curfew may be temporarily and revocably shortened or lifted if there is a public need or special local conditions; in this case, conditions may also be imposed.

It is recommended that you submit a brief written justification as to why you are requesting a curfew reduction. You should submit this together with the application for a reduction of the ban period.

Fees are charged in accordance with the state's fee ordinance.

A time limit is not specified by law. However, it is advisable to apply for a reduction of the blocking period at an early stage.

• There is no closing time for restaurants in Thuringia. A closing time applies only to certain events.
• For individual establishments, the closing time can be reduced or lifted for a limited period and revocably if there is a public need or special local circumstances; in this case, conditions can also be imposed.
• Contact point: Both for reductions in the closing time in individual cases and for a general reduction in the closing time, the relevant trade authority.

Contact the relevant trade authority both for curfew reductions in individual cases and for a general curfew reduction.

The blocking period can only be reduced upon application. This can be done informally. If necessary, an application form is available in your municipality or can be downloaded from the Internet.