New Year's Eve at the Brandenburg Gate: Party or Security Risk?

New Year's Eve at the Brandenburg Gate: Party or Security Risk?

The biggest New Year's Eve in the capital Berlin is just around the corner and promises to be a spectacular event: Around 65,000 celebrations are expected at the Brandenburg Gate. Preparations have been in full swing since the second Christmas holiday. Over 200 workers relocate electricity and water pipes, while stages and snack stands are set up. The stars that will be on stage include Shirin David, Johnny Logan and Bausa. The ZDF broadcasts the event live from 8:15 p.m. and promises an unforgettable New Year's Eve experience. B.Z. reported that the security measures were intensified after Magdeburg's Christmas market attack. A multi -layered protective concept was developed, which includes both an inner and an outer protective ring. Over 450 folders will be in use, while the entire zoo was declared a security area to prevent firing from firing.

comprehensive security measures

The security concept that has been planned for months takes current events and unpleasant scenarios. Benedikt Alder, Managing Director of "Berlin celebrates Silvester" GmbH, stated that all 1,500 employees who work on the site on New Year's Day are checked by the State Criminal Police Office. In addition, the tickets are personalized and can only be purchased online to increase the security of the event. The 20 euros admission is considered a security fee and should partially cover the costs of the measures. For families there is a discounted family ticket for 50 euros. As reported by orte-der-steinheit.de , a ban on firecrackers and a ban on glass bottles on the entire area is enforced. Visitors are only allowed to bring small backpacks and bring a good mood and warm clothes. The prices for food and drinks are moderate, for example, half a liter of beer costs 6.50 euros.

This New Year's Eve at the Brandenburg Gate will not only be a celebration of the present, but also an honorable memory of the history of this symbolic place. Since the wall opened on November 9, 1989, the Brandenburg Gate has been a sign of unity for all Germans. On the night of New Year's Eve in 1989, brilliant moments stormed the gate when people took the GDR flag and opened through the goal into a new freedom. Today, years later, this place is revived by crowds again, who are duly welcome the new year and celebrate the historical background.