Shock at the Old Town Festival: 18-year-old falls off the ride!

Shock at the Old Town Festival: 18-year-old falls off the ride!

A serious incident occurred at the old town festival in Jever. An 18-year-old fell from a ride and sustained serious injuries. This alarming news reached the viewers of the program “Hello Lower Saxony” on August 11, 2025, which was moderated by Thorsten Hapke. According to [NDR](https://www.ndr.de/ Fernsehenen/versanden/hallo_niedersachsen/Hallo-Niedersachsen,sender1556888.html) an incorrectly positioned safety bar could have been the reason for the fall. The young lady was immediately taken to a hospital, where she is now being treated.

But that is not the only topic that stirs people's minds. Due to a major construction site on Albanistraße, important promenades are not available, which makes planning the festival much more difficult. Annika Bischof, head of the tourism, leisure and culture department, stated that the construction section is being closely monitored. In addition, Mayor Jan Edo Albers announced that additional security forces would be deployed to increase security during the festival.

Newly planned security measures

In view of recent incidents at events in other cities, a new security concept is being developed. This is intended in particular to counteract the risk of rampages. Uwe Siefken from Drinks Ahlers reported that previous security measures such as trucks in front of the entrances had already been implemented. The toilet situation will also be improved: the number of toilet vans will be doubled from three to six in order to meet the needs of all visitors.

Like many different offerings, the Old Town Festival is enriched by 16 beer floats and 63 stalls, which include rides and crepe sales, among other things. The organizers have also taken measures to prevent jostling at the stands and thus create space for escape routes. The goal remains clear: to create a peaceful and relaxed festival for everyone, which is also highlighted in the recommendations of [iffma](https://www.iffma-shop.de/sicherheitskonzepte-fuer- Veranstaltungen-Best-Practices-Beispiele-und-Loesungen) for security concepts for events.

Among other things, new strategies and solutions were worked on to guarantee visitors a safe festival. A look at the security concept shows that the approval practices and organizational structures in the federal states are now taken into account, which makes planning safe events much easier.

In the midst of these challenges, the hope remains that visitors to the Old Town Festival can experience a beautiful and carefree day despite the events and that the safety measures are effective. The focus is on getting together and celebrating in a safe environment.