Catering business, amusement arcade curfew - special permit

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

• Amusement places, events in accordance with § 60a of the Industrial Code, shows, entertaining performances as well as musical performances and other amusements not mentioned under numbers 2 or 3, outdoor establishments and events and events in marquees under the open sky from 10.00 pm,
• Theater or film screenings outdoors and in marquees under the open sky from midnight,
• Beer gardens, commercial gardens and open spaces included in the use for the operation of restaurants as well as other outdoor restaurants and outdoor marquees from 1.00 am.

The closing time for the aforementioned events ends at 6.00 am.

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

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

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.

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.

The text was automatically translated based on the German content.

Thuringian Ministry for Economy, Science and Digital Society (TMWWDG)

14.05.2019