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New regulations for Delmenhorst markets: What is allowed and what is not?
Delmenhorst is introducing new rules for weekly markets and Christmas markets. Discussions about e-scooters, dogs and drunks.
New regulations for Delmenhorst markets: What is allowed and what is not?
Something is happening in the town of Delmenhorst: The town hall has decided on new rules for the popular weekly markets, the Christmas market and the Kramermarkt. How HNA reports, these changes are intended to help create order in the markets and promote coexistence.
The focus of the new regulations is, among other things, e-scooters, dogs and the control of alcohol at the Christmas market. The discussion about a supposed ban on dogs is currently causing a stir. Although dogs must be kept on a leash, they are still allowed. Some citizens are unsettled and complain without reading the entire article. A study shows that 80% of people often only read the headline of an article - a phenomenon that is evident here.
New rules and their reactions
The resolution also provides for a ban on drunk people, especially at the Christmas market. This raises the question of the exact alcohol limit and how this ban is implemented. The city of Delmenhorst emphasizes that the market regulation has existed for years and only small additions have been made. In addition, vehicles such as motorcycles, mopeds, bicycles and e-scooters are prohibited during market hours, with the exception of vehicles for people with disabilities.
Another new rule states that animals are not allowed to roam freely and begging and storing things in the markets are prohibited. The decision on these changes will be made today, November 11th, 2025, by the Delmenhorst City Council and many citizens are excited about the outcome.
Christmas markets elsewhere
And not only that! Numerous other Christmas markets and events are planned: From the Ice Magic Stage in Karlsplatz-Stachus to the Christmas Village at the Munich Residence, the variety is constantly growing. The Munich Christmas market is not only a place to linger, but above all a meeting place for different cultures and communities.
The new order in Delmenhorst could be a deliberate and balanced step to harmonize market events in the city. It remains to be seen whether and how citizens will agree to the resolutions. Until then, the pre-Christmas period in the region provides enough incentive to enjoy the festive atmosphere - whether at the markets in Delmenhorst or in the Bavarian capital.