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Saxon Switzerland National Park Makes Seasonal Boofen Ban Permanent

The environment ministry formalized the recurring closure to protect breeding wildlife following a trial that reduced free overnight stays.

Overview

  • Overnighting in the open is now permanently prohibited each year from February 1 to June 15 in the Nationalpark Sächsische Schweiz.
  • The ministry anchored the rule by amending the park’s management and development plan and issuing a general decree.
  • From June 16 to January 30, sleeping is permitted only at 58 designated sites and solely in connection with climbing.
  • Conduct at approved sites remains tightly restricted with no fires, no trash and no noise.
  • Rangers will increase checks, and officials report the 2022–2025 trial brought a noticeable drop in free overnight stays.