Safe and solemnly: Eschweges Johannisfest with a new security concept!

Safe and solemnly: Eschweges Johannisfest with a new security concept!

Eschwege, Deutschland - The preparations for the Johannisfest 2025 in Eschwege are in full swing. The city has decided to carry out the popular inner city festival despite canceling in other municipalities. As the City of Eschwege , comprehensive security precautions are taken to offer the expected 15,000 visitors a safe experience. In close coordination with the state police, a security concept is implemented that includes physical vehicle barriers and modern security systems.

A special highlight will be the makeshift bridge over the Werra, which is set up for the first time during the festival. This will only be accessible to the police, fire brigade and emergency services and remains in operation until the open flair. In order to ensure security in the city center, traffic restrictions are also intended during the moves and the main events.

traffic measures and fixed times

Visitors to the Johannis Festival are asked to leave their car and to switch to parking spaces outside the old town. This is how chaos is minimized in the city center. The closing times for the fairground are clearly regulated:

• Thursday, June 26th, 2025: 6:00 p.m. - 03:00 pm
• Friday, June 27, 2025: 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
• Saturday, June 28, 2025: 07:30 - 11:30 a.m. (May parade) and 2:00 p.m. - 05:00 (Sunday)
• Sunday, June 29, 2025: 11:30 a.m. - 05:00 (Monday)
• Monday, June 30th, 2025: 09:00 - 03:00 (Tuesday)

The traffic restrictions include around the market square and the city center, which will be closed over several days. Only with good planning can visitors enjoy the diversity of the festival.

festive highlights

The Johannesfest starts on Thursday, June 26, 2025, with the Jofest Inselparty . The marquee opens at 6:30 p.m. and the spectators can look forward to a colorful program. The prelude is given by Julian Benz, followed by Marry and Lorenz buffalo, who with their hits create an exuberant atmosphere. DJ Ben E. will also heat up properly.

The advance booking price for the evening is EUR 25.00. Visitors not only expect a lively atmosphere and great music, but also a well -thought -out security concept. Because the security of the guests is a top priority. The details of the security concept were compiled in an extensive plan, which includes risk analyzes, crisis management plans and the most important information for everyone involved, among other things. As the eventfaq , clear regulations in crisis situations are essential in order to be able to take quick and effective measures.

The city of Eschwege already thanks all residents, helpers and emergency services for their understanding and commitment. It is clear that without the support of the community, a festival of this size would not be feasible. Anticipation and respect for the security precautions are two sides of the same medal that will make the Johannisfest 2025 unforgettable.