Restaurant surveillance

In Hamburg, nighttime quiet hours (10 p.m. to 6 a.m.) are protected. During this time, all activities that could disturb the peace are prohibited.

Detailed description

In Hamburg, the period from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. is protected as a night's rest. During this time, all activities that could disturb the peace are prohibited. Furthermore, the use of sound-generating and sound-reproducing devices is regulated. Even outside of the legally protected night's rest period, these devices may only be operated at a volume that does not significantly disturb uninvolved persons.



Violations of these regulations constitute an administrative offense that can be punished with a fine.

 

Information

Prerequisites

Not specified

Documents required

No documents are required.

Please note

Disturbances emanating from a restaurant that are not attributable to technical equipment – for example, loud guests, excessive outdoor use, smoke or odors from open doors and windows – are regulated by the district restaurant departments of the consumer protection, trade and environment offices.



The situation is different with regard to odor and noise pollution from technical installations. In the case of odor pollution from exhaust air systems, technical environmental protection is responsible, particularly within the framework of immission control.

Deadlines

No.

Procedure

If you wish to report a noise disturbance, you can do so by phone or in writing. Your complaint will be recorded and reviewed so that the responsible authority can take action.

Processing time

The processing time depends on the individual case and can vary.

Fees

No.

Legal remedies

No.

Legal basis

Regulation on closing times in the catering and entertainment industry (Closing Time Regulation)


Hamburg - Section 1 of the Hamburg Bar Curfew Ordinance 2003 | Hamburg State Regulation | General Curfew | Section 1 - General Curfew | Valid from: July 20, 2013


Public Holiday Protection Ordinance


Hamburg - Public Holidays Ordinance HA | Hamburg State Standard | Complete Edition | Public Holidays Protection Ordinance as amended on February 15, 1957 | Valid from: January 1, 2004


Restaurant Act


GastG - Hospitality Act

Forms and downloads

Links on hamburg.de

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Last updated: 12.01.2026