You need to apply for a permit in advance to set off fireworks outside of New Year's Eve.

If you are at least 18 years old, you may set off category F2 pyrotechnics (small fireworks) on December 31 and January 1 of each year without special official permission.

During the rest of the year, you may only set off fireworks if you have an explosives license or a certificate of competence.

Outside of the New Year's Eve period, however, as a private individual, if you are at least 18 years old, you can apply for a special permit for special occasions (such as a wedding).

The local explosives authority will review your application to determine whether the small fireworks pose a danger, whether there is a justified reason for setting them off, and whether all relevant documents have been submitted.

• You must be at least 18 years old to set off small fireworks in category F2.
• There must be a special occasion (for example, a golden wedding anniversary).

For granting permission:

• Application including attachment (form)
• Proof of need (information sheet)
• Original certificate of professional competence

For renewal of the permit:

• Application for extension
• Original permit pursuant to Section 27 SprengG
• Proof of need
• If necessary, renewed technical expertise examination

Permit for private celebrations (small fireworks): 50 euros
Declaration of invalidity: 42 euros

Issuance of general explosives permit: 75 euros
Extension or amendment of explosives permit: 38 euros
Certificate of no objection: 50 euros

• cash
• Bank transfer
• EC card

EC card payment preferred