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Security Message for U.S. Citizens:
Establishment of a Restricted Zone in Hamburg
U.S. Embassy Berlin informs U.S. citizens that as a result of violent protests in December, the Hamburg police have established a 24/7 restricted zone covering a large area of the city of Hamburg, including the city’s nightlife area.
The restricted zone (“Gefahrengebiet”) gives police officers extra authority to stop, search, and ban people from the area. It includes the red light district of the Reeperbahn, the Old Town, St. Pauli, and Altona Nord, including the Sternschanzen area (Rote Flora district).
Police require that all persons in public areas carry their passport or “Ausweis.” If stopped without proper identification, persons may be detained by police without further justification.


