"Boofen" in Saxon Switzerland prohibited until mid-June

Overnight stays in the open air in the Saxon Switzerland National Park are prohibited until mid-June. In order to protect nature, the so-called "Boofen" is prohibited, as announced by the state enterprise Sachsenforst. Mountain sports and nature conservation associations, the Saxon Switzerland Tourism Association and nature conservation authorities introduced the ban in 2022. The aim is to curb overnight stays in the open air and protect the animals that breed or give birth during this time.

From 16 June to 31 January each year, overnight stays in the national park are only permitted at the 58 officially approved sites and only in direct connection with rock climbing. This is in recognition of the tradition of Saxon mountaineers, as the statement continued. The prerequisite is particularly considerate behavior, in particular the avoidance of noise, light and garbage as well as refraining from any open fires.