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It is one of the largest cultural festivals in Europe: the Museumsuferfest in Frankfurt. What the police say about the security situation.
Frankfurt – This weekend, August 23 to 25, 2024, the Museumsuferfest will take place in Frankfurt. Millions of people are expected to attend the numerous event locations near the banks of the Main. Celebrations will take place on stages, stalls and stands on both sides of the Main. Dragon boat races and the final fireworks display are popular highlights of the weekend.
But where so many people meet, there are also conflicts. When asked on Saturday afternoon, a spokesperson for the Frankfurt police said that everything at this year’s Museumsuferfest has been peaceful so far. There were no special incidents to report.
After attack in Solingen: Police on the danger situation at the Museumsuferfest Frankfurt
This is a relief in view of the attack in Solingen on Friday evening (23 August). Three people died in a knife attack during the city’s 650th anniversary celebrations, and five others were seriously injured. The perpetrator was able to flee the bloody crime without being identified. In view of this terrible news, some people are likely to have mixed feelings about visiting the Museumsuferfest in Frankfurt.
At the Museumsuferfest 2024 in Frankfurt, the numerous stages offered plenty of entertainment and good music on Friday. © Andreas Arnold/dpa
Other media had reported that the police had also intensified security measures in Frankfurt and deployed more officers because of the attack in Solingen. However, a police spokesman denied this to IPPEN.MEDIAThere are no more officers on site than originally planned.
Museumsuferfest 2024 in Frankfurt: Traffic information for the cultural festival
These train and bus lines go to the Museumsuferfest in Frankfurt
The spokesman also explained that there are no links between the crime in Solingen and Hesse. The developments in the North Rhine-Westphalian city are being observed and taken into account. However, there is “no increase in the abstract risk situation in Hesse,” said the spokesman.
The spokesman said it was normal for heavily armed officers to be on site. At critical points, colleagues with more special equipment could be seen. It remains to be hoped that the big cultural party in Frankfurt will end peacefully on Sunday evening.
