Flying lanterns, tea lights and balloons
<p>Balloons may also be released in large quantities in the Munich city area. Up to 500 balloons you do not need a permit, for more than 500 balloons you must apply for a mass ascent of balloons at the German Air Traffic Control.</p>
<p><strong>It is forbidden to release lanterns or tea lights in Munich, as in the whole of Bavaria.</strong><br><br>
 Anyone who nevertheless releases unmanned sky balloons, also known as sky lanterns, sky balloons, flying lanterns and the like, faces fines of up to 1,000 euros.<br><br>
 Free-flying, unmanned hot-air balloons are uncontrollable, mobile, open fireplaces. We therefore expressly point out that, from a technical point of view, there are concerns about fire safety in the vicinity of flying balloons or uncontrollably landing balloons.<br><br>
 As a rule, the Munich District Administration Office does not grant an exemption in accordance with § 25 VVB, as the landing site of the sky balloons cannot be defined.<br>
 In the case of controllable hot-air balloons (similar to a model aeroplane), a possible exception must be agreed with the fire department.</p>
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# Flying lanterns, tea lights and balloons

## Summary

You may release up to 500 balloons without authorisation. It is forbidden to release lanterns or tea lights throughout Bavaria.
## Description

Balloons may also be released in large quantities in the Munich city area. Up to 500 balloons you do not need a permit, for more than 500 balloons you must apply for a mass ascent of balloons at the German Air Traffic Control.

**It is forbidden to release lanterns or tea lights in Munich, as in the whole of Bavaria.**  
  

Anyone who nevertheless releases unmanned sky balloons, also known as sky lanterns, sky balloons, flying lanterns and the like, faces fines of up to 1,000 euros.  
  

Free-flying, unmanned hot-air balloons are uncontrollable, mobile, open fireplaces. We therefore expressly point out that, from a technical point of view, there are concerns about fire safety in the vicinity of flying balloons or uncontrollably landing balloons.  
  

As a rule, the Munich District Administration Office does not grant an exemption in accordance with § 25 VVB, as the landing site of the sky balloons cannot be defined.  

In the case of controllable hot-air balloons (similar to a model aeroplane), a possible exception must be agreed with the fire department.

## Responsible Department

KVR
## Legal Basis

§ 19 and § 2 in conjunction with § 3 of the current Ordinance on the Prevention of Fires (VVB)

## Further Links

* [General Data Protection Regulation](https://stadt.muenchen.de/infos/dsgvo-datenschutzgrundverordnung.html)
* [Application for a mass ascent of balloons](https://www.dfs.de/dfs_homepage/de/Services/Luftsport%20&%20Freizeit/Aufstieg%20von%20Kinderluftballons/)

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