UK tourists warned to 'be quiet' in European country on Sundays or 'face court'

UK tourists have been warned over strict new rules which will force them to be "quiet" in a European Union holiday hotspot. One country introduced laws to control noise pollution, with Sundays particularly at risk by the crackdown.

Germany has introduced a law on when you can and can't make noise. The commonly agreed upon quiet hours in Germany (Ruhezeit time period) are from 10pm and 6 or 7am on weekdays and the entire day on Sundays, although there can be some exceptions in different cities or if your landlord imposes other rules as well.

Ruhezeit -or quiet hours - also applies to all public holidays for the entire day. In some cities or states, there are further restrictions for lunchtime too, though that has become less common nowadays. Residents are advised to keep garden or balcony conversations and any music at "a low volume."

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The following noises are forbidden during Ruhezeit: hoovering or vaccuuming of any kind, washing your car, mowing your lawn, all gardening with loud electric tools, all construction work with loud electric tools, leaf blowers, snow blowers, water powered pumps, loud music, loud gatherings and parties, as well as hammering, according to reports domestically.

Adriana Stein is an Online Marketing Consultant based in Hamburg, Germany. Originally from a small town in Oregon, USA, she decided to move to Hamburg in early 2016 after falling in love with the city during a study abroad.

She explained: "I have heard of landlords imposing additional noise restrictions such as not doing dishes or showering during Ruhezeit as well, but how strict this gets really depends on your building. When signing your rental agreement make sure you read it thoroughly to understand if there are any specific Ruhezeit regulations."

She said: "Run the washing machine, mow your lawn, or vacuum your house on a Sunday and you might end up with a complaint from your neighbours, a fine, or in the worst case scenario, even end up in court."