“We beg of you: don’t come!” – The municipalities of Germany are shocked by the invasion of tourists – World

“We beg of you: don’t come here! There is chaos. There are miles of traffic jams.” Several German municipalities are shocked by the influx of tourists in the snowy areas. There were miles of traffic jams on some streets, reports Deutsche Welle.

Congestion and snowy trails and slopes full of people and sleds: In recent days, in some places in Germany, the first snowfall fell, attracting young and old like a magnet. Several municipalities have asked people to stay home and not cause chaos on the roads and parking lots. Numerous fines were imposed for failure to comply with the precautionary measures.

Thirsty for diversity, Germans were quick to flock to the country’s snowy areas despite the pandemic. In the Harz area, the slopes were packed with tourists, as was the situation in Sauerland. A spokeswoman for the municipality of Winterberg, known for its ski slopes, emphasized that the police had imposed a series of fines for violating the crown measures. The ski lifts, slopes, restaurants and chalets are officially closed until January 10.

The municipalities and owners of slopes and cabins report on their websites that there are no toilets or heating facilities on the snowy slopes, and that there are no lifeguards. “We love our mountains. But at this time we must forget about this love. The invasion of snowy areas creates traffic jams and crowds of many people,” they wrote.

And the state of Hesse is full of tourists. A spokesman for the Königstein police has announced that there has been “total chaos” in the Greater Feldberg area in recent days. Tourists roam the snowy slopes and paths, although the passages are closed. Many streets are full of people and congested with cars. Once again, the police have asked people to avoid the area.

And the Wasserkupe area, the highest peak in Hesse, is full of people, Fulda police said. Days ago there were long lines in some streets.