Baden-Württemberg – Smokers will no longer be allowed to smoke – or vape – here in the future.
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Baden-Württemberg Enforces Stricter Smoking Bans OutdoorsNew rules ban smoking and vaping at playgrounds, bus stops, and pools with fines up to €500 for repeat offenders.
Key FactsFeb 4, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stuttgarter-nachrichten.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stuttgarter-nachrichten.de
- The legislation extends smoking prohibitions to playgrounds, bus stops, outdoor pools, zoos, and amusement parks in Baden-Württemberg.
- Smoking and vaping of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, vapes, and shishas are banned even without tobacco, nicotine, or cannabis use.
- Fines reach up to €200 for first violations and up to €500 for repeated offenses within one year.
- Exceptions remain for restaurants and pubs, where smoking rooms must be adult-only and clearly marked at the entrance.
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