Wasenboje Logo

Safe Wasen

To ensure the safety of all visitors and operators at the Cannstatter Volksfest, representatives of the police, the German Red Cross, a security service, and the youth welfare office are on site at all times.

This year, the “Wasenbuoy” will once again be offering an additional service on the festival grounds, providing a “safe space” specifically for girls, women, and anyone who identifies as such. The Wasenbuoy is a pilot project run by the Municipal Crime Prevention Office and the Equal Opportunities Department of the State Capital of Stuttgart.

All safety-related contact points

The white administration building at in.Stuttgart houses:

The SafeNow app can be used in all beer tents and on the festival grounds.

 

[Translate to English:] Die Schale auf der Fruchtsäule von unten betrachtet neben einem Volksfest-Zelt
Drei Frauen stehen mit dem Rücken zum Fotografen und haben auf ihren dunklen T-Shirts einen grün leuchtenden Kreis aufgedruckt, in dem "Wasenboje Stuttgart" steht.
How do I find the Wasenbuoy?

The dark blue container with the neon green “Wasenbuoy” logo is located at the entrance to the festival grounds (coming from parking lot P10). With an illuminated 3D buoy on the roof, it’s easy to spot.

How can the Wasenbuoy help me?

If you’ve lost your group, need to rest, have had too much to drink, or have been harassed, the Wasenbuoy is a good place to go. There, women and girls can, for example, charge their cell phones to find their friends again. The Wasenbuoy team also helps call a taxi for a safe ride home or accompanies women and girls to the police if something has happened.

When is the Wasenbuoy open?

The Wasenbuoy is open daily during the entire festival from 3:00 p.m. until the end of the festival—and longer if necessary.

Who runs the Wasenbuoy?

Six female professionals with backgrounds in social work or psychology have been specially trained and are available to provide advice and support to those seeking help.

SafeNow-App

At the Cannstatter Volksfest, the SafeNow app can be used in all tents.

  • If someone feels unsafe or needs immediate help, all they have to do is press the button in the app.
  • Your location will be sent to the security staff.
  • Help is on the way.

You can also use the app to stay in touch with friends or family while at the festival grounds. They’ll be notified in case of an emergency.

The app is available in all major app stores.