Is indoor smoking allowed in Germany?
Germany has location-specific restrictions. Review the table for venue-level status.
Germany regulation intelligence
Last verified: 2026-02-22
Germany regulatory summary
Germany includes both banned and restricted smoking contexts across tracked locations.
Current coverage: 9 banned combinations and 23 restricted combinations.
Maximum observed fine in this dataset: 1,000 EUR.
Last verified date: 2026-02-22.
Rules by place category
Hospitals & Clinics
| Product | Status | Fine range | Risk | Trust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cigarettes | Restricted | 5 EUR - 1,000 EUR | Risk score: 69/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
| Vapes / E-cigarettes | Banned | 5 EUR - 1,000 EUR | Risk score: 94/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
| Heated Tobacco | Restricted | 5 EUR - 1,000 EUR | Risk score: 69/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
| Cannabis (where applicable) | Restricted | Jurisdiction-dependent | Risk score: 72/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
Schools & Universities
| Product | Status | Fine range | Risk | Trust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cigarettes | Restricted | 5 EUR - 1,000 EUR | Risk score: 69/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
| Vapes / E-cigarettes | Banned | 5 EUR - 1,000 EUR | Risk score: 94/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
| Heated Tobacco | Restricted | 5 EUR - 1,000 EUR | Risk score: 69/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
| Cannabis (where applicable) | Restricted | Jurisdiction-dependent | Risk score: 72/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
Public Transport
| Product | Status | Fine range | Risk | Trust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cigarettes | Banned | 5 EUR - 1,000 EUR | Risk score: 96/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
| Vapes / E-cigarettes | Banned | 5 EUR - 1,000 EUR | Risk score: 96/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
| Heated Tobacco | Restricted | 5 EUR - 1,000 EUR | Risk score: 71/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
| Cannabis (where applicable) | Restricted | Jurisdiction-dependent | Risk score: 74/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
Restaurants
| Product | Status | Fine range | Risk | Trust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cigarettes | Restricted | 5 EUR - 1,000 EUR | Risk score: 65/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
| Vapes / E-cigarettes | Banned | 5 EUR - 1,000 EUR | Risk score: 90/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
| Heated Tobacco | Restricted | 5 EUR - 1,000 EUR | Risk score: 65/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
| Cannabis (where applicable) | Restricted | Jurisdiction-dependent | Risk score: 72/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
Bars & Nightlife
| Product | Status | Fine range | Risk | Trust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cigarettes | Restricted | 5 EUR - 1,000 EUR | Risk score: 65/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
| Vapes / E-cigarettes | Banned | 5 EUR - 1,000 EUR | Risk score: 90/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
| Heated Tobacco | Restricted | 5 EUR - 1,000 EUR | Risk score: 65/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
| Cannabis (where applicable) | Restricted | Jurisdiction-dependent | Risk score: 72/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
Office Buildings
| Product | Status | Fine range | Risk | Trust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cigarettes | Restricted | 5 EUR - 1,000 EUR | Risk score: 65/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
| Vapes / E-cigarettes | Banned | 5 EUR - 1,000 EUR | Risk score: 90/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
| Heated Tobacco | Restricted | 5 EUR - 1,000 EUR | Risk score: 65/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
| Cannabis (where applicable) | Restricted | Jurisdiction-dependent | Risk score: 72/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
Public Parks
| Product | Status | Fine range | Risk | Trust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cigarettes | Restricted | 5 EUR - 1,000 EUR | Risk score: 65/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
| Vapes / E-cigarettes | Banned | 5 EUR - 1,000 EUR | Risk score: 90/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
| Heated Tobacco | Restricted | 5 EUR - 1,000 EUR | Risk score: 65/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
| Cannabis (where applicable) | Restricted | Jurisdiction-dependent | Risk score: 72/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
Beaches
| Product | Status | Fine range | Risk | Trust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cigarettes | Restricted | 5 EUR - 1,000 EUR | Risk score: 65/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
| Vapes / E-cigarettes | Banned | 5 EUR - 1,000 EUR | Risk score: 90/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
| Heated Tobacco | Restricted | 5 EUR - 1,000 EUR | Risk score: 65/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
| Cannabis (where applicable) | Restricted | Jurisdiction-dependent | Risk score: 72/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
Enforcement Summary
Reports last 6 months: 0
Average fine: N/A
Most common fined location: N/A
FAQ
What fine range is observed in Germany?
Fine exposure varies by place and product type. Maximum tracked value in this dataset is 1,000 EUR.
How current is this Germany data?
Each rule includes source references and verification timestamps. Latest verification is 2026-02-22.