Since last year, the safety measures during Aarhus Festuge have become stricter. This after a possible terrorist threat in July 2022. But how is it ensured that this festival is safe this year?
By: Rajnandini Pandey and Larissa Kuiper
In July 2022, a silver-grey Mercedes blew through the pedestrian street Frederiksgade. Fortunately no one was injured, the perpetrator, a 33-year-old man, was arrested for attempted terrorism.
A few days after the Frederiksgade event, concrete blocks were placed in Frederiksgade by the municipality of Aarhus as a preventive measure. The security measures for Aarhus Festuge were also tightened up.
According to Lars Qvist, production manager of Aarhus Festug there are none specific safety rules.
But how are things going this year with the tightened security measures? And do the festival goers also feel a bit safe?
Photo: Larissa Kuiper