Wiesbaden wins legal fight to host New Year’s Eve with outside caterers
The city of Wiesbaden has won a legal battle over its New Year’s Eve celebration plans. A court ruling allows the event to proceed at the Kurhaus with third-party catering, despite opposition from the venue’s operator. The decision is now final, with no further appeals possible.
The dispute began when the operator of the Kurhaus attempted to block the city from using external caterers for the annual New Year’s Eve event. The operator argued that enforcing this restriction would harm the economic purpose of their agreement. However, the Higher Regional Court of Frankfurt am Main rejected this claim.
The court ruled that the city’s contract with the gastronomic operator includes exceptions for annual city events. It confirmed Wiesbaden’s right to organise its own celebrations, including catering arrangements. The name of the third-party caterer has not been disclosed in the court’s decision or related news reports. With the ruling now binding, the city can move forward with its plans for the event at the Kurhaus. The operator’s challenge has been fully dismissed, leaving no room for further legal action.
The final decision secures Wiesbaden’s ability to host its New Year’s Eve celebration as planned. The city will now proceed with the event, using external catering services at the Kurhaus. The court’s ruling clarifies the contract terms and prevents any additional legal obstacles.
