In several federal states there is a curfew at night.

Anyone who is outside during the forbidden hour must have compelling reasons.

These include, for example, caring for the sick, exercising professional activities, accompanying the dying or caring for animals.

Shortly after midnight in Munich.

The shop windows of the upscale Ludwig Beck department store on Marienplatz are empty.

Nevertheless, it says “SALE” in large letters.

At the Snipes sneaker store, the entrance is blocked with cling film.

A patrol car drives next to me several times at walking pace.