Sold out concert in Frankfurt's Waldstadion.
Late.
Now it has to be quick.
All parking spaces occupied?
And no orientation?
Then we park the car on the freeway, swing over the crash barrier and race to the entrance.
That didn't happen last weekend at the two concerts by the Frankfurt band Böhse Onkelz in the Waldstadion, but a few years ago at a performance by Helene Fischer.
The incident should be mentioned again here against the background of the train accident that cost the lives of two Onkelz fans late on Friday evening, because it represents a fundamental problem at major events in the Frankfurt soccer arena.
They are visited by many people who do not know the locations, but some of whom do not even bother to study the arena operator's maps, follow parking recommendations or think about the different public transport options.
Rather no notice of announcements
After each concert, the masses flock like lemmings to the “Stadion” S-Bahn station, where they gather at the latest when they leave the few platforms and, if in doubt, tend not to notice announcements or notices on the scoreboards.
Beer-drunk Onkelz and bubble tea-loving K-Pop fans are in no way inferior here, as are visitors to Elton John, Coldplay or Fanta 4 concerts.
Nevertheless, after each of these concerts, criticism of “chaotic conditions” and “unacceptable traffic management” rained down on social media, which is an old litany.
Certainly, the flow of visitors away from the stadium grounds could be controlled more effectively and more staff would help.
Large information boards already at the exits, which provide a little more detailed information than just a few signs on the respective transport options - including trams and buses, by the way - could also be helpful.
But first and foremost, the mindfulness and common sense of each individual are required.
The realization, for example, that it is never wise to run across the tracks or park your car on the freeway.