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Stag do abroad: rules and behaviour
On a stag do abroad, local rules on noise, alcohol in public spaces and behaviour towards residents apply. Anyone who clarifies them before departure avoids fines and trouble. Bachelor Trips plans stag dos with consideration in mind and advises by video call.
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- Find out about the rules at the destination before departure.
- Discuss rules of behaviour with the group, briefly and clearly.
- Clarify the house rules of the accommodation, especially quiet hours.
- Appoint one person who keeps an overview.
- Agree how the group finds its way back and who goes where.
- Check ID and entry requirements, current status with the FDFA (EDA).
Checkliste
- Local rules on alcohol and noise researched
- House rules of the accommodation known
- Valid ID checked, current status with the FDFA
- Emergency numbers saved
- Meeting point for emergencies agreed
- Respect for residents discussed
- Insurance cover clarified
A stag do abroad goes well when the group knows the local rules and shows consideration. Quiet hours, alcohol in public spaces and dealing with residents differ in every city. Here best men read what to watch for so that the weekend stays pleasant.
Which rules apply to alcohol and noise?
The rules differ from city to city. In some cities alcohol on the street is restricted or banned, elsewhere night-time quiet hours apply to streets and accommodation. Check the rules at the destination before the trip. A short message to the group before departure is enough to get everyone on the same page.
Fines can be steep, even if nobody expects them. Anyone who walks singing loudly through residential districts risks trouble with neighbours or the authorities. Even a reminder in the group lowers the likelihood considerably.
Drink in moderation. Anyone who drinks should eat, take water alongside and not let themselves be egged on. Nobody has to drink along, and the group looks out for each other.
How do you behave towards residents?
Residents live where you are on holiday. Consideration for noise, litter and streets is part of it. Anyone leaving the accommodation at night should be quiet and not slam the front door.
Check the rules of the accommodation. Many landlords set quiet hours and guest numbers, and breaches risk penalties or termination. Inform the group beforehand. Ask about this specifically when booking, so that you do not get an unpleasant surprise.
Respect culture and customs. This includes clothing at memorials, handling of photography and behaviour in religious places. That applies to Prague just as much as to Amsterdam or Berlin.
What applies to photos, videos and social media?
Photos are part of a stag do, but not everything belongs online. Ask before you photograph people, and post nothing that someone might regret later. The groom has a right to his reputation. A short conversation before the trip clarifies what may be posted.
Be careful with strangers. Photos of passers-by, waiters or children are delicate, and in some countries strict rules apply. If in doubt, leave it.
Agree a rule for the group. For example: only the groom may say what is posted. That prevents arguments and protects everyone's privacy.
How do you look after safety and health?
Watch your bags, phones and ID. In busy cities pickpockets are active, especially in crowds and on public transport. Carry valuables close to the body and leave important items in the safe. One person who counts phones and names meeting points relieves the whole group.
Know the emergency numbers. Europe has a single emergency number, and there are also local numbers and the nearest Swiss representation. Save the address of the accommodation in the phone of every participant.
For health questions, talk to your doctor, and for entry and documents the following applies: current status with the FDFA and the FOPH (BAG). Travel insurance can help in case of accident or illness, so read the terms carefully.
How does the group create a respectful framework?
Briefly discuss what applies before the trip. No dares that expose someone, no pressure to drink, no behaviour that disturbs strangers. One paragraph in the chat is enough.
Choose venues and activities that are suitable for groups. When reserving, ask about rules for groups, admission and clothing. That way you avoid surprises at the door.
Bachelor Trips is a Swiss travel agency with video consultation. We plan programme and accommodation with you so that the group can enjoy the city without becoming a burden to it.
What applies to ID, entry and documents?
Check entry requirements before booking, as they differ by country. Check the current status with the FDFA, because rules change. Check the expiry date of the documents for all participants.
Before the trip, make copies or photos of the IDs and store them separately from the originals. Anyone who loses a document can then act faster. Tell the group what to do in case of loss and who contacts the Swiss representation.
For health, the following applies: ask your doctor and check the current status with the FOPH. This concerns vaccinations, medication and existing conditions. Anyone who takes medication regularly should bring enough and carry the package leaflets.
