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Go on vacation safely: 11 tips to protect your home!
Learn how to protect your home before traveling in 2025. Discover important tips for burglary prevention.
Go on vacation safely: 11 tips to protect your home!
The holiday season is just around the corner and many Germans are planning to pack their bags and enjoy a well-deserved break. However, many people don't want to leave their home unattended, especially given the worrying burglary statistics. As the South German newspaper reports, it is important to take some safety precautions before departure.
Before going on vacation, owners should switch off their electrical appliances and read the electricity meter to save electricity and identify potential energy guzzlers. It is also advisable to turn off the main water tap to prevent water damage. This measure can be particularly important for older insurance contracts.
Tips for securing your home
In addition, the heating pump should be properly adjusted to ensure summer operation and loose objects outside should be secured to prevent damage from storms or theft. Another important step is to entrust a neighbor or acquaintance with keeping the apartment key. This can make access easier in an emergency.
Valuable items should be stored safely in a safe or bank locker. It is also advisable to manage mail by canceling newspaper subscriptions or using a scanning service from Deutsche Post. To prevent break-ins, it is essential to carefully lock windows and doors. As the data shows, unsecured windows and doors can make entry much easier for burglars.
| Important safety precautions | Details |
|---|---|
| Window locks | Lockable windows, robust roller shutters, security fittings |
| Door locks | Solid doors, high-quality locks, electric door handles with alarm function |
| Technical security measures | Alarm systems with cameras, motion detectors, light simulations |
The Housing Insider notes that around 40 percent of all burglaries in Germany occur during the holiday season, with one in four burglary opportunities being facilitated by a visible absence, such as an overfilled mailbox. An alarming 30 percent of burglaries occur in unlit homes, highlighting the importance of presence simulation. You can ask neighbors for help to empty the mailbox or turn on the lights while you are away.
In order to ensure the safest possible holiday season, technical measures also make sense. Alarm systems, motion detectors and television simulators can help deter burglars. Before you leave, you should also check that all doors and windows are closed and that valuables are stored safely. When traveling in a motorhome, you should ensure that you have sturdy locks and an alarm system.
Finally, experts advise not to share holiday pictures on social media while you are abroad so as not to give any clues about your absence.