mindfold The gates are flung open and commanding officers of both countries shake hands and salute (blink and

The ceremony starts at around 4.15pm mindfold in winter and 5.15pm in summer (but double- check, given that timings vary according to sunset). Cameras are permitted (free) but bags, large and small, are banned (although this is haphazardly enforced).

The gates are flung open and commanding officers of both countries shake hands and salute (blink and you ll miss it). Then, the flags of both countries are simultaneously lowered and folded and the gates slammed shut. The border is now closed for the night.