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Instead of the Christmas market, whose cabins are now being dismantled, at least the ice rink in front of the town hall will open earlier than usual.
After the crown-related cancellation of the Christkindlmarkt at Vienna’s Rathausplatz, there is now good news: the Eistraum is postponing its start. Organizer City of Vienna Marketing announced in a broadcast Thursday that ice skating will not start in January, but on Christmas Eve, December 24.
“The many years of experience of the organizer Stadt Wien Marketing, an innovative safety concept, as well as an enormous effort in the construction work, make this early start of the season possible. In relation to Corona, there are some innovations to protect the visitors, but also many familiar things to make the world unique. To ensure sporting pleasure for runners as usual, “he said in the broadcast. Details will be communicated shortly, said a spokeswoman for the City of Vienna Marketing. .
No Christmas market
A lot of work is already being done at Rathausplatz: the cabins that have already been installed at the Christmas market must be dismantled to make room for the ice dream. “Many hard-working hands will be needed during construction work in the coming weeks to tackle this gigantic task and ensure a successful Christmas surprise with the inauguration on December 24,” said Economic Councilor Peter Hanke (SPÖ).
The earlier start was made possible by the federal government’s announcement on Wednesday that the outdoor sports facilities will be allowed to reopen on December 24, the City of Vienna Marketing spokeswoman said. Therefore, the city decided to open the ice dream earlier than planned. It usually doesn’t arrive until January.
“Just in time for Christmas, the city offers Viennese something unique all over the world: the Vienna Ice Dream. And Vienna once again sends a strong signal that, even in difficult conditions, the joie de vivre, responsible coexistence and a brave look into the future are possible, “he said. Mayor Michael Ludwig (SPÖ).
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