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Graz Advent markets will take place this year, but without punch and mulled wine stands. The curfew is at 8 pm
On Wednesday morning, Mayor Siegfried Nagl announced that Graz’s Advent markets will be held in November and December, but without food stands. Which also means there will be no mulled wine, punch, and no Feuerzangenbowle either.
A third of the stands are missing
The ministry asked what Christmas markets look like and the answer was clear: “Approvals according to market regulations are possible, but gastronomy rules also apply,” said the mayor of Graz. Therefore, the Food and drink service is only possible with seating, “and that won’t happen in Graz,” says Nagl.
“It’s going to be a little Christmas like then, without pushing or crowding.” – Mayor of Graz, Nagl
The number of markets should be reduced by a third, as well as that of exhibitors; Among other things, the markets on the Eiserner Tor and on the Joanneumsviertel will remain completely empty. There will be no additional security personnel to control the use of masks and keep their distance. However, the markets will only stay open until 8pm
Support for winter gardens
To make up for the lack of mulled wine stands, winter gardens are being pushed. “It will be possible to sit and consume in the outdoor area of the bars,” said the mayor of Graz. Consequently, there should be support for local operators in terms of electricity and heating costs.
In Vienna meanwhile one tries everything to save oneself from the blows. There must be disinfectant dispensers in the stands and entrances, posters and pictograms and masks in the exhibitors. An elaborate plan of twelve market points will now be presented to the health authority and the market office. Here are the first details >>
Also in Linz It is currently hotly debated. The Christmas market will be held in the capital of Upper Austria. It is not yet clear under what conditions.
On the other hand, fix: the Christmas market in Klosterneuburg will fall victim to the Corona budget gap this year. The traditional Leopoldi market is supposed to take place in some form.
