Vienna's New Year's tradition: This is how the capital celebrates the turn of the year!

Vienna's New Year's tradition: This is how the capital celebrates the turn of the year!

Wien, Österreich - A current survey by SME research Austria on behalf of the Vienna Chamber of Commerce has revealed that almost three quarters of the Viennese toast to the new year at midnight. Of the 530 respondents, two thirds stated that they wanted to see fireworks, while 15 percent did not want to miss the New Year's classic "Dinner for One". Most of the celebrations, namely 52 percent, design in a small circle at home or with friends and families.

New Year's resolutions and shopping trends

The survey also shows that half of the Viennese (51 percent) uses the time before the turn of the year for purchases, including drinks and lucky charms. The Chamber of Commerce explains that New Year's Eve is strongly shaped by culinary delights: "Sparkling wine, champagne and delicatessen and delicatessen are the main sales charms." When it comes to New Year's resolutions, 59 percent of respondents rely on more health through exercise, followed by the desire to spend more time with loved ones.

Viennese showed that they would like more time for social contacts and leisure, which is made more difficult by the unequal distribution of housework and childcare. According to the survey, only 46 percent are satisfied with their leisure activities, a fact that the Vice Mayor Kathrin Gaál attributes to the unequal distribution of work in a press conference. In order to improve the quality of life of women, the city plans concrete measures that focus on topics such as the increase in income for women and the expansion of childcare facilities, such as W24. .

The results of the survey are intended to support specific projects of the City of Vienna. Mayor Michael Ludwig emphasized the importance of equality issues and recalled that progress is not always linear. New initiatives such as the project to promote technical professions for women and additional places in women's shelters should help to increase security and opportunities for women in Vienna. Further details on the women's survey are available on the official website of the City of Vienna, such as orf reported.