Vienna Christkindlmarkt in danger: Experts warn of terrorism!

Vienna Christkindlmarkt in danger: Experts warn of terrorism!

Rathausplatz, 1010 Wien, Österreich - At the Vienna Rathausplatz there is a threat of a security disaster that arouses memories of Magdeburg's tragedy. The "Save the Christkindlmarkt" initiative raises the alarm and warns that the festive atmosphere of the popular Christmas market is hidden behind a dangerous facade. According to experts, there is an alarming risk of terrorist attacks as well as mass panics and even deaths. All of this could be triggered by inadequate security measures that have been criticized for years and are responsible for the catastrophic vigilance of the City of Vienna.

ticking time bomb on the ring game

A central focus of criticism is on the ring game, one of the main attraction of the market. The security concept was classified as poor because the close placement of the driving business in combination with lack of escape options makes it a "ticking time bomb". An incident like that last in Magdeburg, in which a car raced into a crowd, is possible at any time, the experts warn. The initiative therefore calls for an immediate review and adaptation of the security measures to avert an inevitable catastrophe. The company behind the market, the city of Vienna Marketing GmbH, is also criticized, since despite the clear warnings, it has not taken any determined steps to ensure the safety of visitors.

As early as 2022, the initiative pointed out these risks, but the responsible authorities seem to largely ignore the problem. The market drivers appeal to the city of Vienna to take responsibility and to delete the ring game from the program next year so as not to endanger the security of thousands of visitors. "It is high time that the authorities act," according to the clear announcement of the initiative. If the authorities remain idle, the responsibility for possible incidents will inevitably be with them, which illustrates the urgency of the measures, as well as OTS reported.