Carnival in Vienna: Colorful costumes and sweet donuts to celebrate!

Carnival in Vienna: Colorful costumes and sweet donuts to celebrate!

Wien, Österreich - in Vienna is the carnival season in full swing, and the anticipation to the climax on March 4 - the Mardi Gras Tuesday - is noticeable. This festive time not only brings joy in all ages, but also acts as an important economic engine for the city. Margarete Gumprecht, chairwoman of the trade division in the Vienna Chamber of Commerce, emphasizes that the demand for carnival articles has been unbroken. "Fasching brings joy to every age group," she explains, while numerous families are looking forward to the diverse events, including the family carnival celebration in the Vienna City Hall on March 2. The event character of the carnival increases the sales not only in stores, but also in the catering and event industry.

costumes and trends in focus

The Viennese spend an average of 50 and 70 euros on their costumes. Cheaper models start at 30 euros. This year the circus topic and vintage costumes from the 1920s and 1970s/1980s are particularly popular. Timeless costumes such as clowns, magicians and pirates are still very popular. A survey among Viennese shows that the demand for striking animal costumes such as sharks or lions is also high, while superhero costumes, especially figures such as Superman and Spiderman, are also asked this year, as . There is a lot of operation in the shops and costume masters who achieve excellent sales in this high season.

In addition to costumes, make-up, jewelry and accessories that are considered indispensable companions of the carnival. The sale of donuts that are often enjoyed during this festive time also contributes to the increases in sales. "Every Viennese enjoys an average of 12 donuts per year," says Gumprecht, who also mentions the fascination of the Viennese for the best donuts in the city. Overall, the carnival not only promises a colorful and exuberant celebration, but also offers a lot of creative costumes and the opportunity to celebrate the festive support of the economy, such as the Chamber of Commerce added.