New rules against overtourism: This is how Vienna's city center changes!

New rules against overtourism: This is how Vienna's city center changes!

In view of the continuing challenge of "overtourism" in the heart of Vienna, new measures are under discussion. District chief Markus Figl (ÖVP) notes that the overcrowded roads in the inner city area are reminiscent of the pre-pandemy times. "Streets are sometimes clogged in the core area," said Figl and found that smaller groups of visitor are sought by a maximum of 25 people. The noise pollution from many rental vehicles that drive to Stephasplatz also causes resentment. He wanted to present an authentic Vienna, no "Habsburg Disneyland", as he puts it. Complaints about persistent human snakes also illustrate the need for action before gastronomy operations, which is also reinforced by many demos in the area, which take place “in the legal space”.

Special city tours in the old town

The diverse city tours that are offered by the Vienna Foreign leaders also include the enrichment of tourism -friendly offers in Vienna. These special themed tours that cover very different facets in city history are very popular and offer both historical and entertaining insights. Topics such as the Viennese moral history or the creepy side of the city are presented in an exciting way, as reports wienführungen.com . Visitors can look forward to tours to the most important historical sites and their backgrounds, as well as exclusive insights into Viennese culture and history.

particularly highlighted tours such as "murderers, witches, executioners" address the fascinating and often dark history of the city, while "Viennese life: coffee house, fiaker, sausages & Co." the everyday culture and culinary delights of Vienna put in the foreground. The combination of well-founded information and amusing anecdotes makes this leadership style particularly attractive to make the city tangible in its diversity, as the offer guided tours