Lienz is upgrading: New security measures against truck terrorist attacks!

Lienz is upgrading: New security measures against truck terrorist attacks!

In a meeting of the local council on September 9, 2025, the city of Lienz discussed intensive security measures to protect itself from possible terrorist attacks, especially trucks. The discussion was initiated by the terrifying attack in Magdeburg in December 2024. The district administration of Lienz called for suggestions to secure events on the main square, which the city has a duty to find corresponding technical solutions.

The unity in the local council was shown by the fact that the police are responsible for general security, while the city has to ensure that the technical measures have to ensure protection. An essential point of the discussion was the testing of different locks, with the aspects of costs and maintenance also in the foreground. Recip the bollards were considered impractical because they would require additional technology such as a traffic light system.

Preferred solutions and costs

The local council identified flexible protective barriers as the preferred option. In this context, three variants of various manufacturers were checked, whereby the Armis system of the Swiss Consel Group was favored. This system consists of two mobile vehicle barriers, the Armis Go and Armis One, which can be used together. The total costs for four elements of both types amount to 93,214 euros. The blocks can be installed in just 15 minutes, which enables high flexibility in use.

The systems should not only be used in the main square, but also at other events. Mayor Elisabeth Blanik pointed out that she wants to clarify whether the locks are available in the urban trend color "sun yellow". A topic that is to be presented again for coordination after clarification of all technical, financial and aesthetic aspects. Regional municipalities and state authorities are also offered the possibility of the cost division to distribute the financial burden.

Mobility and security

The importance of events such as city festivals, Christmas markets, concerts and major sporting events for the cultural diversity is often emphasized. Security and protection of visitors are essential. In recent years, negative examples have increased, which is why the implementation of mobile vehicle barriers has increasingly focused on. These systems, which are also certified, offer effective physical protection against unauthorized vehicle access and help to meet legal requirements for security concepts.

Through targeted accesses for rescue workers, important access routes remain, while the vehicle barriers also deter potential perpetrators. The providers of mobile vehicle locks, such as those on [Köstner] (https://www.koestner.de/sortiment/mobile- vehiclebearing) and aubsprungsSperre.de, also offer comprehensive services-from advice to training to install the logistics Systems.