Wiener sausage stands: a culinary legacy of the city celebrated!
Wiener sausage stands: a culinary legacy of the city celebrated!
The culture of Vienna is much more than just classical music and majestic museums. An important element that shapes the city are the traditional sausage stands that have now reached the status of a UNESCO cultural heritage. This is the result of persistent efforts by committed sausage operators such as Sepp Bitzinger and the sharp René, who have campaigned for the recognition of these institutions. The sausage stands are not only culinary hotspots, but also living places of encounter and expression of the Viennese way of life.
The good news comes from Mayor Michael Ludwig, who has long pleaded for this award: “The Vienna sausage stand is not only a place of culinary delights, but also a living symbol of the Viennese way of life. Its appointment as an immaterial cultural heritage honors the tradition, hospitality and the variety of our city." This recognizes the importance of these stands for the Viennese as well as for the numerous tourists.
a rich story
The origins of the Viennese sausage stands go back to the time of the K.U.K. monarchy, in which mobile stalls offered the veterans an opportunity to income. It was only since 1969 that these stands have received approval to operate in fixed places, which contributed to their institutional anchoring in Vienna Culture. The real sausage stand operators agree that international dishes such as Kebab or pasta boxes have lost nothing in this tradition. Instead, they are proud of the classic Viennese specialties that let every visitor run the water in their mouths.
A special feature of the sausage stands is the heterogeneous audience that attracts them - from apprentices in blooms to business people in needle strips. This social interaction creates a unique "socio top" in which different social classes meet. An unmistakable jargon has also developed that captures the atmosphere of these stands perfectly. For example, the popular cheese rainer may often be referred to as "purulent", and a pickle gurker bears the charming nickname "Krocodü". Even the pearl onion is sometimes referred to as a "glassa sug", while an Ottakringer canned beer is generally known as the "16-plate".
The recognition of the Vienna sausage stand as an intangible cultural heritage is not only a victory for the stand operators, but also a sign of appreciation for the cultural diversity and the traditional customs that make Vienna a special place. With the official recognition, tradition is strengthened and carried into the future, which pleases visitors and locals alike.
For the real Viennese sausage stands, this is an occasion to the joy that you can celebrate. Every time guests are at a stand and talk to a meal, the culture of the sausage stand comes alive and shows how important these places are for social exchange. And so the Viennese joie de vivre becomes alive, while you spend a good time with friends or family members and enjoy the regional eating culture.
We can be excited to see how recognition affects the sausage scene and which new visitor flows will attract this lively tradition. In any case, it is clear that the Viennese sausage stalls are an inseparable connection to the city and that an important part of Viennese identity will remain. If you have never held one of these stands, you should urgently set off and discover the delicacies offered.
The background to these changes are in the article of www.gaultmillau.at .
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