Viennese Repair-Fair 2025: Repair instead of throwing away-register now!

Viennese Repair-Fair 2025: Repair instead of throwing away-register now!

Museumsquartier, Wien, Österreich - The trade fair "Repair: Fair", which is devoted to sustainable consumption and resource conservation, returned to the museum district in Vienna in 2025. On the days 23rd and 24th May the event will be open to everyone interested from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Entry is free, which promotes accessibility for a wide audience and should raise awareness of responsible use of resources. [vienna.at] reports that the initiative is part of the Vienna circular economy strategy that aims to extend the life cycle of products and minimize waste.

A central concern of the event is the promotion of the circular economy, which is characterized by reuse, repair and recycling of materials and products. This model is in contrast to the traditional “disposable economy”, which favors large quantities of cheap materials and planned obsolescence. [Europarl.europa.eu] emphasizes that the circular economy is aimed at keeping resources in business after the end of the service life and maximizing their added value.

diverse program and offers

On the "Repair: Fair", a wide range of offers are available, including free repair checks for bicycles, textiles and electrical appliances. Clothing exchanges and second-hand stands will also be important components of the fair. Visitors have the opportunity to bring broken objects and get advice from specialists from the repair network. These experts will assess the repair and sometimes carry out small repairs directly on site. [environmental advice.at]

An additional highlight is the comprehensive supporting program that includes handicrafts for children and musical entertainment. A special service is offered for cyclists: smaller repairs, such as setting brakes or changing hoses, are carried out to make the bicycles fit for the summer season. In addition, well -preserved clothing can be exchanged at the clothing exchange party.

support from the city of Vienna

As part of the initiative, the city of Vienna has been offering the so -called Viennese repair bon since April 2, 2025. This supports up to 50% of the repair costs, a maximum of 100 euros, and promotes cost estimates with up to 55 euros. Climate City Councilor Jürgen Czernohorszky and Michael Kienesberger, head of environmental protection in Vienna, emphasize the great social and environmental value of such initiatives. Since 2020, over 48,000 items have been repaired and more than 3,100 tons of CO₂ have been saved. [vienna.at]

The "Repair: Fair" not only offers a platform for promoting sustainability and responsible consumption, but also an attractive opportunity for the Viennese population to actively contribute to the circular economy.