Alcohol ban on Franz-Jonas-Platz: Security is going on!

Alcohol ban on Franz-Jonas-Platz: Security is going on!

Franz-Jonas-Platz, 1210 Wien, Österreich - This day, February 7, 2025, the new alcohol ban comes into force on Franz-Jonas-Platz in Floridsdorf. As oe24.at , the corresponding information signs have already been set up at night. This means that the public consumption of alcohol in this area can be punished with sensitive fines, possibly several hundred euros.

The forbidden zone extends across the entire Franz-Jonas-Platz, parts of Schloßhofer Straße, the right Nordbahnstrasse, Pius-Parsch-Platz, as well as the green areas along the railway embankment and the pedestrian zone Franklinstrasse. According to wien.gv.at , the police and the urban "operational team", supported by social workers, regularly carry out checks. Alcoholic beverages can be confiscated and destroyed in doses or bottles. The exception of this ban remains consumption in local, snack stands and market stalls.

security measures and reactions

The Viennese authorities emphasize that the ban on alcohol is a measure to increase the security and attractiveness of the area around the Floridsdorfer train station. Mayor Michael Ludwig said: "Our public places are there for everyone, not for a few who disturb the feeling of security of others." The enforcement of these rules should also be interpreted as a sign of respect for living together in the city. A similar ban on alcohol has existed on the Praterstern since 2018, and important successes have been recorded in the increase in public security.