Alcohol ban in Floridsdorf: New rules for more security!

Alcohol ban in Floridsdorf: New rules for more security!

From February 7, 2025, a comprehensive ban on alcohol will be introduced on Franz-Jonas-Platz in Floridsdorf. This ban extends over several areas, including parts of Schloßhofer Straße and the right Nordbahnstrasse, on Pius-Parsch-Platz and on the green area along the railway embankment. The places affected by this new ban are also listed in the Franklinstrasse pedestrian zone. The measures have been demanded for a long time to increase the attractiveness of the quarter around the train station, as wien.orf.at

Compliance with the ban on alcohol is rigorously checked by the police and the urban “operational team Vienna”, with social workers being present. The police have the authority to control containers such as cans and bottles, and confiscate and destroy alcoholic drinks when people are caught using alcohol in public space. Anyone who violates the ban commits administrative violation. The consumption of alcoholic beverages in local as well as at snack and market stalls, such as "https://www.wien.gv.at/menschen-gesellschaft/ alcohol verbot-floridsdorf.html"> wien.gv.at , are excluded. Mayor Michael Ludwig emphasizes that the enforcement of the rules is of crucial importance.

What does that mean for the residents?

With this measure, not only attempts are made to increase the security in front of the highly frequented S-Bahn and subway station, but also to improve the general appearance of the area. Mayor Ludwig and the Floridsdorf district head Georg Papai support the introduction of the ban with the argument that the security of the residents comes first. This type of prohibition is not new in Vienna - a similar alcohol ban has been on the Praterstern since 2018, which has successfully contributed to improving the security situation.