Outrage in Tyrol: Local numbers parking fees, tourists nothing!

Outrage in Tyrol: Local numbers parking fees, tourists nothing!

angry winter athletes in Tyrol are in turmoil over the drastic increase in parking fees in popular skiing and toboggan areas. In the Praxmar and Lüsens region, which belongs to the municipality of St. Sigmund, there are massive protests after the daily parking fee has risen from five to eight euros on December 1st. A local told the "crown" that it was particularly annoying that tourists can park with a guest card for free, while the locals now have to dig deeper into their pockets. According to Mayor Anton Schiffmann, the reason for increasing the lease agreement of a landowner who was dissatisfied with the previous fees and asked for more.

further price increases for winter sports enthusiasts

The price increase is not only noticeable in St. Sigmund. Even in the nearby Achensee area, cross -country skiers have to expect unpleasant price increases. For a season ticket, the price rose from 80 to 100 euros, which corresponds to an increase of 25 percent. In addition, you now also have to pay eight euros for parking in Pertisau. This new fee structure causes resentment in winter sports enthusiasts, especially since the tariffs were significant for locals, while tourists with guest cards continue to get out.

in Worpswede, Mayor Stefan Schwenke observes an emerging problem with tourists who do not properly use the parking facilities. Many users of the parking spaces prefer to park without a valid ticket, which deprives the Klamme community. "It's a shame because this money would benefit tourism again," said Schwenke. Despite daily controls, the quota of the ticket buyers is sad; Only a third of the users pull a ticket. In order to improve this Situation, the controls should be intensified, but an increase in staff is not the solution, since it would cause additional costs that would reduce the income again.