The Salzburg Christmas market takes place as usual
The restrictions in the area of gastronomy in particular make Christmas market fans sit up and take notice. From Monday onwards, there should be no consumption while standing, nor should alcohol be served at snack bars and occasional markets. The State of Salzburg announced this yesterday evening.
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The governor will not be able to save the winter season with these tightening, is about the FPÖ Salzburg in a first response safe. And further: “A ban on alcohol at the Christmas market is roughly equivalent to a ban on swimming in the indoor pool,” says Freedom Club chairwoman Marlene Svazek.
Do you need alcohol at the Christmas market?
Of course, mulled wine is part of the Christmas market, but above all it is about the senses – smelling, tasting and hearing, says the organizer of the Salzburg Christmas market Wolfgang Haider in an interview with SALZBURG24 on Friday. “Christmas markets are not drinking and eating markets”.
Alcohol ban applies until November 30th
We have prepared well for the situation and therefore the Salzburg Christmas Market will take place as planned with 2-G from November 18 to January 1, 2022 as usual. According to current regional regulations, no alcohol will be served until November 30th, but all drinks from cocoa to tea and children’s punch are sold in a mug with a lid. “For us, it’s not about sales, but rather that the Christmas market finally takes place again after two years,” said Haider. That is also an important signal.
Christkindlmarkt dresses up for visitors
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With the drink or hot chestnuts in hand, you could stroll around or stop for a moment – the numerous dumped and covered rubbish bins in the area should be an invitation to do so. “The regulation for consumption while sitting is only gilded for inside, but not for outside,” explains Haider in conclusion.
(Source: SALZBURG24)