Vienna has been in lockdown again since Monday – even if this is not yet clearly noticeable everywhere. While there were only a few people in the city center during the first curfew in 2020, this time the picture was different. There was brisk delivery activity everywhere, and there were not so few passers-by. The subway was busy.
On the platforms and public transport, unlike the first lockdown – when the trains were often almost empty – hardly any difference to the previous weeks was noticeable on Monday morning. Only at the transfer hubs and the associated shopping malls were there significantly fewer people due to the closed shops. According to the office of City Councilor Peter Hanke (SPÖ), who is responsible for Wiener Linien, figures on the possible decline in public transport frequency will only be available in a few days. According to a spokesman, however, the past exit restrictions have shown that fewer and fewer passengers have stayed at home. The night subway will remain for the time being. However, there is a temporary end to the Twin City Liner.Many suppliers on the moveNot only in the public transport, there was also a lot going on on the promenade of the city. Many shops on Kärntner Strasse, for example, received deliveries – just like every Monday morning. Despite the uncomfortable autumn weather, numerous passers-by could be seen, including a few remaining tourists. However, there were significantly fewer than usual in the run-up to Christmas. Christmas market stalls closedWithout access restrictions, some Christmas market areas can now be visited – for example on Rathausplatz. However, there are no more stands open either. At least the Christmas world in the Rathauspark will continue to shine. Only the rides set up there, such as the Ferris wheel, will no longer be available for the next three weeks.
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