Cycling challenge at the Vienna Film Festival: 20 euro voucher for the first 50!

Cycling challenge at the Vienna Film Festival: 20 euro voucher for the first 50!

On August 25, 2025, Vienna will be the venue for the renowned Vienna Film Festival at Rathausplatz. What many people don't know: This year, traveling by bike will be rewarded with a great incentive! The first 50 cyclists to set off will receive a gastronomy voucher worth 20 euros, valid at all stands on the festival grounds. This campaign is not only intended to delight the guests, but also to set an example for the promotion of environmentally friendly mobility. According to the organizers of the Vienna Climate Tour initiative, the “Bicycle Challenge” will introduce a motivating measure to support climate-friendly behavior. Climate City Councilor Jürgen Czernohorszky emphasizes that this challenge is intended to reward the environmentally conscious actions of the Viennese. MyDistrict reports that from 4:30 p.m. the anticipation at the bike parking facilities on Lichtenfelsgasse increases.

The reasons for such initiatives are obvious. This campaign is one of the larger goals of the Climate Tour 2023, which brings the overarching theme of the circular economy to the fore. Visitors can prepare not only for the culinary delicacies, but also for exciting information about resource conservation, recycling and sustainable consumption. The different key topics are clearly presented on eight e-cargo bikes in the city. They offer high-quality information, hands-on activities and practical tips for everyday life, while you have the opportunity to talk to city experts. Further information about the climate tour is available at wien.gv.at.

Vienna is on the right track

But what is the status of the bicycle infrastructure in Vienna? Berlin, Copenhagen and Utrecht have shown the way: In these cities, cycling is viewed as a first-class mobility solution. In Utrecht, for example, around 125,000 cyclists make up around a third of the population every day, and the proportion of short-distance cycling is impressively high. In order to develop Vienna in this direction, measures such as the redesign of Mariahilfer Straße between 2014 and 2015 have already shown positive effects. Here, car-free zones and improved bicycle lanes ensured an increase in visitor frequency of up to 20 percent. Retailers even reported sales increases of up to 10 percent - a clear sign that cycling is not only good for air quality, but also for the economy. WerideGermany has documented some of these positive developments.

The Vienna Film Festival will not only be a place for cinematic experiences, but also a stage for sustainable initiatives. Cycling festival-goers can look forward to an unforgettable mix of environmental awareness and enjoyment, as the city continues to work to improve conditions for cyclists. So be there when Vienna celebrates its environmentally conscious talents and enjoy the special benefits the festival has to offer!