Simmeringer street festival: Festive mood despite critical voices!

Simmeringer street festival: Festive mood despite critical voices!

Last Saturday, hundreds of visitors flocked to the Simmeringer street festival, which took place along the main street between the U3 stations Simmering and Enkplatz. There was something for every taste with an impressive offer of over 150 stands. From culinary delights to refreshing drinks - the selection was diverse and provided a good overview of local gastronomy and trading companies. The "Savarona" café was also creative and enlarged its garden with additional beer tables and umbrellas, while the tables were also well filled in front of the "Kroki Grill", which underlined the lively atmosphere. [Meinverzirk] reports that the event lasted from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the close neighborhood with its many small stands and live music created a happy atmosphere.

But not everything was rosy. Some residents expressed criticism of the lack of diversity of the stands and complained that only a few of Simmeringer companies were operated. The police were also on site and ensured that the measures such as the locks for cars and trams were strictly observed at the magistrate's decision. These were arranged from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., which meant that the residents were temporarily no access to their garage entrances, especially on Simmeringer Hauptstraße 30–32.

A colorful program for everyone

The Simmeringer street festival is not only an opportunity to enjoy local delicacies, but also to strengthen the community. A 1.6 kilometer -long street market stretched across the entire main street and offered various attractions, including flea markets, carousels, bouncy castles and pony rides. Local retailers attracted visitors with offers at reduced prices. The journey was recommended by the good connection of the U3, which brought many guests to the district. The main street in Simmering has a historical meaning as a traffic route because it has already been used by the Romans. [Freundferien] emphasizes that such street festivals help promote local culture and to strengthen the sense of community of the Viennese.

Today, events such as the Simmeringer street festival are a valuable part of Vienna's city life. They enable direct contact between residents, local dealers and artists, which promotes cooperation in the city. Against the backdrop of the historic main street it became clear how much the Viennese treasures that combine both traditional craft and modern gastronomic trends. After all, such Grätfeste are not only an opportunity to celebrate, but also to support local businesses and make the cityscape more alive. The anticipation and the community identity in the districts are increasing steadily, as can be observed at similar events in other parts of Vienna. [1,000 things] sums it up: these festivals are the pulse of the city.