In fact, Vienna’s inner city was well attended shortly after 10 p.m. At Graben and around Stephansplatz, many celebrants also enjoyed the unusually mild temperatures.
In general, the addition appliesMeeting of people on New Year’s Eve in public places is not a “gathering” because the necessary organizational structure is lacking, the police said in advance. Therefore, there is no mask requirement even with larger crowds.
However, as soon as an outdoor celebration has the character of an event or resembles a gathering, it is no longer allowed according to the Ministry of Health. So: A huge party on Stephansplatz or Wiener Graben should not be allowed to take place.
Macarena am Stephansplatz
Was this fine line crossed on Friday evening? Shortly before 9 p.m., 50 to 100 opponents of the measures danced to the party hit “Macarena” on Stephansplatz. The police were present with a larger contingent. Jennifer Klauninger, a well-known corona protest organizer, was among the dancers, as video recordings on Twitter showed.