"Sidewalk cafés are the symbol of a certain calmness and tranquility - even in turbulent times," emphasized the city leader in front of Cafe Landtmann.
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Although sidewalk cafés have been allowed in winter for some time, the Vienna season was officially opened on Tuesday. In perfect weather, Mayor Michael Ludwig (SPÖ) and Chamber of Commerce city chief Walter Ruck advocated for this Viennese institution.
Ruck also looked forward to the visitors of the ESC (Eurovision Song Contest) in May, who can enjoy their time in the city in the sidewalk cafés. And there are quite a few of them: Around 4,500 from the inner city to the suburbs, according to Thomas Peschta, chairman of the gastronomy specialist group in the Vienna Chamber of Commerce. These are not only a piece of lifestyle but also an important revenue factor.
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