Location: Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to, the following areas in Vienna:
- 1st District- Heldenplatz marching counterflow on Ring Road – Final Event scheduled for 18:00 at Ballhausplatz.
- 1st District- Museums Quartier 12:00pm – 8:00pm
- 1st District– Rathaus
- 1st District- Stadtpark
- 1st District- Staatsoper (State Opera) 12:00pm – 8:00pm
- 1st District- Schwarzenbergplatz 1:00pm – 6:0pm
- 1st District- Platz der Menschenrechte (Human Rights Square) 2:45pm – 6:00pm
Event: There is an expected demonstration against COVID-19 lockdowns for the unvaccinated and mandatory vaccinations for some professions. Thousands of protesters are expected. Counter protests are to be expected.
Actions to take:
- Avoid the areas of demonstration.
- Exercise caution if unexpectedly in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests.
- Monitor local media for updates.
- Keep a low profile.
Assistance:
- U.S. Embassy Vienna+43 1 313-39-7535+43 1 313-39-0 (after hours)
- ConsulateVienna@state.gov
- State Department – Consular Affairs888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
- Austria Country Information
- Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates.