Discussion in Velden

Trouble over the location of the weekly market

The vendors don't like it at the Marietta parking lot.(Bild: Hermann Sobe )

There was more frequency in the center of Velden, on Gemonaplatz, where the stallholders want to return. Negotiations begin.

The weekly market in Velden, which is held every Thursday in the Marietta parking lot, is a source of controversy. Not only the market traders, but also the visitors do not find the location ideal. The vendors want to return to Gemonaplatz, where there are also public toilet facilities, something that is lacking in the Marietta parking lot.

A vegetable vendor: "The current location here in the Marietta parking lot is simply not an option in the long term. We want to go back to Gemonaplatz, where we used to be. There's more life there because you're closer to the lake, which is also busier. Hardly anyone goes up to the parking lot here, only those who want to drive to the stalls in comfort. The Gemonaplatz is also much more pleasant to look at."

Another wish: a shopping experience in the evening too
Market visitors have another wish: the market should also attract shoppers in the evening. "That would be awesome!" say some market traders; in July and August, when there is a lot going on at Lake Wörthersee, that would be great.

For the time being, they want to approach the municipality to be allowed to move the location back to Gemonaplatz. Hannes Markowitz, head of the Velden tourism company: "Talks will be held with the market drivers over the next few weeks. Then, together with the mayor, a decision will be made that is satisfactory for everyone."