Even without an event

The first GTIs have already rolled up to Lake Wörthersee

The Mischkulnig filling station in Velden is a hotspot for GTI fans. According to the police, things have remained peaceful there too.(Bild: Hermann Sobe)

Over the long weekend, the cars will once again be on display at the familiar locations.

So they have arrived after all: Just in time for Ascension Day, the first GTI fans have arrived in the region between Lake Wörthersee and Lake Faak. "There aren't as many as in previous years, but at least some of them are here. And they are all very disciplined. The spectators are happy to be able to see the cars," says Johann Pressinger from Arneitz Village on Lake Faak. This is a relief for the local businesses. Because, as reported, they had feared that the PS fans would stay away completely after the end of the official GTI meeting.

Even without an official event, some PS fans have arrived.(Bild: Hermann Sobe)

The Carinthian police were already preparing in advance for a possible rush on this extended weekend. "Everything has remained calm so far. There have been no riots or incidents on the part of the fans," according to the Carinthian state police headquarters. The drivers of the tuned vehicles have also refrained from "rubber, rubber" excesses so far.