Renovation is complete

Heuplatz gets a new look for the Altstadtstauber

Speaker Sandra Wassermann opens the new Heuplatz.(Bild: Christian Tragner)

The construction work at Heuplatz in Klagenfurt has been completed just in time for the Altstadtzauber, and a new oasis with three islands, giant benches and the tried and tested sausage stand has been created. The popular guest gardens will also reopen on Thursday.

 

The construction work at Heuplatz has been completed just in time for the magic of the old town. The grand opening is on Thursday. A new oasis with three islands, giant benches and the tried-and-tested sausage stand has been created. "A pedestrian zone is being built, but it remains to be seen whether the planned cycle path can be implemented," says consultant Sandra Wassermann (FP). "This will allow Kaffeewerkstadt and the Le Burger restaurant to move back into their thriving guest gardens." The few parking spaces in front of the court have been removed.

Le Burger managing director Brigitte Biber(Bild: Christian Tragner)

Many Klagenfurters are not happy that only paving stones have been laid. A green area is still being built. Two old trees also remain.

"Le Burger" is looking forward to the opening. "We suffered losses due to the closure of the restaurant garden on April 10 and also had to lay off three employees," complains managing director Brigitte Biber. "There was only a small amount of promotion." Other businesses can now also breathe a sigh of relief ...

What's next for the construction work in the city? "Work on Pfarrplatz will probably not start until 2026," says Wassermann. "There is now a meeting about Cardinalplatz, where a second underground parking garage is to be built. The conversion of Heiligengeistplatz is unrealistic for me, it would have to be paid for by the KEBIP (Klagenfurt Electric Bus Investment Project). It doesn't look like that will happen."