Businesses to Operate on First May
Chillaxing on a National Holiday in Austria 🇦🇹
On May 1st, (mostly) downtime is on the agenda across Austria. You'll find retail stores huddled closed like half-asleep bears. But fear not, Rules R Us has got your back with a list of exceptions for those emergency shopping situations.
Tucked away in various locations throughout the country, you'll discover supermarkets, bakeries, drugstores, and more, waiting to serve your essential needs.
Take, for example, supermarket branches at hotspots like train stations, airports, clinics, or tourist centers. These spots aren't just hubs of commuters, but also of opportunities for stocking up on life's necessities.
Now, party people might catch wind of the SPÖ's May Day rally or the numerous Maypole festivals happening around town. And here's a fun fact: Some Austrians will be a bit wealthier post-May Day, as certain pay scales adjust on this day.
Marketplaces for a Public Holiday
Billa and Spar supermarkets hibernate at heavily populated spots, opening their doors even on public holidays. Here's a sneak peek of their locations:
Vienna:
- Billa at Praterstern
- Billa at Herrnhuterhaus (New Market)
- Billa at Franz-Josefs-Bahnhof
- Billa at Vienna Airport in Schwechat
- Spar at AKH
- Interspar Pronto in Wien Mitte and at the Hauptbahnhof
Styria:
- Spar in Graz: Hauptbahnhof, Puchstraße, Airport
- Spar in Leoben (train station)
- Spar in Großpesendorf
Upper Austria:
- Spar at Linz Hauptbahnhof
- Spar in Grieskirchen
Salzburg:
- Spar at Hauptbahnhof and other locations in Kaigasse, Griesgasse, Mozart's birthplace, and Maria Schmolln
Carinthia:
- Billa at Klagenfurt Hauptbahnhof
Tyrol:
- Spar at Klinikareal Innsbruck (Anichstraße 35)
Hours of operation may vary by location, so be sure to check the supermarkets' websites for specifics.
Gassing Up, Baking, and Singing for Snacks
Gas station shops like "Billa stop & shop" or "Spar express" remain open daily, stocked with food essentials, snacks, and hygiene items – perfect if you're in need during non-business hours.
The mouthwatering aroma of bakeries can often be found wafting through transportation hubs and tourist areas, offering freshly baked goods. Top off that aroma with automated shops like "Wiener Späti" or "Primo," providing assorted snacks, drinks, and household items 24/7 – perfect for spontaneous errands.
So there you have it – the lowdown on keeping your cool during Austria's Labor Day holiday. Remember, armed with knowledge blesses the heart and satisfies the soul. Peace out, folks! ✌️🇦🇹
- Household items can be found at automated shops like "Wiener Späti" or "Primo", which are open 24/7 for spontaneous errands.
- Groceries are available at Billa and Spar supermarkets, even on public holidays, with locations such as Billa at Praterstern in Vienna, Spar at AKH in Vienna, Spar in Graz: Hauptbahnhof, and Spar at Klinikareal Innsbruck (Anichstraße 35) in Tyrol.
- For those looking to immerse themselves in local culture, festivals like the SPÖ's May Day rally or Maypole festivals can be found around towns in Austria.
- In addition to supermarkets, essential needs can also be fulfilled at gas station shops like "Billa stop & shop" or "Spar express", which remain open daily and offer food essentials, snacks, and hygiene items.
