Program on National Day 2025 in Vienna: Performance Show at Heldenplatz and Many Open Doors

As usual, the national holiday in Vienna starts at 9:30 AM with a wreath-laying ceremony by Van der Bellen and then the federal government. At Heldenplatz, the army will showcase various aircraft and equipment. After the swearing-in of new recruits, there will be further demonstrations. Additional stations will be set up by the Federal Army at Am Hof, near the Burgtheater, and the Freyung. The event concludes with the "Zapfenstreich" at 5 PM.

Van der Bellen Welcomes Visitors in Vienna's Hofburg

From 10 AM, the Presidential Chancellery will open its doors. Van der Bellen and his wife Doris Schmidauer will welcome the first visitors at the Hofburg. The president aims to "make his official premises a place of encounter and exchange on the national holiday." During exploration tours, guests can learn about the history and present of the building. Staff from various departments will answer questions. Visitors can, for example, see the Maria Theresa Room, often used for official occasions. The visit is possible without registration.

Chancellery and Ministries Also Open

Across at Ballhausplatz, the Chancellery is also open. Between 12 and 5 PM, the premises can be visited. Chancellor Christian Stocker will be present for discussions, as will Minister Claudia Plakolm and State Secretary Alexander Pröll (all ÖVP). There are also exhibitions on the Administrative Library, "30 Years of Austria in the EU," and an information stand on ID Austria. The Foreign and Finance Ministries are also open for tours, with Markus Marterbauer (SPÖ) announced as the host in the latter. The Women's, Education, and Justice Ministries also have programs.

Exchange with Members of Parliament Possible

One-hour exploration tours are available during the Open House Day at the Parliament. Entry is possible from 10 AM, with the President of the National Council and the President of the Federal Council welcoming the guests. In addition to the meeting rooms, the "Plenarium" under the glass dome and the otherwise inaccessible committee rooms can be visited. In the Hall of Columns, an exchange with politicians is possible. The tour ends on the ramp of the Parliament, which is otherwise reserved for state guests. Time slots are available for the tours, and these can be booked via the Parliament's website. The offer is available in German, English, and Austrian Sign Language.

"Police Day" at the Ministry of the Interior and Safety Festival at Rathausplatz

The Ministry of the Interior invites you to "Police Day" on the National Holiday. At Minoritenplatz, a concert by the Lower Austrian Police Band begins at noon. A total of seven program points introduce various units. At the stands, there are various challenges with competitions for the participants. The police service dogs also make an appearance, and a joint operational demonstration concludes the event.

Additionally, the Vienna Safety Festival takes place at Rathausplatz. 41 organizations from the fields of security, health, environment, and social services present their activities.

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(APA/Red)

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