Positive Assessment by Emergency Services After Frequency Festival 2025

From the beginning until Saturday noon, the Red Cross registered about 1,468 treatments, with 47 patients transported to the hospital. The police reported "significantly under 100 crimes" at the Frequency Festival, mainly involving property offenses.

Frequency Festival 2025: Praise for "Disciplined Audience"

City police commander Franz Bäuchler praised the festival's visitors highly. "It's enjoyable when you have such a disciplined audience." The security instructions were patiently followed, which was not the case before. He positively noted that the young people consumed significantly less alcohol than before the COVID-19 times: "Body awareness has increased." Not a single call was received from residents regarding noise disturbance. "That always used to happen. We had already sought dialogue in advance and raised awareness of this issue."

Some Reports of Sexual Harassment at Frequency Festival 2025

That there are a few bad apples in such a large crowd is unavoidable, said the city police commander. While in previous years there were an average of 300 crimes, the number dropped to just under 100 last year. This year, according to an initial assessment, it is significantly lower. In addition to thefts and a few bodily injuries, some reports of sexual harassment were also filed with the police. Noticeable was the increasing number of drug offenses in road traffic, said Bäuchler. During the festival days, more than 50 drug drivers were taken off the roads in the area: "Soon you will find more drug than alcohol drivers." The temperatures over 30 degrees not only boosted the mood but also increased the number of patient treatments. Most medical measures involved wound care and circulatory stabilization. "The number of hospitalizations was very low at 47," explained Sebastian Frank, managing director of the Red Cross district office in St. Pölten. "We can assume that most of them have long since been discharged."

Frequency Festival 2025 Without Critical Emergencies

According to the Red Cross, there were no critical emergencies. An emergency medical helicopter did not need to be requested. The rescue app proved its worth again, especially at events like this where the area is confusing, said Frank. With the push of a button, the location data of those seeking help is transmitted. All in all, the festival operation ran smoothly. "Despite the oppressive heat, the employees of the Red Cross mastered their tasks on the festival grounds." The guests also largely held their own. Frank also highlighted the good cooperation of the emergency services with the festival organizer. Emergency doctor Berndt Schreiner emphasized the good collaboration for the benefit of the patients, both on-site and with the University Hospital St. Pölten. "Through close cooperation, especially with the Ortho-Trauma Center and the Emergency Center, optimal care for the affected festival guests is ensured."

ÖAMTC Recorded Over 100 Operations at Frequency Festival 2025

The breakdown helpers of the ÖAMTC had their hands full. "There were 130 to 140 operations," summarized spokeswoman Romana Schuster. The focus was on jump-starting, as not only cold but also great heat affects the car battery. The operations also involved lost car keys, flat tires, and reattaching license plates that had been removed by drivers out of fear of theft or a prank. One breakdown driver took on the role of a taxi driver. Two unfamiliar young people, who had been discharged from the hospital, could not find their way back to the festival grounds. They asked the man if he could take them. "He took pity," Schuster described. According to the ÖAMTC spokeswoman, the departure of the visitors worked very well. During the night, fewer visitors left the grounds this time, so it was relatively quiet. It only got a bit congested around Saturday noon.

(APA/Red)

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