Austrian Beer Industry Grows in 2024
Production in 2024 rose by 1.1% to 10.09 million hectolitres, despite “consumer reluctance to spend” amid high inflation.
Vienna to Introduce Alcohol-Free Zone Near Floridsdorf Station
The ban at Franz-Jonas-Platz, following a similar zone established at Praterstern in 2018, will begin next month.
People in Austria Drink 100 Litres of Beer Annually
Despite a decline in consumption, beer remains a central part of the Austria’s drinking culture for 84% of residents.
ÖAMTC: Over 2,600 Alcohol-Related Traffic Accidents in 2023
This year has already seen 30 fatalities in alcohol-related crashes – surpassing the total number for the whole of last year.
Addiction Help Center Criticizes Alcohol Discounts
Approximately one million Austrian citizens exhibit problematic drinking behaviour, with around 370,000 being considered alcoholics.
