That's how Austria celebrates its national holiday

For the national holiday, everything is in the country: the highlight, of course, is the exhibition of the Austrian army. The memory of the decision of eternal neutrality of 1955 begins with that of the deceased, the federal president (9 o'clock) and the federal government (9:30) lie down in the crypt garlands of the place of the Heroes. It continues at 10:30 with the dedication of more than 1,000 recruits.

The traditional showcase of the army extends over several squares of the city, from Heroes Square to Burgtheater Square up to the Schottengbade. On the Freyung or Am Hof, you can also meet helicopters, tanks and information stands on the 26th (and sometimes already the previous days and weekends) (see box).

HighlightsChancellor Kurz, Minister Gernot Blümel and Minister Juliane Bogner-Strauß (all the ÖVP) of the Federal Chancellery will meet personally on Friday and offer guided tours until 17.00. From 10 to 18 hours, the doors of the courthouse are open. Those interested in culture can visit the Austrian National Library on October 26th. The relocated parliament proposes a "Meet & Greet" with delegates and exhibitions in alternative venues, from the plenary room of the Grand Redoutensaal at the Hofburg to the construction site of the information point located near the building on the Ring. The presidential trio of the National Council and the President of the Federal Council open the door of Josefsplatz at 10 am From 9 am to 5 pm (also Thursday), the emergency vehicles, the rescue helicopter "C9" and "Die Helfer Wiens", ie all the Viennese relief and rescue organizations rescue, can be seen at the "Festival of Safety" on the Rathausplatz.

The exhibition is divided into several places of the city

1 place of heroes. On the Heroes Square, demonstrations of the Jagdkommando, air support, Jägerbrigade, guard, military patrols and military sport were held up to the anti-aircraft missile school and deployment base. abroad.

2 Burgtheater. The Army Personnel Office, the 3rd Jägerbrigade, the Panzergrenadier Brigade and the ABC Defense, the Children's World and the Press and Control Center invite you to the Burgtheater.

3 Schottengbade. The 6th Mountain Brigade and the ABC Defense Center are on site.

4 At the farm. Field stands: cyber defense, army personnel office, army school, demining service, military technology and weapons, command of land forces.

5 ditch. Stand info of sanitary logistics.

6 Freyung. Look at the militia and the military dogs.

7 Michaelerplatz. Military chaplaincy and cyber defense.