Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Since 2024, Viennese sausage stands have been part of UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage. They are not just snack stands, but for many a social meeting place and cultural landmark of the city. The tradition of the stalls dates back to the 19th century. Over time, they have evolved to offer other snacks and drinks in addition to sausages. Locals and tourists alike meet here to chat, take a break and enjoy a drink and a bite to eat.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:30 What are “Wiener Würstelstände”
01:33 The sausage maker
03:04 The stands’ history
03:28 The look of a Würstelstand
04:24 The sausage
06:08 Bestseller “Käsekrainer”
06:49 Outro
CREDITS
Report: Christine Lebert
Camera: Neven Hillebrands
Edit: Neven Hillebrands
Supervising editor: Jana Oertel
#dweuromaxx #vienna #streetfood
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Since 2024, Viennese sausage stands have been part of UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage. They are not just snack stands, but for many a social meeting place and cultural landmark of the city. The tradition of the stalls dates back to the 19th century. Over time, they have evolved to offer other snacks and drinks in addition to sausages. Locals and tourists alike meet here to chat, take a break and enjoy a drink and a bite to eat.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:30 What are “Wiener Würstelstände”
01:33 The sausage maker
03:04 The stands’ history
03:28 The look of a Würstelstand
04:24 The sausage
06:08 Bestseller “Käsekrainer”
06:49 Outro
CREDITS
Report: Christine Lebert
Camera: Neven Hillebrands
Edit: Neven Hillebrands
Supervising editor: Jana Oertel
#dweuromaxx #vienna #streetfood
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Subscribe to DW Food:
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DW Food brings you the perfect blend of culinary trends, easy DIY recipes, exciting food secrets & a look behind the scenes of Europe’s culinary culture.
