Würstelstand

A Würstelstand (literally "sausage stand"; plural Würstelstände) is a traditional Austrian street food retail outlet selling hot dogs, sausages, and side dishes.^[1] They are an ubiquitous sight in Vienna.^[2]

History

Würstelstände were initially movable stalls created during the period of the Austro-Hungarian Empire to provide a source of income for disabled veterans.^{[citation needed]} Not until the 1960s were the sales stands allowed to become stationary. Especially in Vienna's inner city, many of them can be found near transit hubs and around subway stations,^[3] providing a late evening catering for night owls. In some Austrian cities, mobile Würstelstände hold operating licenses only for nighttime sales.

See also

• List of hot dog restaurants
• List of restaurants in Vienna

References

Further reading

• Elisabeth Hölzl, Im Banne der Burenwurst: Der Würstelstand als Wille und Vorstellung. Christian Brandstätter, Wien 2001, ISBN 3-85498-105-8 (in German).
• Peter Payer, Der Geschmack der Stadt. Der Wiener Würstelstand – Nahversorger und Imageproduzent. Archived 2015-12-21 at the Wayback Machine (In German.)

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