Expensive wee-wee

Big business with business: 2.50 euros for a toilet!

Despite premium access, there were sometimes long waits outside the toilets on the Kaiserwiese in the Prater

(Bild: Krone KREATIV/zVg)

Curious: Alternative premium toilets at open-air festivals turned out to be a rip-off. Because even the toilet paper was out of

Last Saturday, thousands of fans experienced a nostalgic journey back in time at the "90s Super Show" on the Kaiserwiese in the Prater. While top stars such as Captain Jack, Rednex and Loona transported visitors back to the flashy music decade, the fun was over when it came to going to the toilet.

Because the prices there had nothing to do with the old days. It cost 2.50 euros to use them! As a contribution towards expenses. But you could use the toilet facilities indefinitely. In other words, a WC flat rate. Although there were also free toilet cubicles as an alternative. "They call that premium! To pay for peeing. And I also stood in line for half an hour. But at least I got a nice ribbon," said one disgruntled visitor. In some cases, there was also no toilet paper left.

When asked by Krone, the organizers said that they wanted to offer visitors who found the "normal" toilets too rustic a "better" alternative. As it was a hot summer's day, people drank more and therefore defecated more, which is why there were sometimes short waiting times. According to the organizer, the premium toilets have been well received in both Germany and Austria. The containers, including support, were provided in Vienna by MA 48.