On 7 April, terraces reopened all across Luxembourg. This decision allowed thousands of residents and cross-border workers to get some fresh air and enjoy the first rays of sunshine of the season.
But residents and people travelling through the Grand Duchy were not the only ones to welcome this first tentative step towards normality. The businesses of the Horesca sector were among the first to rejoice, and they have openly expressed their relief and happiness.
But they are not the only ones, according to Serge Wilmes, chief alderman of Luxembourg City council. Although he was not able to give any specific figures, he stated that the capital’s terraces are often full and he considers the effects of the measure to be mostly positive.
Wilmes did acknowledge that on Saturdays, it can get a bit crowded, to the point that there are “sometimes almost too many people in one place”. Nevertheless, the local politician assured that overall, “things are going relatively well” as far as the health measures are concerned.
And it’s not just the Horesca establishments that are benefiting from this “new influx”. Retailers are also expected to benefit.
“The good weather, the markets and the terraces have given a new face to Luxembourg City”, he said, recalling that “the situation really was a lot more depressing three weeks ago”.
In short, he drew a “very positive” conclusion from the reopening of the terraces and added that ephemeral terraces would emerge all over the capital.
This will “give a new look to Luxembourg City” and put a smile on the face of many restaurant owners.
