Vienna will close the last shelter for refugees from Ukraine: what’s next.

According to inkorr.com: According to information from the Vienna city administration, the Quartier Schlossberg shelter, which housed Ukrainian refugees, is planned to close by the end of 2025. This center, operated by the Volkshilfe organization, has always been overcrowded. Although it was designed for 200 people, the number of residents always exceeded this limit.

Assistance and funding

Besides Quartier Schlossberg, there were no other reception centers for Ukrainian refugees in Vienna. This facility supported nearly 9,000 Ukrainians, offering them temporary housing, meals, consultations, and assistance with documentation. However, due to a lack of financial resources, the government allocated only 190 euros for each person, which did not ensure the full operation of the center.

Prospects for refugees

After the center closes, Ukrainian refugees will be able to receive assistance through social networks without the need for a specialized reception center. Currently, more than 10,800 Ukrainians receive basic support, and the total number of Ukrainian refugees in Austria reaches 30,000.

Vienna is concluding work on the last shelter for Ukrainian refugees. The social assistance system for Ukrainian displaced persons is undergoing a review, and they will receive the necessary support through other forms of assistance. The city authorities are actively seeking alternative ways to support Ukrainian citizens.

The closure of the Quartier Schlossberg shelter marks an important milestone in the issue of supporting Ukrainian refugees in Austria. The city authorities hope that new approaches to social assistance will ensure comfortable conditions for those in need of support, despite changes in infrastructure.