# Vienna to Build Memorial for Guest Workers

November 2, 2026 at 03:13 PM

> Vienna will honor labor migrants with a new memorial in the Favoriten district by 2030, funded through public donations and fundraising.

The city of **Vienna** plans to establish a memorial for guest workers in the **Favoriten** district by 2030. Culture Councilor **Veronica Kaup-Hasler** announced the project near the main railway station, honoring those who arrived under labor pacts from 1962 to 1966.

An artistic competition by **Kunst im öffentlichen Raum** will determine the design in 2028, with a jury decision in 2029. While the city finances the competition, construction costs of 150,000 to 250,000 Euro will be funded through donations and fundraising.

Initiated by Savo Ristić and Senol Grasl-Akkilic, the project includes an educational space by **Volkshilfe Wien**. A scientific advisory board begins work in 2027 to document the history of labor migration, following delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.


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