Events in Vienna

Be inspired like Beethoven, who roamed these hills in 1814. After gathering at Vienna Main Station (Wien Hauptbahnhof) we'll catch a 20-minute train to a quaint municipality just outside Vienna. A short walk will lead us straight through town and up to its thick walled neo-Gothic church. There, we start our proper hike up and around this picturesque mountain with its token 12th-century castle, which also starred in Stephen Herek's "The Three Musketeers". Expect a lush pine forest, magnificent views and impressive medieval architecture.

But that's not all. Underway we'll also take a detour to the nearby Seegrotte, Europe's largest underwater lake. A mystical place brimming with history.

Price includes train tickets and friendly host. Entrance fee for the 1-hour Seegrotte guided tour and boat ride is ~EUR 18 (not included).

To secure your spots, please ...
Step 1: RSVP here on Meetup first (optional but recommended)
Step 2: Complete your booking at https://vienna.ixpat.com/beethoven

German is the key to endless possibilities - whether for professional growth, academic achievements, or cultural exploration. With over 100 million native speakers, it's one of the most widely spoken languages in Europe. The German language opens access to world-class education, global careers, and rich traditions and literature.

Following your incredible feedback, we continue organizing structured and fun online courses for everyone eager to build/improve their German skills.

Bite-sized and designed around experiential learning, they fit well into tight urban schedules. Number of participants per course level is limited and spots are assigned on a first-come first-served basis.

Course Period:
February 2 - 27, 2026 with sessions every weekday

How to secure your spots:
Step 1: click on your desired course at https://www.expat.info/germancourse#overview
Step 2: from the city list that follows, choose nearest location and finalize your booking

Note: In case courses are fully booked, you can still use above link to sign up for the waiting list.

Griaß di, do you speak German on at least B2 level and want to keep up with your Austrian or Bavarian friends and colleagues? The Austro-Bavarian dialect, as spoken by up to 15.000.000 people in most of Austria and Bavaria, is distinct from Standard German in terms of pronunciation (a becomes o, il becomes ü, ...) and local expressions.

Even basic comprehension can unlock a whole new set of personal and professional opportunities - as well as a deeper understanding of the region's socio-cultural landscape.

Program is open to all German speakers at level B2 and above.

Course Period:
February 2 - 27, 2026 with sessions on Mondays + Fridays

Book your spots now at https://www.expat.info/austrobavariandialect