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In our ÖI blog we tell interesting stories from Austria and give tips on learning German.

Primary school, secondary modern school, grammar school, commercial academy, technical college and more: anyone familiarising themselves with the Austrian school system will

We are starting a new series of free webinars on working and living in Austria – together with the Austrian Integration Fund

Hiking is one of the most popular leisure activities in Austria. Around two-thirds of the population regularly hit the trails – with

Tracht

The joyous tones of an accordion, happy chatter, a sea of colourful clothes: Whether public festivals, fairs or weddings, Austrian traditional clothing,

Would you like to attend an online German course and get a first impression of how our online group courses work? Take

Your guide to Austria’s much-loved wine taverns The irresistible smell of fresh bread, a glass of crisp white wine in your hand,

Enjoyment from Lake Constance to Lake Neusiedl Nine federal states, countless traditional dishes: Austrians know a thing or two about great food.

Melange, Einspänner, Fiaker and Franziskaner: If you browse through the menus of Austrian coffee shops, you’ll come across numerous coffee specialities –

From “Griaß di” to “Baba”: if you want to communicate in Austria, you’ll often need a lot more language prowess than just

Austria may be a small country, but mighty big when it comes to customs and traditions – which play a central role

Fast & efficient learning success Sure, German can be a tricky language to learn. However, with the right strategy and motivation, learning

Would you like to attend a language course in Austria? Choose from these recommended language schools in Salzburg, Vienna and Styria! The

Home you are great authors When thinking of Austrian culture, you’ll inevitably think about internationally renowned institutions such as the Salzburg Festival,

A tour through the Austrian festival summer Austria is known for its many theaters, operas and performance stages. So when temperatures start

Start the new year with lots of joy and enthusiasm! We hope you can keep some of your New Year’s resolutions –

Enjoy the holidays and have a good rest! We look forward to seeing you again next year!

We introduce Lena Hoschek, Robert Comploj, Stefan Sagmeister and Dominik Haffner in the current issue of our journal Österreich Spiegel – all

The year 2022 was marked by the 25th anniversary of the Österreich Institut, the visit and preparation of the International Conference for

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