The best tips for learning German
Fast & efficient learning success Sure, German can be a tricky language to learn. However, with the right strategy and motivation, learning German is a lot easier than you might think – whether for university, work or simply for your next trip abroad. Here we’ve put together our best tips and tricks to help you […]
On-Site courses in Austria
Would you like to attend a language course in Austria? Choose from these recommended language schools in Salzburg, Vienna and Styria! The International Cultural Institute (IKI Vienna) was founded in 1981 by German teachers and is today a renowned German school for international students. With 450-500 participants per month from all over the world and […]
From past to present: 10 famous Austrian writers you need to know
Home you are great authors When thinking of Austrian culture, you’ll inevitably think about internationally renowned institutions such as the Salzburg Festival, the Opera Ball or historical sites such as Schönbrunn Palace. However, the country has much more to offer – for example a whole host of world-famous authors whose works have been published, translated […]
Music festivals in Austria: from Mozart to metal
A tour through the Austrian festival summer Austria is known for its many theaters, operas and performance stages. So when temperatures start climbing and evenings get longer during the warm season, it’s only natural that open air venues are taking centre stage. From Lake Neusiedl to Lake Constance, there are plenty of music festivals across […]
Happy new year!
Start the new year with lots of joy and enthusiasm! We hope you can keep some of your New Year’s resolutions – e.g. learning a new language! Brush up your German skills, e.g. Above you can see the typical New Year’s saying: “ein guter Rutsch ins neue Jahr” means “a good slide into the new […]
Merry Christmas!
Enjoy the holidays and have a good rest! We look forward to seeing you again next year!
Österreich Spiegel 104: Design from Austria
We introduce Lena Hoschek, Robert Comploj, Stefan Sagmeister and Dominik Haffner in the current issue of our journal Österreich Spiegel – all four are successful designers from Austria. Find out more about the Wiener Werkstätte and the Frankfurt kitchen, which was designed by the Viennese Margarete Schütte-Lihotzky. Order Österreich Spiegel as an annual subscription! Prices […]