Events

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WEBERBRÄU, WEBERZEILE Ried im Innkreis| 06.06.2023 |19:00

Lido Sounds Festival Competition

Urfahrmarkt, OPEN AIR, Linz| 16.06.2023 - 18.06.2023 |14:00 - 23:59

Are you a fan of good music and Upper Austria?


Lucky for you, the music festival "Lido Sounds" is taking place in Linz this summer from June 16th to 18th and Welcome2Upper Austria is giving away 3x day tickets for you!

Take your chance to win a day pass and enjoy great music from international and local artists!

Here is how it works:
1. Register below to participate
2. Make a short video where you are:

  • introduce yourself and what you do in Upper Austria
  • tell what you particularly like about Upper Austria
  • share your favorite song by the artists of the Lido Sounds Festival.

3. Post your video on Instagram with the hashtag #w2ua_lidosounds and tag us @welcome2upperaustria.

The 3 best videos with the most likes will win a day pass of their choice!

The competition takes place from 05.04.2023 till 22.05.2023

Feuerkogel Day Trip

Feuerkogel, Ebensee| 24.06.2023 |8:00 - 18:00

What could be better in summer than a hike with a group of friends, great views, and a yummy meal afterward!

Come with us on a day trip to the Feuerkogel, the sunniest high plateau in the whole of Upper Austria! Together we will enjoy a breathtaking 360-degree panoramic view of the Dachstein and the lake region and an unforgettable experience in the heart of the Salzkammergut.

A cable car takes you to the top of the Feuerkogel at an altitude of 1600 meters. There you can go for a walk or do some sports that are more adventuresome!

We also invite you to have a nice lunch all together.

After that, all hiking enthusiasts can gain interesting insights into the Feuerkogel region on a themed tour with a professional guide. The tour will last approximately 2,5 hours including several breaks and is also suitable for children.

When: 24.6.2023

Meeting points:

  • Linz: Bus transfer at 9:00 a.m from Hafenstraße 47-51, Linz
  • Mattighofen: Bus transfer at 8.15 a.m from Stallhofner Straße 3 (KTM), Mattighofen
  • Ried im Innkreis: 9.00 a.m from Dr.Thomas-Senn-Straße 10 (WKO), Ried im Innkreis
  • Meeting point if you arrive by car: 10:30 a.m at the station of the Feuerkogel cable car, Rudolf Ippisch-Platz 4, 4802 Ebensee

Parking: Comfortable and free parking directly at the valley station of the Feuerkogel cable car.
Address: Rudolf Ippisch-Platz 4, 4802 Ebensee

Good to know:
-The tour will take place in the event of good weather only. You will be informed on time.

Costs (including the bus transfer and cable car and food):
Adults: 30 EUR
Kids age 6-15 years: 15 EUR
Kids 0-6 years: free

Optional costs: guided tour - 5 EUR extra (Kids age 0-6 free)


Cancelation conditions:
Registered persons can cancel their registration until 16.06.2023 at the latest via email to info@welcome2upperaustria.com
If registered persons fail to cancel by the above-mentioned deadline we are obliged to charge the full price.

Diet:
In the event that you prefer vegetarian food, we kindly ask you to let us know beforehand until 15.06.2023 via email to info@welcome2upperaustria.com  (We will then try to arrange for a vegetarian option; unfortunately, vegan options will not be available)


Register now and spend a beautiful day with new friends! W2UA Registration form - Feuerkogel Day Trip (marketingsuite.info)

International House Summer Party

Tabakfabrik, Linz| 4.07.2023 |17:00 - 21:00

We are pleased to invite you at the annual Welcome2Upper Austria International House summer party.

Numerous professional personnel and young talents desire to live, work, and study in Upper Austria because of its innovative universities and degree programs, robust economy and research, and breathtaking natural landscape right on your doorstep.

Business Upper Austria's Welcome2Upper Austria Service Center facilitates them and their families in relocating and settling in.

We opened the doors of Welcome2Upper Austria International House three years ago in order to provide even better support for international employees and students who are just getting started in their new home country. Individual counseling, intercultural training, social activities, and educational events are all held here.

Spend an afternoon with us under the sign of internationality.
Expect lots of opportunities to network and celebrate together.

Welcome at 5:00 p.m.
With representatives from Upper Austrian universities and businesses.
Festive closing with world food specialties and live music.

The participation in the event is free of charge.
Your safety is important to us. As a participant at our event, you can trust that we will take all the necessary safety precautions to ensure that you are as protected as possible during your stay.

Information and registration: W2UA Registration form - International House Summer Party 2023 (marketingsuite.info)

Language Courses


German

Welcome2Upper Austria German evening courses


Are you an international in Upper Austria and currently looking for a fun and easy way to improve your German? Welcome2Upper Austria offers German courses for all internationals in Upper Austria who are willing to improve their knowledge of the language. The courses take place in the evening after normal working hours in a small group and in a calm atmosphere appropriate for studying. In addition to improving your German, you will get the chance to meet other international people living in your area. This will give you the opportunity to practice your German skills in a social setting to create friendships with people from all over the world.

From October onwards, our German courses will take place in the Tabakfabrik Linz, where you can choose between levels A1 and B1, depending on your current knowledge of the German language.

Our highly qualified teacher guarantees optimum learning success and will make sure that you will enjoy the process of learning German here in Upper Austria. You will quickly notice your progress, helping you to communicate more easily and to settle in more quickly into your new home.

Furthermore, Welcome2Upper Austria also offers Get Togethers at the same location, where you can meet more international people after your German courses. You can use this opportunity to make connections, practice your German, and to get to know your study partners better in a social setting.

Please contact the Welcome2Upper Austria team for more information.

Start: Thursday 23rd February

Level: German A1

Time: every Thursday 17:00 – 18:30

Location: Tabakfabrik

Price: 200 €

Start: Thursday 23rd February

Level: German A2/B1

Time: every Thursday 18:45 – 20:15

Location: Tabakfabrik

Price: 200 €

Talk like a local – Upper Austrian dialect course

"Wos host g'sogt?" – I beg your pardon? – Upper Austrian for beginners!

Learning the German language is just the first step in understanding the Upper Austrians. Next to intercultural differences the Upper Austrian dialect is not easy to understand for Internationals. Learn the basics: important phrases, grammar as well as typical expressions. Speak like a local!

The course takes place in Linz, Tabakfabrik

Dates of the course: 07.03, 21.03, 04.04, 11.04, 18.04, 25.04, 02.05

Time: 6- 8:30 p.m.

Requirement: German Level A2

Costs: 6 dates in total 150,- EUR per person

Further information and registration HERE.

Cancelation conditions:
Registered persons can cancel their registration until 28.02.2023 at the latest via email to info@welcome2upperaustria.com
If registered persons fail to cancel by the above-mentioned deadline we are obliged to charge the full price.

German knowledge is a good base for social integration and creating friendships in Upper Austria. Take the opportunity to practice your German skills. Courses take place in the evening after normal working hours in a small group and in a calm atmosphere appropriate for studying. In addition you will get the chance to meet other people living in your area.

German evening courses: https://www.wifi-ooe.at/kurs/1575-deutsch-b1-deutsch-perfektionierung-teil-1

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