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Cultural Program dances and practice, of course, the cherished Viennese
All events of the cultural program waltz. Traditionally, the dance course has been one of
are free of charge. the highlights of the program.
Excursion to Salzburg: The birth- Midsummer Night’s Ball: The summer program will
place of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart close with a festive Candle Light Dinner followed by the
is one of the most beautiful cities in Midsummer Night's ball where students are welcome to
Europe. With its spectacular buil- practice the dances learned in the dance course.
dings and charming cafes it is the
perfect place to stroll around, go
shopping, visit Mozart’s birthplace
or just enjoy the excellent sweets
for which Salzburg is famous.
Among other sights we will visit
Schloss Hellbrunn during our Salz-
burg excursion.
Excursion to St. Wolfgang: Af er a
boat trip students can take a walk
through the lovely village of St.
Wolfgang, where they have an
opportunity to see the impressive
Pacher Altar and visit the well-
known White Horse Inn.
Excursion to Ebensee: A guided tour
through the Museum of Contem-
porary History and the Ebensee
Concentration Camp Memorial in
the village Ebensee will be organi-
zed for the students. The Memorial
includes the only remnants that
were not destroyed af er the camp’s
liberation. In one of the huge tunnels
an exhibit provides a detailed des-
cription of the camp's history.
Chamber Concert: One evening a
chamber concert with a string
quartet of the Vienna Philharmonic
Orchestra will take place.
Dance course: There will be a dance
course once a week, at which stu-
dents will have an opportunity to
learn local and international folk
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