Events
These annual events celebrate tradition, music, and a joy of living in Upper Austria, bringing together locals and international visitors of all ages in a warm and welcoming atmosphere:
Free Tree Open Air 2026 | 7.-9. August 2026 | Taiskirchen im Innkreis
NYC Musikmarathon | 31. Juli – 9. August 2026 | Mattighofen
Sommerfestival am Hauptplatz | 13.-15. August 2026 | Ried im Innkreis
Innviertel rockt | 27.-29. August 2026 | Ried im Innkreis
Kunst & Kultur Fest | 4. September 2026 | Schloss Katzenberg
Bild: Free Tree/ Tim König
Join our Guided Tour at the Ars Electronica Festival 2026!
Experience one of Europe’s most inspiring festivals for art, technology, and society! Join us for an exclusive English-language guided tour through one of the central festival locations of the Ars Electronica Festival 2026 in Linz.
Together, we’ll explore the Festival Walk in the OK Quarter, where internationally renowned artists present thought-provoking installations and interactive artworks. Discover how art, science, and technology come together to inspire new perspectives and spark conversations about our shared future. Your guide will introduce you to selected highlights of the festival, providing fascinating background stories and insights into the artworks and the festival’s vision.
Event details:
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Meeting Point: OK Platz, Linz
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Participation Fee: €10 per person
Secure Your Spot – please register here!
Places are limited, so be sure to register early to join this unique cultural experience with fellow internationals.
We look forward to exploring the Ars Electronica Festival with you!
“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!
From: 7 October 2026
Dates of the course: 6 evenings | 07.10.26 |14.10.26 | 21.10.26 | 28.10.26 | 04.11.26 | 11.11.26
Time: 18:30 – 20:30
Location: Tabakfabrik/House Dames/International House Come2Upper Austria
Peter-Behrens-Platz 2/1
4020 Linz
Requirement: German Level A2
Costs: 6 dates in total 110,- EUR per person
Language Courses
Neuer Online-Konversationskurs „Sprechen“ auf Sprachportal.at
In der neuen 90-minütigen Online-Kursreihe „Sprechen“ verbessern Deutschlernende gezielt ihre mündliche Ausdrucksfähigkeit. Die Einheiten laden zum Erzählen, Austauschen und freien Sprechen ein – mit alltagsnahen Themen, die zum Erzählen einladen: Von Hobbys und Freizeit über Ernährung und Gesundheit bis hin zu Ehrenamt und Freiwilligenarbeit. Die Konversationskurse werden auf den Sprachniveaus A1 bis B2 angeboten.
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
