German · Language stays

German language stays in Austria

Q: Do I need a visa to study German in Austria?

No. Austria is in the EU and the Schengen Area, so Belgian and EU nationals need no visa and no residence formalities for a language stay.

Q: What else can I see from Vienna?

A great deal. Salzburg, Bratislava and Budapest are each a short train ride away, and the Austrian lakes and Alps are reachable for a weekend - which makes Vienna a comfortable base for exploring central Europe.

German in Vienna - imperial architecture, coffee houses and one of Europe's most liveable capitals.

Cities

Language

German

Duration

From 2 weeks

Levels

Beginner → Advanced

Austria offers a different German from Germany: softer in accent, and set in a country built around culture. In Vienna, the concert halls, museums and coffee houses are not attractions laid on for visitors but part of ordinary life - which makes the city unusually rewarding for anyone who wants the language and the culture together.

It is also one of our strongest recommendations for learners over 50: a civilised pace, excellent public transport, exceptional safety, and a cultural programme that is the point of the stay rather than an extra.

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Where to study in Austria

Pick your city - each one pairs an accredited partner school with the culture and everyday life that make German truly stick.

German · Language stay

Vienna

Coffee houses, concert halls and imperial architecture: German in the city that has topped the global quality-of-life rankings for years.

Duration2 to 24+ weeks

LevelsBeginner → Advanced

AgesFrom 16 years

Start datesEvery Monday

General German · 20 lessons / week On request
German 50+ with cultural programme · Ages 50+ · 20 lessons / week On request
German & Culture · 20 lessons + activities On request

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German stays in Austria - your questions

The accent and some everyday vocabulary differ, but schools in Austria teach standard German throughout. Most learners find that adapting to the Austrian accent for a couple of weeks leaves their listening noticeably stronger.

Because the city suits the way adults in that age group prefer to learn: a gentler timetable, a substantial cultural programme, outstanding public transport and one of the safest urban environments in Europe.

No. Austria is in the EU and the Schengen Area, so Belgian and EU nationals need no visa and no residence formalities for a language stay.

A great deal. Salzburg, Bratislava and Budapest are each a short train ride away, and the Austrian lakes and Alps are reachable for a weekend - which makes Vienna a comfortable base for exploring central Europe.

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