Location and Travel

Location

The workshop takes place in the Salzkammergut area in Austria, located in between beautiful mountains and lakes, and has a long history of tourism. The workshop venue is located at the Bundesinstitut für Erwachsenenbildung (bifeb), in Strobl, a village on the south-east shores of the Wolfgangsee.

Being part of the Ministry of Education, Art and Culture, bifeb is a prestigious centre for conferences and workshops, which is dedicated at promoting equal access to education and public awareness on socio-political topics. The structure offers high-tech seminar rooms, cosy single/double bedrooms, and several services (free Wi-Fi, library, computer rooms, coffee bars, …). Detailed information can be found here: https://www.bifeb.at/

An excursion will be organized on Wednesday afternoon to enjoy the wonderful Austrian landscape together with all participants and foster networking in a relaxing and pleasant atmosphere.

Accommodation

There will be a possibility to stay at the workshop venue. A fixed number of rooms are reserved. Booking of these rooms must be done via the registration form, and is processed on “first come, first served” policy.

Travel

The best way to get to Strobl by public transportation is from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof (central station). Take the bus number 150 to Bad Ischl Bahnhof and step off at Strobl Busbahnhof (after about 1 hour and 15 minutes). In Salzburg the bus terminal is right across the central station. The conference venue lies within walking distance from the bus station in Strobl.

Directions from the airports of Salzburg and Wien: For more detailed instructions, you can see here.