From the Classroom to Vienna

How Year 7 students discovered the sights of Vienna before visiting the city

This year, our Year 7 students had the opportunity to go on an exciting educational trip to Vienna, where they visited the famous Haus der Musik. To get ready for the journey, we brought Vienna into our German lessons.

Our students explored the city from different perspectives—all in German. In class, we discussed what makes Vienna one of the best places to live in the world. Students learned about its high quality of life, beautiful architecture, efficient public transport, rich history, and vibrant cultural scene.

To deepen their understanding, each student researched and prepared a presentation about a specific place or topic related to Vienna. They wrote their presentations in German and shared them with the class. This gave them the chance to practise their language skills in a real-world context while discovering more about Austria’s capital.

Here is the English version of a presentation written by Robko Kužela:

St. Stephen’s Cathedral

The Gothic St. Stephen’s Cathedral is located in the heart of the city and is considered the landmark of Vienna and all of Austria. The cathedral’s almost 137-meter high tower is a popular landmark. The ingenious composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart once married here and his funeral also took place here. More than three million tourists come here every year!

The Belvedere Palace

The Belvedere palace complex consists of the Upper Belvedere, which used to be used for representation, and the Lower Belvedere, which served as the castle residence. We also find the Orangery, where occasional exhibitions are held, and the magnificent stables, where you can admire medieval art. The complex also includes a breathtaking castle park. Today, the Belvedere is home to one of the most valuable art collections in Austria.

Prater

Prater Park originally served the nobility as a place of entertainment and relaxation.
It was only later opened to the public, who immediately took a liking to it. Its symbol became the giant Ferris wheel at the end of the 19th century. Today, there is an amusement park of the same name, as well as a stadium, a planetarium, and a museum.

Hundertwasserhaus

The Hundertwasser House, a building designed by maverick architect, painter, and sculptor Friedensreich Hundertwasser, attracts enormous attention but is not open to the public. However, those interested can visit the Hundertwasser Village across the street, where they can walk up uneven stairs, sip coffee at the bar with a babbling brook, or explore Hundertwasser’s underground toilets.