The 'Österreich erfinden' (Inventing Austria) focus tour deeply examines the evolution of Austrian national identity. It challenges common associations like Sisi or neutrality, exploring how self-consciousness developed across the 20th and 21st centuries. This guided experience is designed for groups of ten or more, requiring advance registration through contact form or email. For details on booking, group sizes, and policies, please refer to the provided website information.
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This focus tour explores the central building blocks of Austrian identity, questioning elements beyond common associations like Sisi, landscape, or neutrality. It delves into the development of Austrian self-consciousness throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, examining its origins and evolution.
The 'Österreich erfinden' (Inventing Austria) focus tour examines the evolution of Austrian national identity. In the 1950s, only about half of surveyed Austrians identified with the nation, a sentiment that has drastically shifted today. This tour investigates the fundamental components that constitute an Austrian consciousness, exploring what elements exist beyond the widely recognized symbols of Sisi, the landscape, or neutrality. It traces the origins and development of these constituent parts throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, providing a deeper understanding of how Austrian identity has been constructed and perceived over time.
This is a focus tour for groups of ten or more people, lasting approximately 60-90 minutes. Registration is required via the contact form or email/phone. Information on group sizes, potential flat rates for smaller groups, opening hours, prices, and cancellation policies can be found at hdgoe.at/zeiten-preise. Tours can be booked in languages other than German upon request.
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