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Discover 'Österreich und Europa': Austria's Complex Historical Journey and European Identity

Investigate pivotal moments that shaped the nation's relationship with its neighbors and its integration into the EU.

This guided tour, 'Österreich und Europa' (Austria and Europe), delves into the nation's significant historical connections with surrounding countries over the past century. It specifically examines Austria's 1989 application for European Communities membership and its lasting impact on the country. Participants will explore the conflicts and commonalities that define this dynamic relationship, understanding how Austria successfully integrated into the European Union and the subsequent evolution of its European identity.

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This focus tour examines Austria's complex relationship with its neighbors over the past century, exploring conflicts and commonalities. It delves into how Austria's path to the European Union was forged and reflects on the Austrian sense of European identity post-accession.

Curatorial context

This in-depth guided tour, 'Österreich und Europa' (Austria and Europe), investigates the pivotal moments in the nation's relationship with its neighbors over the last century. It specifically addresses Austria's 1989 application for membership in the European Communities and the significant impact this had on the country's trajectory. The tour aims to unravel the conflicts and commonalities that have shaped this dynamic relationship, examining the factors that enabled Austria's successful integration into the European Union. Visitors will be prompted to consider the evolving sense of European identity among Austrians since joining the EU. The tour typically lasts between 60 to 90 minutes and is offered for groups of ten or more people, with a maximum of 40 participants divided into two groups. It can be booked in German and other languages upon request, subject to availability. Information regarding booking procedures, group sizes, pricing, and cancellation policies is available via the museum's website.

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Booking is required via a contact form, with confirmation sent via email. The tour is designed for groups of ten or more people (maximum 40). Information on opening hours, prices, and cancellation policies can be found at hdgoe.at/zeiten-preise. Tours can be arranged in languages other than German upon request.

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