Cultural Heritage and Tradition in Vorarlberg and the Lake Constance Region

Enhance your knowledge about the Bodensee region:

Get to know typical traditions, customs and local cultural heritage of the four-country region

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Intercultural and Multicultural Skills:

Learn to embrace multiculturalism and multilingualism as well as the interculturalism, the differences and similarities of the four-country region

Transfer multicultural appreciation to the educational environment by developing multicultural projects as well as local heritage projects

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Collaboration and Communication:

Discuss cultural and historical interconnections, diversity and enrichment of culture

Prepare intercultural exchange projects and local heritage presentations for your own school and region

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Improved School Climate:

By fostering a culture of respect and tolerance, the course contributes to a positive school environment where everyone feels valued

Directions to Bregenz

Bregenz,located at the crossroads of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, boasts excellent connectivity with both public transportation and the motorway network. The airports in Altenrhein (CH), Friedrichshafen (D), and Memmingen(D) are all within a short drive of under an hour from Bregenz. Arriving in Bregenz, Austria, unveils a breathtaking panorama of the Swiss Alps and the serene expanse of Lake Constance. Conveniently connected to all neighbouring countries, the city welcomes Erasmus+ course participants to its picturesque streets.

See directions via Google Maps here.

 

By train: Bregenz has three train stations: Bregenz, Bregenz Riedenburg, and Bregenz Hafen. While Bregenz Riedenburg and Bregenz Hafen primarily handle regional traffic, the main station, Bregenz, is served by ICE and InterCity trains arriving from Vienna and terminating here, as well as EuroCity trains running between Zurich and Munich.

We highly recommend green travel options.

Startseite - ÖBB (oebb.at)

 

By plane: Bregenz is surrounded by several airports. If you arrive by plane, the closest international airports are Zurich airport (CH, 120 km from Bregenz) and Munich airport (D, 179 km). Regional airports even closer are Altenrhein (CH, 24 km), Friedrichshafen (D, 32 km) and Memmingen (D, 75 km). From Zurich airport you can conveniently take the train to Bregenz.

 

By bus:

The German long-distance bus provider FlixBus offers Bregenz as a destination

Bus nachBregenz - Bus ticket günstig buchen (flixbus.at)

 

Getting around in Bregenz:

Bregenz is connected to the regional bus system and has its own city bus network

VMOBIL - Die Mobilitätsplattform für Vorarlberg

TIER e-scooters are provided to get around in the city.

Register tot he TIER app and use the discount code VMOBIL2024 to get an extra free 10-minute ride.

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Accomodation:

In Bregenz you can easily find the right accommodation for your Erasmus+ week that will suit your expectations and your budget. There are various hotels, inns, vacation apartments and houses, B&Bs and private rooms for rent, as well as campgrounds or a youth hostel. From elegant lakeside hotels boasting stunning views to quaint guesthouses nestled in the historic Old Town, there's a perfect retreat awaiting every course participant.

Find your accommodation in Bregenz |Bregenz Tourism (visitbregenz.com)

 

For more information about Bregenz and Vorarlberg visit:

BregenzAktivitäten & Sightseeing | Bregenz Tourismus (visitbregenz.com)

BodenseeVorarlberg Tourismus | Urlaub am Bodensee, Vorarlberg (bodensee-vorarlberg.com)

Urlaub inVorarlberg I Österreich - Vielfalt zu jeder Jahreszeit

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Embrace the warm hospitality and natural splendor of Bregenz, and let your Alpine adventure begin.

Methodology & Objectives

Methodology:

Interactive Workshops:
Engaging sessions that involve discussions, role-playing, games and group activities to facilitate active learning and participation.

Hands-On Training:
Practical exercises and hands-on experiences to learn how traditional foods and meals are prepared

Collaborative Projects:
Group projects that promote teamwork and the development of suitable teaching content on the topic. Preparing positive approaches to multicultural and multilingual schools.

Expert Facilitation:
Sessions led by experienced instructors with backgrounds in cultural education, intercultural knowledge transfer, story-telling and teaching, ensuring a well-rounded approach to the subject matter.

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By the end of this course, participants will be well-equipped with the skills and knowledge to contribute to a better intercultural communication, transfer and presentation of their own customs, traditions and heritage and ultimately enhancing the well-being and academic success of the entire multicultural and multilingual school community.

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Objectives:

Develop Skills to deal with Local Heritage:
Equip participants with fundamental knowledge how to promote local heritage and how to motivate their students to preserve local heritage

Get to know a great experience of heritage and culture and be able to transfer a good practice example to the participants' own school setting

Enhance Knowledge about the Four-country Region around Lake of Constance:
Experience customs, traditions and local heritage first hand in the setting of a collaborating European region

Develop the project cycle to preserve local culture:‍

Adapt the experience in Vorarlberg to your local situation and your school reality to create a successful project. Design a complete project cycle from idea development and finding of partners, designing the project, accompanying and managing the active project to project assessment and project report.

Improve the knowledge on how to create cultural heritage preservation and dissemination projects with the goal to foster European integration based on local culture

Understand historical influences on culture and vice versa:
Discuss the interconnectivity of culture and historical events

Foster a Multilingual and Multicultural Learning Environment:
Create a school culture where tolerance, respect, and inclusivity are prioritized, ensuring a supportive atmosphere for all.

Empower and train teachers, educators and staff in educational settings in how to preserve local heritage and foster interculturalism, multiculturalism and multilingualism at school

Encourage Proactive Communication:
Strengthen communication channels between students and teachers, especially in student exchange projects.

Strengthen European collaboration and networking among participants in the course.

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The "Cultural Heritage and Tradition in Vorarlberg and the Lake Constance region" course is designed to empower both students and educators with the knowledge and skills needed to create a tolerant multicultural and multilingual learning environment. This comprehensive program combines practical workshops and cooking lessons, study trips, visits to museums, local craftsman and artists and many more. Through interactive lessons, hands-on practice, and collaborative activities, participants will develop multicultural competencies, fostering a culture of respect and tolerance within the school community and for incoming student exchange groups.

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Our expert trainer will also guide and encourage collaboration and connection among the course attendees. We have designed networking events and cultural activities to provide participants with opportunities to share best practices, establish professional relationships, and build partnerships. These activities will involve not only the attendees of this specific course but also individuals from other courses offered by our organization. The training program has been carefully structured to enable participants to transfer knowledge, develop essential skills, and create and manage proposals with a high likelihood of success.

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On Monday and Saturday of your Erasmus+ week, we are pleased to offer complimentary cultural activities centered around the course venue. You will have the opportunity to take part in a city tour that provides captivating insights into the people, traditions, and culture of Vorarlberg.

Additionally, we will arrange an excursion to a nearby attraction, landmark or mountain area, tailored to the season and weather conditions. Detailed information about these activities will be provided during the welcome event on Sunday evening. We look forward to sharing these enriching experiences with you!