For Schools
Visit Cutting-Edge Research with Your School Class
A school field trip that inspires and meaningfully complements classroom learning. At the VISTA Science Experience Center, students experience science up close. You’ll visit a research campus and learn about the questions currently being explored. In our workshops, we foster students’ understanding of science and encourage independent, inquiry-based learning.
Free Program for School Classes
Our diverse school program offers interactive exhibition visits, campus tours, and exciting workshops where students can experiment, explore, and discover for themselves. Students gain insights into current research—presented in an age-appropriate and easy-to-understand way.
The workshops are designed for groups of up to 30 students. Please note that workshop start times are aligned with the VISTA Center’s opening hours and bus schedules. The workshops usually start at 9:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. and last between two and two and a half hours.
How to get there
VIENNA – MARIA GUGGING ISTA
To get to the VISTA Science Experience Center, we recommend taking bus line 400 from Vienna Heiligenstadt toward Maria Gugging. Departure from Vienna Heiligenstadt at 8:38 a.m. / 12:40 p.m. Return trip from Maria Gugging ISTA at 11:44 a.m. / 4:04 p.m. For route planning, we recommend using ÖBB Scotty or the VOR timetable for bus line 400 from Vienna Heiligenstadt.
In addition to ISTA staff, school groups can also use the ISTA shuttle bus (line 142) free of charge between 10:00 am. and 4:00 pm. A possible return trip from Maria Gugging ISTA is at 12:28 pm.
TULLN – MARIA GUGGING ISTA
To get to the VISTA Science Experience Center, we recommend taking bus line 406 from Tulln toward Maria Gugging. For route planning, we recommend using ÖBB Scotty or the VOR schedule for bus line 406 from Tulln.
If arriving by bus, a bus parking space is available directly in front of the VISTA Science Experience Center.
For Teachers
Teaching Materials and Experiments for the Classroom
To complement your visit, we provide you with a selection of hands-on experiment ideas as well as pedagogically designed teaching materials that you can easily incorporate directly into your lessons.
Newsletter for Educators
Stay informed about new workshops, booking options, and current educational offerings: Our newsletter for educators is published several times a year and provides concise information on school programs, professional development, and teaching materials.
FAQ
The program offerings are free of charge and you do not have to pay an entrance fee, but booking for workshop and tours is mandatory. Secure your spot now—we look forward to seeing you!
You can easily book online at https://www.vistascience.at/de/program.
Our programs are designed for different age groups and are tailored accordingly.
Our programs last between 2 and 2,5 hours. Detail information can be found in the workshop description.
We recommend—especially for younger students—that you bring a snack. Soft drinks and cake are available at the VISTA Coffee Lab.