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Treffpunkt Philosophie Neue Akropolis

Graz, Austria

EducationArts & CultureEnvironment & ClimateCommunity development
AssociationFounded 1978National reach
Profile last updated: September 28, 2026

About

Founded in 1978, Treffpunkt Philosophie Neue Akropolis is a non-profit association based in Graz, Austria working on education, arts & culture, environment & climate +1 more.

Treffpunkt Philosophie Neue Akropolis is an Austrian non-profit association (gemeinnütziger Verein), founded in Austria in 1978 as the national branch of the international organisation Neue Akropolis. It offers practical philosophy courses, public events and cultural activities for the public, including the Abenteuer Philosophie basic course, the Lange Nacht der Philosophie and creative workshops. It also runs volunteer-based ecological and social projects, such as nature and biodiversity initiatives tied to Earth Day. Its work is carried out across Austria through branches in Graz, Vienna, Linz, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Dornbirn, Klagenfurt and Villach. The association is politically and religiously independent, and all activities are carried out by volunteers. Funding comes mainly from course and membership fees, lectures, seminars, venue rentals and donations.

Location

Graz, Austria

Founded

1978

Organisation type

Association

Legal form

gemeinnütziger Verein

Legal name

Treffpunkt Philosophie Neue Akropolis

Focus areas

philosophypractical philosophyculturevolunteeringenvironmentEarth DayLange Nacht der PhilosophieAustria

Languages

DE

Causes & programmes

Causes

EducationArts & CultureEnvironment & ClimateCommunity development

Works for

Communities

How they work

Awareness & educationVolunteer programmesCommunity programmes

Programmes

Abenteuer Philosophie (Basiskurs)

Education · Austria

Basic course in practical philosophy covering major philosophies, worldviews and traditions, offered in nine Austrian cities.

Sophies Garten

Environment & Climate · Austria

Volunteer nature project in Klagenfurt on environmental education, biodiversity and natural wisdom.

LebensART Kreativtage

Arts & Culture · Austria

Annual creative and sports workshop week at the Mathildenheim seminar house in St. Stefan ob Leoben.

Lange Nacht der Philosophie

Education · Austria

Annual public philosophy event with talks, workshops and dialogue held in multiple Austrian cities.

Countries of operation

Austria

Funding & support

Funded by

Membership feesEarned incomeIndividual donations

Ways to support

MembershipVolunteerDonate

Credentials & affiliations

Awards

Sophies Garten (Siegerprojekt, 2. Klima-Ideenwettbewerb)

Climate Fund Klagenfurt

Kulturverdienstzeichen aus Silber

Stadt Villach2026

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