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Vienna, not from a bus
Universities, students, museums, the Prater, Schönbrunn, the ice rink by the Rathaus and time for discoveries of your own.
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Dream Winter Camp · 10 days / Austria
First Vienna. Then the mountains.
Ten winter days full of universities, Christmas lights, restaurants, skiing, falls, getting back up — and people who become your own.
2–11 January · for teenagers 11+
2–11 January · 10 daysAges 11+Vienna + Mariazell
Big Fish Camp / Austria
The city gives scale. The mountains give character.
In Vienna we don't just look at palaces: we visit universities, meet students and talk about studying abroad without rose-tinted glasses. In Mariazell we swap the city's rhythm for snow, slopes, sledges and conversations after a full day.
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Winter your way
Skiing and snowboarding for those who are ready; sledging, snowshoes and winter trails for those who'd rather do something else.
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Food is a journey too
Breakfast at the hotel, lunch and dinner in restaurants: Chinese, sushi, burgers or Wiener schnitzel. The children choose what they want to try.
This really happened
Don't imagine. Watch.
Three short stories from last winter: the full adventure, friendship on the slopes and honest impressions from the campers themselves.
01 / REEL
Everything we fitted in
Vienna, universities, restaurants, Christmas markets, the ice rink, Mariazell and lots of snow.
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On friendship on the slopes
Ski days, falling and getting back up, support, closeness and that special camp magic.
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The campers speak
What participants remember most and why they'd love to do this trip again.
Camp life
See it for yourself.
Camp participants by St Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna
Two chapters of one winter
From a city of opportunity — to the slopes of Mariazell.
Kyiv → Vienna
Departure by train on 2 January, arriving in Vienna on 3 January. Travelling together is already the start of the team.
Vienna
The city, universities, meetings with students, Time Travel Vienna, the Prater, Schönbrunn and the ice rink by the Rathaus.
Mariazell · skiing and winter
Skiing or snowboarding, sledging, snow games and winter hikes. Beginners can join ski school for an extra fee.
Arrival in Kyiv
Leaving Vienna on 10 January, arriving in Kyiv on 11 January — with stories, friends and the feeling that “I made it”.
People you can trust with your children
On the slope. On the sledge. Right there.
Three mentors — and a route for every camper.
01Founder and owner of Big Fish
Arcadie
Has been skiing for over 30 years and has taught dozens of people. Leads workshops on career guidance, debating and setting big goals.
02Master of Sport in skiing
Anastasiia
Will be on the slopes with the children as the team's fellow skier. In summer 2026 she did three sessions with us — and made each one special.
03Adventures without skis
Vladik
Doesn't ski — instead, he's in charge of sledging, hikes and calm winter days. He joined in summer 2026, made it through all four sessions and became one of our discoveries of the year.
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The programme up close
10 days that won't fit into stories
The camp costs €2350. Early booking runs until 1 November: a €200 discount, bringing the price to €2150.
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University of Vienna and conversations with students
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Vienna: Schönbrunn, the Prater, the Rathaus and Time Travel
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Ice skating, sledging and snow games
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Skiing or snowboarding in Mariazell
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Snowshoes and winter hikes without skis
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Debates, leadership, critical thinking and teamwork
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Restaurants and local food
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Free time, shopping and evenings with the team
The details
Where we stay, what we eat and who's with us
A room at The Social Hub Vienna
1 / 5The Social Hub Vienna · 4★
A four-star city hotel in Vienna: rooms with private bathrooms, shared spaces, table tennis and a convenient location for the city programme.
Hotel Himmelreich · Mariazell
A warm mountain hotel in the centre of Mariazell. Rooms for 3–4 with private bathrooms, Wi‑Fi, towels and space to relax after the slopes.
Restaurants instead of a canteen
Breakfast is a buffet. For lunch we try different restaurants: Chinese, sushi, burgers, Wiener schnitzel — the children choose what they want to eat. Dinner is in cafés and restaurants too.
If they'd rather not ski
It's not “ski camp or nothing”: there's sledging, snowshoeing, walks and winter trails. We'll agree the format before the trip.
The Big Fish team accompanies the group on the road, in the city and in the mountains. All winter activities come with the right briefing; ski school for beginners is arranged separately.
Early booking until 1 November
€2150€2350
Book by 1 November and save €200.
What's included
- All travel
- Hotels and all meals
- All museum tickets
- A visit to the University of Vienna
- Meetings with university graduates
Not included
Everything related to skiing: ski school, equipment hire and ski pass.
For parents
Questions? We have answers.
What age is this camp for?
For teenagers aged 11 and over. We adapt the programme and the level of independence to the group.
Do they need to know how to ski?
No. Beginners can add ski school, and for those who don't want to ski there's sledging, snowshoeing and winter hikes.
What's included in €2350?
All travel, hotel accommodation, all meals, museum tickets, a visit to the University of Vienna and meetings with its graduates. Ski school, equipment hire and ski pass are paid separately.
How do the children get to Austria?
As an organised group by train from Kyiv to Vienna and back. Departure on 2 January, return on 11 January.
Where do participants stay?
In Vienna — The Social Hub Vienna; in Mariazell — Hotel Himmelreich. Rooms have private bathrooms.
The next adventure
Ready to live this winter together?
2–11 January · 11+ · €2350, or €2150 with early booking until 1 November. Leave your details — a manager will tell you about places, payment and logistics.