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Every year since 1945, the “European Forum Alpbach” has been held in the Tyrolian mountain village of Alpbach. For almost three weeks Alpbach becomes the village of thinkers or, as Otto Molden, the founder of the Forum, called it, the “other magic mountain”. Speakers and participants from all parts of the world, from science, economics and politics, experienced experts and students, come together in Alpbach to discuss the current issues and to formulate interdisciplinary solutions. The open character of the events promotes a climate of tolerance for different opinions and contributes to the overcoming of national, ideological and disciplinary boundaries in a harmonius way.

Since its inception, more than 3,000 people from over 50 countries have taken up the invitation to participate in the European Forum Alpbach. Participation is open to all those who are interested, and the events are carried out in the German or the English language. The programme of the European Forum Alpbach is divided into three main parts:

1. Seminar Week Up to fourteen seminars are dedicated to various scientific disciplines. One aspect of the theme is discussed with renowned scientists in each seminar over six half-days.
2. Alpbach Symposiums These two- to three-day conferences deal with the themes of architecture, reform, technology, politics, health and the economy. To supplement these, special workshops are also held on banking, film and EU-networking, as well as a ‘Tyrol day’ and an ‘University day’ which features the scientific achievements of the Tyrolians.
3. The Summer School courses Focused on students in the higher levels of their university study and on young graduates (Summer School on European Integration, Summer School Health Care & Social System)

The programme of the European Forum Alpbach is accompanied by an extensive art and culture programme. In exhibitions, concerts and performances young artists in particular are given the possibility to present their work to the public at the Forum. In addition, there are the spontaneously organised “Fireside chats” during which controversial subjects can be openly discussed with prominent personalities.