On April 28, 2025, students enrolled in the Educational Science II seminar visited “Wiener Nimmerland [Viennese Neverland]", an alternative city tour that addresses the inclusion and exclusion of minorities, homelessness, and youth drug abuse.

The study trip combined theoretical knowledge with real-life experiences: In the seminar, the students first discussed images of humanity and their influence on (school) education. During the study trip, the focus was on the socio-political mechanisms of exclusion and the very personal crises and challenges of this context: tour guide Martin spoke openly about his own drug addiction as a teenager and his time on the streets between Karlsplatz and Linke Wienzeile.

The study trip provided valuable insights into the challenges of educational and awareness-raising work and broadened the students' understanding of the complex issues of inclusion and exclusion as well as drug abuse. The participants returned with new perspectives that they can use in their future (school) teaching work.

For further information about "Wiener Nimmerland" please visit wienernimmerland.at.