Ebensee
in motion
As part of European Mobility Week, Ebensee came alive with a series of activities aimed at activating public spaces and encouraging movement in the historic town center. The event combined playful experiments with awareness-raising exercises to highlight the needs of people with limited mobility, while also celebrating community, diversity, and shared space.
Photo from event in Ebensee
Participants experienced “Blind Walks” while drivers were playfully encouraged to respect the 30 km/h speed limit in the main street — complete with chocolate, apples, and a wink.
At the Kriegerdenkmal square, the focus shifted to community gathering: locals with roots in different countries shared dishes under the motto “Dining Together”, while children transformed manhole covers into colourful flowers and enjoyed playful activities.
The public library hosted storytelling sessions, two folk music groups provided live entertainment, and a temporary mini-golf course delighted visitors of all ages.
Organized by our Ebensee partner Frauen Forum Salzkammergut, the event reflects months of participatory experimentation aimed at rethinking how streets and public spaces can serve people, not just cars.
While there is still work to do, the activities offered a glimpse of a future where walking, playing, and gathering take center stage in the town’s life.
