Viennese young people discover their district with an exciting City Challenge!

Viennese young people discover their district with an exciting City Challenge!

Viennese health promotion - today the City Challenge in the Wieden district for young people aged 12 to 19 years. Around 50 students from the Wiedner Gymnasium and the BRG 4 Waltergasse have developed creative health tours to get to know their surroundings from a new perspective. The tours based on the well -being and favorite offers of the young people in the district offer an exciting way to explore Wieden and at the same time promote health. This initiative is part of the "Healthy Districts" program, which aims to improve health resources and equal opportunities. ots.at Lea Halb -Widl was present.

The City Challenge is described as an interactive scavenger hunt that not only is fun, but also raises awareness of its own environment. The tours last about two hours and contain numerous puzzles, estimation questions and exercise exercises that are carried out in small groups. Trained accompanying persons support the participants and lead them through the challenges with the help of the "Actionbound" app.

do it yourself tours

An additional offer are the "do it yourself" tours. These can be used regardless of weather conditions and all year round without prior booking. In order to participate, the young people only need a snack, the free "Actionbound" app on their tablet or smartphone, the selection of the district and the scanning of a QR code that is provided in the tour information. The City Challenge Team is available if you have any questions or the need for support for a DIY tour.

health promotion and equal opportunities

The context of the City Challenge reflects the current challenges in the field of health promotion and equal opportunities. A new study by the Berlin Institute for Population and Development, published in May 2025, emphasizes that the realities of life of young people depend heavily on their place of residence, which has a direct impact on their educational opportunities and social participation. The examination takes into account socio -economic indicators such as school qualifications without a high school diploma and child poverty in order to show regional disparities. Such findings underline the relevance of the City Challenge, which aims to promote the participation of the youth and open up perspectives. Well -being of young people.