Programme

Gain confidence at height step by step. The Fear of Heights Workshop at the Danube Tower Vienna combines psychological background knowledge with practical exercises at real heights and provides a safe setting to train how you respond to height-related situations.

The workshop was developed together with Phobius / GSPV – Gesellschaft für spezialisierte psychologische Versorgung GmbH and combines theory, practical exercises and professional psychological guidance.

What’s Included

• 3-hour Fear of Heights Workshop with Phobius / GSPV
• Admission and lift ticket
• Slide ticket
• Practical exercises at real heights
• Professional psychological guidance

Workshop Schedule

1 hour: Theory and Preparation

Before the Danube Tower officially opens, you will receive an introduction to fear of heights in a calm environment. Topics include:

• How fear of heights develops and which factors can maintain it
• Introduction to the confrontation principle for reducing fear of heights
• Breathing, relaxation and regulation exercises
• Developing helpful thoughts and realistic expectations for challenging situations
• Preparation for the practical exercises

2 hours: Guided Exercises at Real Heights at the Danube Tower

The second part of the workshop puts what you have learned into practice:

• Exercises in teams of two
• Four gradually increasing levels of difficulty
• Reflection break after approximately one hour
• Psychological guidance throughout the practical exercises
• Handout with psychological information, an individual training plan and tips for continuing the exercises independently

Important Notice

The workshop is a self-directed training programme in a group setting and does not replace clinical psychological treatment, psychotherapy or medical care.

Good to Know

Meeting point: Danube Tower, Donauturmplatz 1, 1220 Vienna, at 9:00 AM
Duration: 3 hours
Time: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Language: German
Suitable for: People with mild to moderate fear of heights
Recommended age: 18 years and over
Tickets: Available online only; tickets cannot be purchased on site

Travel & Safety

Information about getting to the Danube Tower and our safety regulations can be found on the relevant information pages.

Booking & Cancellation Conditions

• After successful payment, you will receive your tickets by email. Tickets are provided as QR codes and can be scanned directly from your smartphone at the turnstile. There is no need to print them. Tickets can also be saved to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet.
• The ticket is valid only for the booked workshop date. Voluntary cancellation or rescheduling is not available. Statutory withdrawal rights and other mandatory legal rights remain unaffected. If Donauturm cancels the workshop, tickets already paid for will be refunded in full.
• If the minimum number of participants is not reached, the workshop will be cancelled no later than 14 days before the scheduled date. In this case, all tickets already purchased will be fully refunded.

Important Information

For further general information about tickets, Fast Lane access, ticket validity and safety, please visit our Ticket Information page.

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