Katholisches Bildungswerk Wien

What Katholisches Bildungswerk Wien does

Katholisches Bildungswerk Wien is a state-recognized, non-profit adult education institution operating under the Erzdiözese Wien (Archdiocese of Vienna). It delivers a broad portfolio of educational events, lectures, seminars, courses, reading groups, and cultural programs in five primary domains: theology and religion, politics and society, parents and children (including the eltern.tisch moderated discussion format and Familien-Briefe / #Elternimpulse family publications), LIMA/SeniorInnen education for adults in the second half of life (including digital literacy training), and personality development. Programming is delivered through a direct registration channel (telephone, written, email), the dedicated Bildungszentrum Floridsdorf facility in Vienna's 21st district, and a network of affiliated local and parish-based organizations across the Archdiocese's three vikariats (Nord, Wien-Stadt, Süd). The organization is part of Erwachsenenbildung Regional alongside sister entities ANIMA (women's education initiative) and Bibliotheksfachstelle (the 2025 successor to Kirchliches Bibliothekswerk), holding joint LQW learner-oriented quality certification (2021, four-year term).

The business model is participant-fee based: revenue is generated primarily through VAT-exempt (mehrwertsteuerfrei) fees payable before each event, with amounts varying by event type — examples include €40 seminar fees for the Slowakisch-Österreichische Begegnungstage plus a €70 accommodation donation, and €180 single-room weekly program fees at Badín. Cancellation fee schedules (30%/50%/100%) and minimum-participant thresholds apply per event. Marketing is conducted through the institution's website (bildungswerk.at), email newsletters (Bildungswerk-Info-Newsletter and Bildungszentrum Floridsdorf-Newsletter), parish networks, and joint initiatives with Wiener Volkshochschulen and Albert-Schweitzer-Haus Forum under the 'Bilden wir Wien' umbrella. Technology infrastructure is limited to a website with Google Analytics for pseudonymized audience measurement and a third-party newsletter provider. The institution holds Ö-Cert and LQW certifications and recently received the Goldenes Ehrenzeichen für Verdienste um die Republik Österreich for individual leadership contribution. Leadership is provided by Hubert Petrasch (Chairman and Director of Adult Education for the Archdiocese) and Georg Radlmair (Director of Katholisches Bildungswerk Wien).

Name

Katholisches Bildungswerk Wien

Legal name

Katholisches Bildungswerk Wien

Website

https://bildungswerk.at

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Katholisches Bildungswerk Wien is a state-recognized, non-profit adult education institution under the Erzdiözese Wien, delivering lectures, seminars, courses, and cultural programs across theology, family education, seniors, civic engagement, and personal development to adult residents of Vienna and surrounding regions through parish networks and its Bildungszentrum Floridsdorf facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adult Education Services

NAICS

All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Senior/Third-Age Lifelong Learning Institutes (EDAAAEAJ)

Keywords

• Adult education programs
• Catholic continuing education
• Family education services
• Senior learning programs
• Theology and civic courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Vienna

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Participant fees (Teilnehmer/innenbeiträge): Fees charged to participants for attending educational events, seminars, and courses. Participant fees are VAT-exempt (mehrwertsteuerfrei) and payable before the event. Specific fee amounts vary by event type.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Katholisches Bildungswerk Wien is a state-recognized adult education institution that delivers lectures, seminars, courses, cultural events, and discussion groups across theology/religion, politics/society, parents and children, senior education (LIMA), and personality development. Programs are organized through specialist departments (Fachbereiche), delivered at the Bildungszentrum Floridsdorf facility, and via a network of local and parish-based organizations across Vienna and the three regional vicariates (Nord, Wien-Stadt, Süd).

Product overview

Katholisches Bildungswerk Wien is a state-recognized adult education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs through a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offering includes eight specialist areas (Fachbereiche): Theology/Religion, Politics/Society, Parents&Children, LIMA/Seniors, Personality Development, Training, and Archive. Key products include the Bildungszentrum Floridsdorf (a dedicated education center in Vienna's 21st district), eltern.tisch discussion groups, Familien-Briefe newsletters, #Elternimpulse virtual family support, and the annual Slovak-Austrian Encounter Days (slowakisch-österreichische Begegnungstage) program. The BildungsWerk-Zeug publication and Lesecafé reading groups round out the offerings. Programs span theology, civic education, family support, senior education, and personal development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bildungszentrum Floridsdorf: Education center located in Floridsdorf (21st district of Vienna) offering programs in theology, religion, and other educational areas
• ANIMA - Bildungsinitiative für Frauen
• Erwachsenenbildung Regional

Products and services

• Katholisches Bildungswerk Wien Adult Education Programs A state-recognized adult education portfolio covering theology/religion, politics/society, family/parenting, senior education (LIMA), and personality development, delivered through lectures, seminars, cultural events, reading groups, and parent-child groups for adults across Vienna.
• Bildungszentrum Floridsdorf Dedicated education center in Vienna's 21st district offering an independent program of events, including digital literacy workshops for seniors, courses, and cultural programs with its own registration contact.
• Theology and Religion Programs (Fachbereich Theologie/Religion) Educational offerings exploring the spiritual dimension of life, including theology, religion, liturgical topics, scripture, and faith formation for adult learners.
• Politics and Society Programs (Fachbereich Politik/Gesellschaft) Programs focused on civic responsibility in society, nature, and the state, including democratic participation, political engagement, and societal topic discussions for adults.
• Parents and Children Programs (Fachbereich Eltern&Kind) Programs covering family life, parenting, and child upbringing, including parent-child groups and the eltern.tisch moderated discussion format for parents seeking to strengthen families in daily life.
• eltern.tisch Parent Discussion Groups Moderated discussion groups for parents with trained moderators, designed to strengthen families in their daily lives, plus a corresponding moderator training pathway.
• LIMA / Senior Education Programs Education for adults in the second half of life (Lebensfragen, Menschen ab der zweiten Lebenshälfte), covering aging well in diversity, social participation, and digital skills/smartphone training for seniors.
• Personality Development Programs (Fachbereich Persönlichkeitsbildung) Programs aimed at developing and shaping personal identity and character, including resilience, self-care, soft skills, and related learning tracks such as the 'Das gute Leben stärken' (positive psychology) Lehrgang.
• Slovak-Austrian Encounter Days (Slowakisch-Österreichische Begegnungstage) Annual cross-border seminars and cultural weeks bringing together Austrian and Slovak families to discuss societal developments, sustainable living, human dignity, democracy, and freedom and responsibility; running since around 1989/1990.
• Lesecafé (Reading Café) Open, relaxed meeting place offered free of charge for adults who want to feel more confident about reading in a pressure-free environment.
• #Elternimpulse Virtual Family Support A virtual village/community format providing ongoing resources and support for relaxed family everyday life, scheduled to enter its next round in 2026/2027.

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wiener VolkshochschulencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021A cooperation agreement deepening collaboration in adult education. The partnership aims to make lifelong learning offerings more visible and accessible to Vienna's population. Joint events are organized under the initiative 'Bilden wir Wien'. Both organizations signed the agreement to better respond to educational and socio-political interests of Vienna residents.
• Albert-Schweitzer-Haus Forum (Diakonie Eine Welt)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021A cooperation agreement signed alongside Wiener Volkshochschulen to deepen collaboration in adult education. Joint initiatives include workshops, discussions, and other formats to promote lifelong learning in Vienna. Part of the 'Bilden wir Wien' initiative.
• Katholische Aktion WienminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Co-organizer of Slovak-Austrian seminar and cultural weeks, collaborating on topics such as sustainable living, human dignity, democracy, and freedom and responsibility.
• Institute Svätého Frantiska Salezského pre vychovu a vzdelávanie (Slovakia)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1989Slovak partner for the annual Slovak-Austrian seminar and encounter days. Has collaborated since around 1989/1990 on cross-border educational and cultural exchange programs between Austrian and Slovak families and interested participants.
• ANIMA - Bildungsinitiative für FrauencoreOthersPart of Erwachsenenbildung Regional, the adult education department of Erzdiözese Wien, alongside Katholisches Bildungswerk Wien and Kirchliches Bibliothekswerk. All three received LQW quality certification together. Led by Birgit Rümmele.
• Kirchliches Bibliothekswerk (now Bibliotheksfachstelle)coreOthersPart of Erwachsenenbildung Regional alongside ANIMA and Katholisches Bildungswerk Wien. Now established as the Bibliotheksfachstelle (Library Professional Center) as legal successor organization of the Kirchliches Bibliothekswerk. Led by Mag. Gerhard Sarman. All three received LQW quality certification together.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bildungshaus St. Virgil (Salzburg): Catholic adult education center in Salzburg offering conferences, seminars, and lifelong learning programs on theology, society, and personal development. Directly comparable in mission and religious-affiliated adult education delivery model.
• Katholische Sozialakademie Österreichs (ksä): Catholic social academy providing adult education in political and societal topics. Comparable as a faith-based adult education organization in Austria with strong overlap in the Politik/Gesellschaft Fachbereich served by KBW.
• Katholisches Bildungswerk München (Erzdiözese München und Freising): Direct structural analogue: a Catholic adult education institution operated under a German archdiocese with the same name pattern. Comparable in scope (multi-topic adult education across theology, family, seniors, society) and institutional positioning.
• Kolping Österreich: Catholic educational and social organization in Austria offering adult formation programs across life stages. Comparable as a faith-rooted adult education provider with overlapping topics (personal development, family, society) and broad Austrian presence.
• Wiener Volkshochschulen: Vienna's largest public adult education provider, directly comparable in mission (lifelong learning across multiple life stages) and formal cooperation partner via 'Bilden wir Wien'. Both serve Viennese adult learners with multi-topic programming and overlapping channels.
• Albert-Schweitzer-Haus Forum (Diakonie Eine Welt): Faith-based (Protestant) adult education and civic forum in Vienna and a formal cooperation partner of KBW under the 'Bilden wir Wien' initiative. Comparable in operating model: faith-rooted adult education with civic engagement programming for Vienna adults.
• Evangelische Akademie Wien: Protestant counterpart providing faith-rooted adult and civic education in Vienna. Directly comparable as a denominational adult education institution operating in the same city with overlapping topic areas (theology, society, ethics).

Broad incumbents

• Berufsförderungsinstitut (BFI) Wien: Large established adult education provider in Vienna delivering vocational and continuing education programs. Comparable as a city-level adult education incumbent competing for adult learner attention and public funding in the same market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

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Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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