On our blog, we aim to not only keep you updated on the latest news from Stein but also feature interviews with (former) Steiners, historical insights about Stein, and topics related to modern education and upbringing. We always welcome your feedback.
When Ilse Wiskott founded the Landschulheim Stein in October 1948, it was not only a school that came into being, but a community whose bond was to extend far beyond the years spent at school together.
A journey back in time to 1965.
The school year 2025/26 was a year full of new experiences, exciting school projects, and special encounters. Here’s a brief look back.
The seminar paper by Jien He, now a high school graduate, focuses on the world’s oceans as the foundation of life and the setting for global crises. Using international shipping as an example, the paper illustrates the central role the oceans play in the economy, the environment, and the sustainable development of our future.
We are very pleased to introduce two more day students to you. Both have been attending Schloss Stein since 5th grade. We hope you enjoy the interview!
Anyone who has ever spent a summer in Stein knows that it’s a truly special time. In this blog post, we’ll take you along for a glimpse of our summer!
Why do families choose Stein? What experiences shaped your children’s time at school? Find out more about these and other questions in the interview with a pupils mother Nicola Reichelt.
In the P-seminar “Write and Roll to Dublin”, Year 11 pupils took an in-depth look at Irish literature, culture and professions related to writing and travel. The project concluded with a joint trip to Dublin with presentations at selected locations in the city.
Jien He from Beijing has not only settled in quickly, but has also set new standards in sport and school. An international student who leaves a lasting impression with his performance, humor and personality.
Dates 2026
03.08. – 2026-09-11 | Summer holidays
2026-09-12 | Welcome for new students
2026-09-14 | 8:00 AM | Start of the 2026/27 school year
2026-09-18 – 20 | Community weekend scavenger hunt
2026-09-30 | Start of dance course
2026-10-06 | Salzburg State Theatre “Antigone”
2026-10-21 | Online parents’ evening
2026-10-30 | Departure for autumn break
2026-11-08 | Arrival at boarding school
2026-11-18 | Autumn Olympics
2026-11-27 – 29 | Community weekend Advent market
2026-12-01 | Salzburg State Theatre “Animal Farm”
2026-12-07 | St. Nicholas Castle Evening
2026-12-15 | Salzburg State Theatre “The Royal Game”
2026-12-17 | Julklapp (Secret Santa)
2026-12-18 | Parent-teacher day, departure for winter holidays
Welcome to the annual calendar of Schloss Stein boarding school! Here you will find an overview of all school dates, holidays, and planned events that will enrich our boarding school life this year.
We are offering an exciting vacation camp for children and young people aged 12 and over during the 2026 fall vacations.
1st week | 18.10. – 24.10.2026
2nd week | 25.10. – October 31, 2026
, Week 3 | November 1–7, 2026
Two weeks of golf, summer and boarding school life: Schloss Stein’s Golf Summer Camp combines professional training at the resort Das Achental with a varied leisure program in Chiemgau. A unique vacation experience for all those who love sport, nature and community.
Discover the sparkling world of champagne and enjoy the magic of the pre-Christmas period even more intensely. Taste six different cuvées of HATTAT-DECKER champagne accompanied by a French buffet.
Here you will find an overview of all past events at and with Schloss Stein boarding school: From sporting competitions to cultural highlights and special celebrations. We also invite you to browse the photo galleries of these events and relive special moments.
On June 20-21, 2026, the 1st Altsteiner Summer Sports Weekend with a tennis and golf tournament took place. A post-event report with a large photo gallery.
The last school day of the school year at Schule Schloss Stein is traditionally also Parents’ Day and Summer Festival.
On the Thursday before the last day of school, the tradition at Schule Schloss Stein is: Let’s go to the swim meet!
Shortly before summer break, we – the 10th-grade classes – set off for Berlin together with Ms. Schilling and Mr. Ziegler.
A follow-up report by Lara Postl.
On Tuesday, July 28, 2026, the 5th- and 6th-grade students went on an exciting field trip to go on a llama hike at Lake Waginger. A report by Jacqueline Nazet.
On July 28, 2026, the 8th grade went summer tobogganing in Ruhpolding with their class teacher, Korbinian Kollmeier.
From July 19 to 25, the 12th-grade class went on a one-week field trip to Barcelona. They were accompanied by Ms. Sens and Mr. Glotz. A report by Tianrui He.
On Monday, July 27, one of the sporting highlights of the last week of school was on the schedule: the home soccer championship.
