Join us in Bratislava for an international Walk & Talk training focused on Nordic Walking, wellbeing, and women’s empowerment. From 23 to 26 April 2026, participants will gather in Bratislava, Slovakia for a dynamic programme that combines Nordic Walking workshops, outdoor activity, cultural exploration, and community-building in an international setting. The activity is hosted by the Slovak Nordic Walking Association, in cooperation with partners from Austria and North Macedonia.
The Walk & Talk (WAT) project responds to the issue of physical inactivity among young women and girls, as well as growing mental health challenges connected to negative body image and low self-esteem. The project promotes Nordic Walking as an accessible, affordable, and inclusive physical activity that supports both physical and mental wellbeing. It also aims to build a supportive community and raise awareness of the connection between movement, self-confidence, and health. The objective of the training is to strengthen participants’ skills in Nordic Walking methodology and help them create engaging, supportive, and health-promoting activities for young women and girls.
- Date: 23.-26. April 2026 (Thursday and Sunday afternoon are travel days)
- Location: Bratislava, Slovakia
- Registration: https://forms.gle/2RodycJXNXXsbm5r7
What To Expect
Participants can look forward to:
- Practical Nordic Walking workshops in nature
- Learning more about the benefits of physical activity for wellbeing
- Spending time with an international group in a supportive atmosphere
- Discovering Bratislava and its green surroundings
- Exchanging experiences with participants from other countries
- Taking part in a project that combines health, inclusion, and environmental awareness
Who Is The Training For?
This training is designed for sports instructors, trainers, youth workers, teachers, and other professionals who are active in sports or work with young people and want to learn how to use Nordic Walking as an inclusive and motivating tool in their activities. The training will be in English.
Programme Overview
The core activity takes place from 24–26 April 2026 in Bratislava and includes daily Nordic Walking sessions, meals, local transport to activity points, and evening time to explore the city. Travelling to and from Bratislava will take place on 23 April and 26 April afternoon/evening, depending on when the programme ends. Please note if the weather is nice, most of the sessions will take place outside.
The programme includes:
- Nordic Walking workshops at locations such as Železná studnička and Rača
- lunch breaks in local park or forest bistros
- time to explore Bratislava city centre
- final evaluation session before departure
Practical Information
- Accommodation: Shared rooms will be provided in Hotel SOREA REGIA.
- Food: Fully covered by the organisers with support from the Erasmus+ Programme. Participants are encouraged to bring additional snacks, if needed, since the programme include many physical activities.
- Travel: Participants will be asked to plan their travels to and from Bratislava and submit travel plan for approval. Vienna and Bratislava are very well connected via trains and buses with plenty options each hour or even more often. Participants will be required to keep all tickets and after the training hand them over to the organiser or send upon return home. Maximum budget for reimbursement is 70€ overall.
- Follow up activity: All participants who take part in the training will be asked to organise one follow-up activity for girls, younger girls, or women in their community after the event. Each activity should reach at least 10 participants and can be implemented by the end of the year. To support this, ACTIVE Austria will provide Nordic Walking poles and organisational support to help participants prepare and deliver their event successfully.
How to apply?
- Register for the training here: https://forms.gle/2RodycJXNXXsbm5r7
- Wait for confirmation from ACTIVE Austria team and further instructions.
- Plan your travels and send us your travel plan for approval.
- Wait for confirmation of your travel plan and joint the event!