Order-wide Events
Panel discussion
The 12. September – A question of attitude
12 September 2025, start: 3.00 pm
Modul University Vienna, Am Kahlenberg 1, 1190 Vienna, Austria
As a new conflict breaks out between West and East in Europe, it is more important than ever to reflect on our history and its lessons and traditions, on the successes of politics and diplomacy for peace and freedom, on our historical ability to overcome war and resolve all hostilities.
All details about the event can be found in the invitation below.
Registration by 8 September 2025 to kanzleramt@georgsorden.eu
70 years of the Austrian Armed Forces
18 September 2025, start: 2.00 pm
Officers’ mess of the Maria Theresien barracks, Am Fasangarten 2-4, 1130 Vienna, Austria
This event, organised in cooperation by the Order of St. George, the Austrian Society for the Protection of Cultural Property and the Austrian Armed Forces, is dedicated to the development of the Austrian Armed Forces and the security policy situation in Austria over the past seven decades. In a historical review and an analysis of the current structure and tasks of the Austrian Armed Forces, the changes in the organisation and its security policy significance will be presented. The programme is rounded off by an outlook on the security-related challenges of the future.
As speakers and panellists, we welcome high-ranking generals who have played a key role in shaping the Austrian Armed Forces, as well as the current Secretary General of the Federal Ministry of Defence. Their expertise will provide fascinating insights into the past, present and future of Austrian security policy.
Speakers and panellists
- Secretary General Dr. Arnold Kammel
- General Mag. Robert Brieger
- General (retired) Karl Majcen
- General Lieutenant (retired) Mag. Franz Reißner
- Grand Master Karl von Habsburg
- Procurator Baron Vinzenz von Stimpfl-Abele
- Chancellor Dr. Stefan Schermaier
Following the presentations, we invite you to a cosy get-together with the opportunity to exchange ideas. We look forward to welcoming a large audience and to an insightful evening in the security policy area of the theme of the year: Integrity. Direction. Hope.
Contact person: Hofrat Dr. Paul Ertl
Registration by 15 September 2025 to paul.ertl01@gmail.com
21st Salzburg Europe Summit
28 – 30 September 2025
Salzburg, Austria
The SALZBURG EUROPE SUMMIT will take place from 28 to 30 September 2025, which is organised for the 21st time by the Institute of the Regions of Europe (founded by the Chairman of our Knights of Honour, former Governor Prof. Dr. Franz Schausberger). In various formats – from discussion events and workshops to an excursion – this internationally renowned congress will explore the topic of ‘Europe and Hope’.
Under the honorary patronage of Austrian Federal President Alexander van der Bellen, the following are expected: Kaja Kallas, High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Christian Stocker, Federal Chancellor of the Republic of Austria, Magnus Brunner, EU Commissioner for Home Affairs and Migration, Adam Szłapka, EU Minister of Poland, Emil Hurezeanu, Foreign Minister of Romania, Cristina Gherasimov, Deputy Prime Minister of Moldova, Igli Hasani, Foreign Minister of Albania and many more.
As a new partner of this important conference, the Order of St. George will contribute its own colloquium to the programme for the first time: Led by the well-known moderator and journalist Claudia Reiterer, amongst others Grand Master Archduke Karl and our Knight of Honour Prof. Dr. Jan Peter Balkenende, former Prime Minister of the Netherlands and appointed Minister of State by His Majesty King Willem-Alexander in 2022, will analyse the topic ‘Integrity, Direction, Hope. Why the European Union must rediscover its values – and how can this be achieved?’
An event that is equally interesting for all our Commanderies not only because of its European and Central European accents (comprehensive interpreting services are offered), but also because it offers the opportunity to establish valuable contacts and develop new networks.
This year participation for Dames and Knights of the Order is free!
Up-to-date information and the detailed programme can be found on the website www.salzburg-europe-summit.eu
Registration to kanzleramt@georgsorden.eu
Order Day
18 October 2025
Festive mass: 10.00 am, Salesian Church, Rennweg 10, 1030 Vienna, Austria
Following the festive mass, new Dames and Knights are admitted to the Order by our Grand Master at a ceremonial investiture. In response to numerous requests, once again a supporting programme in the form of a ‘Meet & Greet’ on the evening before the Order Day will be offered. Therefore an attractive offer has been worked out with the four Viennese Commanderies and each of the four Commanderies will organise an individuell evening in small groups of 30 – 40 people.
Friday, 17 October 2025
Supporting programme of the Viennese Commanderies
– A look into the secret treasure chest of the k.u.k. Hofjuwelier Köchert
– An evening for savourers at the Villa Wustl
– La Notte Italiana
– On the big wheel above the Vienna Prater
All four events will be available to book via our ticket system with all details from the beginning of September and will have a standard ticket price of EUR 45. Of course, the ‘first come, first serve’ principle will be set to apply when booking.
Saturday, 18 October 2025
Order Day
– 08:00 Briefing for postulants and warrantors
– 09:00 Line up in the courtyard of the Salesian convent
– 10:00 Festive mass and investiture in the Salesian Church
– 12:00 Group photo and march through Belvedere Palace
– 12:30 Seated gala lunch in the ‘Stöckl im Park’ restaurant
– 15:30 End of the Order Day
For better planning this year we are also going to provide a bookable free ticket for visiting the church. The gala lunch will also be bookable via our ticket system from the beginning of September.
Contact person: Chancellor´s office
Cross-Commandery Events
17 August 2025
EXTERNAL EVENT: Birthday of Emperor Karl I.
Castle park Laxenburg, Schloßplatz 1, 2361 Laxenburg, Austria
Start: 2.00 pm
Five traditional associations invite you to a joint celebration to mark the 138th birthday of Emperor Karl I. A visit is possible both in uniform as part of the participating traditional organisations or as a guest in civilian clothes. Refreshments and drinks will be provided. Participants will also receive a certificate of thanks and recognition from HIRH Archduke Karl.
To make the organisation easier, the traditional associations ask you to register as a guest or participant.
Details of the programme can be found at https://dragonerregiment.at/event/kaisergeburtstag-in-laxenburg-3/
Registration by 14 August 2025 to m.islinger@dragonerregiment.at
27 August 2025
Summer cocktail
Viennese Commanderies
St. George´s Garden at the Order Residence, Rennweg 10, 1030 Vienna, Austria
Start: 6.00 pm
The four Viennese Commanderies traditionally invite to a common summer cocktail at the St. George´s Garden, this time with dress code “all white” – summer clothing in white colour. Further details can be found in the following invitation.
Cost contribution: 40,00 Euro
Registration by 20 August 2025 at https://buytickets.at/vereindessanctgeorgsorden/1782761
30 August 2025
Passion Play in Erl
Commandery Europaregion Tirol, Dames of the Order of St. George
Festival theatre Erl, Mühlgraben 56, 6343 Erl, Austria
The Passion Play has been performed in Erl at regular intervals for more than 400 years. Together with the Dames of the Order of St. George, the Commandery Europaregion Tirol has succeeded in obtaining a small contingent of tickets for the oldest Passion Play venue in the German-speaking world. Although demand is enormous, interested Dames and Knights of the Order will have the opportunity to experience the play about the life and death of Jesus Christ together on 30 August 2025 as part of an unforgettable evening.
Contact person: Order Dame Mag. Birgit Weickenmeier
Registration by 25 August 2025 to damen.organisation@georgsorden.eu
11 September 2025
Winegrowing tradition of the monks of Benedictine Abbey of Admont
Commandery Steiermark/Kärnten – Schlossberg, Commandery Slowenien
Dveri Pax Jaringhof, Polički Vrh 1, 2221 Jarenina, Slovenia
Start: 6.00 pm
As part of a joint commandery meeting, our Spiritural Council Baron MMag. Thomas von Stellwag-Carion gives an insight into the 800-year winemaking tradition of the Admont Benedictine monks. After a wine tasting, there is a gourmet menu in the Gault & Millau 3-toque restaurant.
Contact person: Commander Mag. Andreas Schwarz, MBA, Commander Mag. Johannes Krmc
Registration by 4 September 2025 to sgo.komturei.stmk.ktn@gmail.com
13 September 2025
Sailing trip on Lake Neusiedl
Commandery Burgenland, Commandery Wien – Arsenal
Fritz am See, Seebad 1, 7121 Weiden am See, Austria
Start: 2.00 pm
The Commanderies invite to an excursion with dinghies (sailing boats) on Lake Neusiedl. The focus is on pleasure sailing, it is not a race.
Start with a champagne reception at Fritz am See, then the trip begins with 4-6 dinghies ( only in suitable weather). One skipper with sailing experience is required per dinghy, no sailing skills are necessary for the crew. Return after one to two hours on the lake followed by a common dinner.
Costs: The champagne reception and the boats are covered by the Commanderies Burgenland and Wien – Arsenal. Everyone pays for the dinner individually.
Contact person: Commander HR Dieter Tischler, Boat captains for the dinghies please contact Patrick Lichtblau at patrick@silversurfer.at
Registration by 30 August 2025 to dieter.tischler@aon.at
4 October 2025
Central European Soirée
Commandery Ungarn and Commandery Burgenland
Sidonia Castle Hotel, Röjtöki út 37, 9451 Röjtökmuzsaj, Hungary
Start: 7.00 pm
In cooperation, the Commanderies Ungarn and Burgenland are organising an exclusive Central European Soirée involving our Central European Commanderies.
Programme
- Welcome drink
- Festive opening
- Little gifts for Dames and Knights
- Live dance music
- Presentation stands of the Central European Commanderies
- Raffle for a main prize
- Midnight show with dance performance
- On request, a multi-course gala dinner can be ordered on site at own cost
Dress code: Tuxedo/dark suit /dinner dress
Ticket price: 70,00 Euro (excl. gala dinner)
Accommodation options
Option 1: Sidonia Castle Hotel, Röjtöki út 37, 9451 Röjtökmuzsaj, Hungary
- Main building: double room with breakfast 126,00 Euro/night, single room with breakfast 112,50 Euro/night
- Hunting lodge: double room with breakfast 112,50 Euro/night, single room with breakfast 105,00 Euro/night
- Reservation only possible from Saturday to Sunday, except for participants of the cadre seminar
- Reservations are only possible via the Chancellor’s Office at kanzleramt@georgsorden.eu
Option 2: Hotel Tornácos, Kossuth Lajos u. 74 – 78, 9437 Hegykő, Hungary (approx. 12 km from the Castle Hotel)
- double room 136,00 Euro/night, single room 90,00 Euro/night (prices include tourist tax and breakfast)
- Independent booking directly at the hotel to tornacos@tornacos.hu
Contact persons: Commander Gabor von Boldizsàr Ujfakusy and Commander HR Dieter Tischler
Registration by 15 September 2025 at https://buytickets.at/vereindessanctgeorgsorden/1710312
Commandery Events
5 – 7 September 2025
Weekend in London
Commandery Großbritannien & Nordirland
A weekend in London and the surrounding area will be organised from 5 – 7 September 2025.
All detailed information including the programme and prices can be found in the invitation below.
Contact person: Commander David Mackintosh
Registration by 31 July 2025 at info@orderofstgeorge.org.uk
12 September 2025
On the trail of culture
Delegation Niederösterreich – Wienerwald
parish church Maria Anzbach, Marktplatz 32, 2032 Maria Anzbach, Austria
Start: 3.00 pm
After a pilgrimage mass on the occasion of the feast of Mary’s name, there is a guided tour of the late Gothic ‘Staffelkirche’ followed by a cultural walk. Culinary ending at a restaurant.
Details can be found in the invitation below.
Contact person: Head of Delegation Dir. Günter Bergauer, MBA, Deputy Head of Delegation Matthias Dolenc
Registration by 11 September 2025 to guenter.bergauer@gmail.com or matthias.dolenc@gmail.com
13 September 2025
Commandery meeting
Commandery Salzburg/Oberösterreich/Bayern – Hohensalzburg
Gut Hochkreut, Aurachberg 60, 4814 Neukirchen/Altmünster, Austria
Start: 5.00 pm
Commander DI Dr. Wilhelm von Zitzewitz invites to a Commandery meeting with a lecture and subsequent discussion.
Contact person: Commander DI Dr. Wilhelm von Zitzewitz
19 September 2025
Summer lounge
Commandery Wiesbaden/Nassau
Restaurant „EinFach“, Hölgestraße 21, 64283 Darmstadt, Germany
Start: 6.00 pm
An inspiring dialogue between enjoyment, culture and responsibility can be expected in a small, exclusive circle as part of the Summer Lounge entitled ‘Art with a difference – securing values’. Details can be found in the invitation below.
Contact person: Vice Commander Senator h.c. Peter W. Schmitz
Registration to pw.schmitz@schmitz-real-estate.de
19 – 21 September 2025
St. George´s golf tournament
Commandery Slowenien
Golf Course Livada, Kranjčeva ulica 12, 9226 Moravske Toplice, Slovenia
The first St. George’s golf tournament of the Commandery Slowenien will be held at the Livada Golf Course.
The planned programme can be found below. More details will follow as soon as possible.
- Friday, 19 September: Get-together in the early evening, most likely at a well-known winery with tasting and dinner
- Saturday, 20 September: golf tournament (18 holes), dinner and award ceremony
- Sunday, 21 September: „Texas Scramble“ golf tournament, lunch and award ceremony
Contact person: Commander Mag. Johannes Krmc
Registration to johannes.krmc@gmail.com
27 September 2025
Inauguration celebration
Commandery Slowakei
Pfarrkirche Rusovce, Gerulatská 63, 85110 Rusovce, Bratislava, Slovakia
Start: 11.00 am
To mark its inauguration, which took place at the Order Convent in April 2025, the Commandery Slowakei invites to celebrate a Holy Mass, followed by a joint lunch. The costs for lunch are paid individually in the restaurant.
Contact person: Commander Dr. Boris Bartho
Registration by 22 September 2025 to boris.bartho@gmail.com
7 October 2025
Russia under Putin: review and outlook
Commandery Wien – Hofburg
Order Residence, Rennweg 10, 1030 Vienna, Austria
Start: 6.30 pm
In his lecture, Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr Wolfgang Müller explores the development and current political situation in Russia under Putin.
Contact person: Vice Commander Ing. Mag. Dr. Ernesto Schobesberger, MMBA
Registration by 1 October 2025 to joachim.zimmel@zimmel.cc
9 October 2025
Commandery meeting
Commandery Slowenien
PEN KLUB, Tomšičeva ulica 12, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Start: 6.30 pm
The Commandery meeting offers the opportunity to meet and talk with Procurator Baron Vinzenz von Stimpfl-Abele and Archbishop Dr. Stanislav Hočevar.
Contact person: Vice Commander Dipl. hist. Aleksander Hribovšek
Registration by 1 October 2025 to aleksander.hribovsek@gmail.com