Schwarzenegger inspires at the organ concert in the Vienna St. Stephen's Cathedral!

Schwarzenegger inspires at the organ concert in the Vienna St. Stephen's Cathedral!

Wien, Österreich - Arnold Schwarzenegger, the native Styrian and Hollywood star, recently had a special experience in Vienna that shows not only his heart for music, but also his commitment to climate protection. On June 3, 2025, the Austrian World Summit (AWS) took place in the Hofburg, an event that was organized for the ninth time by the Schwarzenegger Climate Initiative. Under the motto "Unite in Action - Terminate Pollution", the conference for solutions in the fight against climate change and focused on the role of first aiders in climate -related disasters. Managing Director Martin Krenn also referred to the international challenges that still have to be mastered in climate protection, and criticized the sluggish negotiations at the UN climate conference COP29.

After this important appointment, the former governor of California visited the Vienna St. Stephen's Cathedral on Wednesday, June 5th. As Domradio reported this visit with great discretion-the cathedral staff was only informed shortly before Schwarzeneggers arrived. On his arrival he was led by the cathedral priest Toni Faber through the cathedral, where he not only visited the impressive baptismal chapel, but also the high altar.

a musical highlight

A very special experience was waiting for Schwarzenegger: he was allowed to take a seat even on the giant organ in St. Stephen's Cathedral. The actor and political activist used the manual and pedals and offered an exclusive organ concert, which certainly made not only his heart, but also that of the listeners faster. An altar boy named Justin could even secure a selfie with the star and had the opportunity to have a short conversation with him. Schwarzenegger also missed his career from the bodybuilder to the governor and showed that he also has a good hand for music in the church.

a man clear words

Schwarzenegger is not only a passionate musician, but also a committed climate protector. His visit to Vienna fell together with his commitment to talk about current topics such as air pollution and the climate crisis and to demand an end to the dependency on fossil fuels. June 3 was not only an important day for Schwarzenegger, but also for everyone who stands up for the environment with a clear view. Because as the discussions during the AWS showed, the fight against the climate crisis is a joint task that requires courage, determination and innovation, just like the work of first aiders, which are at the forefront in times of natural disasters.

But despite the positive approaches there is also a "but". The challenges are great, as Martin Krenn from the Bishops' Conference at the COP29 reported. Some governments often see economic aspects as primary, while in many countries the knowledge grows that renewable energies in the long term represent the most cost -effective variant of the energy supply. Schwarzenegger also knows this - and sets its influence to ensure that awareness of these topics is spreading further.

In a world that is loud and challenging, it is a pleasure to see that someone like Arnold Schwarzenegger is not only in the spotlight, but also fights for good. And who knows, maybe we hear more about his musical talents in the magnificent backdrop of St. St.