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Traiskirchen "Hilton"

Flüchtlingslager Traiskirchen
September 1999


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Alfi 24-Sep-2021 11:33
From Septembra to Decembra 1969 Start life from KOMUNIST. THANK UN in the Traiskirchen.
Ripene Ruru 25-Oct-2015 21:24
Hi I am a support worker in Brisbane Australia we are caring for Liliana Bednarowicz who with her sister Barbara Lubik arrived in the camp late 1970 and early 1980 both immigrated to Brisbane Australia. But Barbara returned to Poland leaving Liliana on her own. I am hoping that you may hole any information that will help us find her family in Poland. Liliana hasn't been well lately so contact with family is important
H. Hartl 01-Sep-2015 17:32
My family arrived to Traiskirchen on December 27th, 1982. We spent 3 nights there, and then were taken to Reichenau. I was only 8, but I remember well. Given the circumstances we were treated very well and given food and shelter. We would not even think of protesting back then, since Austria was kind enough to take us in. I don't understand why today's migrants are protesting. They too get food and shelter. I heard that they are complaining about the showers. Well, we solved it by having women and children go to take a shower first, and then the men. Stop complaining and be glad you have a roof over your head. Oh, and we also had valid passports and were not sneaking into other countries. I am thankful for Austria and the USA for taking us in, when we were desperate to escape communism.
Guest 12-Aug-2014 03:53
I arrived February 1987 , moved out May 1988 to the USA.New life begin....Tomorrow is never promise to as.God is great.
Guest from 2000 05-Oct-2013 16:53
Terrible!I thought we were the first here!!!but I did not know it.But I'm also want to say my regards to the A.Government for giving roof and support my family!But now,the service people in Traiskirchen,be a little polite to the poor people,who have lost everything trying to save their children and life!
Guest 08-Apr-2013 19:52
This was the HILTON ! This pic must have been taken on a Monday.
Because they cleaned up behind there every Monday.... By Sunday it was a mess.
I remember walking behind it (even tho my parents told me not to walk behind it)
People were throwing stuff out the window all the time, TV's, Electric stoves, etc.
We would find change, and dirty pictures :)
Guest 15-Jan-2013 04:24
I was there from 1987 to 1988...crazy time.Moved to USA,new home,new life...found JESUS...awesome......
Ewa Maria Przeklasa 15-Jul-2012 17:27
In 1977 my family and I lived in Austria for five months,four of those we called Traiskirchen our home.Even though I missed my family left behind and my homeland so bad,I have the best memories from Austria!I felt safe and well taken care of;I met a lot of nice people who turned into true friendships...Unfortunately I lost contact with ALL of them(I was only 16 yrs old at the time);so if by any chance any of them check this site,I remember Josef(I believe he was from Hungary;he befriended me and my brother Bogdan)and Mirek,who left for Germany with his Mom and Dad few days after I left with my family for USA,and also a young,married couple,Ewa and Andrzej(?) with a baby daughter Agusia(?),who used to live in England for a while(he spent some time in the hospital in Austria;I remember babysitting Agusia when Ewa went to visit her hubby)and I think they were heading for Boston,Mass.USA...Well,my Dear parents are gone now,I miss them HORRIBLY,but I always let them know how much I love them,and how much I appreciate ALL the sacrifices They made to give me and my brother a better future,a better life!And while I'm at it;thank you Austrian government,and Traiskirchen Refugee Camp for putting a roof over our heads and food on our table when we needed it so!Sincerely,Ewa Maria Przeklasa(nee Bochenek).
Chris Bombi 02-Jun-2012 10:05
I have the best memories as kid. It gave my family and I the opportunity to freedom. Now we live in Australia? I will never forget the great hospitality and friendships we made. Thank you Austria I will never forget. I will return one day to re live that special time in my life.