May 2026

Live Subtitles in German and English for Fest der Freude 2026 at Vienna's Heldenplatz

On May 8, 2026, Vienna's historical Heldenplatz once again transformed into a place of remembrance and collective celebration marking the liberation from Nazi dictatorship and the end of World War II in Europe.

An unforgettable, spine-tingling moment of the commemoration was the speech given by contemporary witness Lucy Waldstein. Her presence and deeply moving words visibly touched the thousands gathered across Heldenplatz, reminding us why we must never forget.

Our Mission: Dismantling Communication Barriers 🌍

To ensure these crucial messages resonated with every attendee in the audience and online, Sprachpilot operated behind the scenes with utmost precision:

We accompanied the entire event with real-time English live subtitles for the international audience on site and streaming worldwide.
The moving eyewitness testimony was translated live into German for all listeners on the square and across live broadcast feeds.

It is a profound responsibility and honor for Sprachpilot to provide linguistic access and inclusion at such an important, historic commemoration.

Our warmest thanks go to the Mauthausen Committee Austria (MKÖ) for their ongoing trust and outstanding collaboration!