Arnold Schwarzenegger (78) has been living in the USA for decades. The Hollywood star, former bodybuilder and ex-governor of the state of California originally hails from Styria. Before the Austrian World Summit takes place in Vienna on June 16, the Terminator star paid a visit to his homeland, the municipality of Thal. This is reported by Austrian media such as the Kronen Zeitung.

On Sunday morning around 11:00 a.m., the actor arrived in Thal near Graz. According to the report, about 350 people were waiting there for the actor, many of them apparently members of Arnold's Pump Club. Schwarzenegger, also known as the Styrian Oak, encouraged the sports enthusiasts. He is said to have shouted: Work, work, work. Then success will come. According to the portal Heute.at, Schwarzenegger took several hours for his fans. According to reports, he also met friends from his youth in Thal.

The Austrian World Summit in Vienna

Arnold Schwarzenegger is not only committed to physical fitness, but has also been committed to the environment for many years. He founded The Schwarzenegger Climate Initiative, which is based in Vienna. The Austrian World Summit will also take place on Tuesday at the Hofburg there. The star is inviting guests to the tenth edition of the climate protection summit.

Former US Vice President Kamala Harris (61) was already announced as a guest in advance. Schwarzenegger was quoted in a statement: Kamala Harris has shown throughout her career what leadership means: standing up for people, defending democracy, and fighting for a better future. At the summit on June 16, they want to show that we have the power, the tools and the solutions, and that we are unstoppable when leaders and citizens work together. The summit is also taking place under the motto We are unstoppable.