In cooperation with the "Ulmer Unke“ project of the Stadtjugendring Ulm, there is also a „Donau-Unke“ this year at the Ulm Children's and Youth Book Prize. In addition to selecting the best books in the categories 10-12 and 13+, this year the children's jury will also read and judge (translated) children's and young adult books by authors from the Danube countries. Further information at www.ulmerunke.de [...]
It interactively conveys basic knowledge about the EU, makes it clear which Danube countries are EU members and which want to become members. It enables all topics and questions relating to current European politics - especially from the perspective of the Danube region - to be brought to the table and discussed. Further information material, which was developed in cooperation with europedirect and the Regional Centre for Political [...]
Ahoy! The Ulm boat is available to young passengers at the International Danube Festival on both weekends and on Thursday. Anyone who’s always wanted to take a „boat trip“ on the Danube can board via the wooden steps on the Ulm bank. Tickets are sold at the Metzgerturm information stand half an hour before departure. Only tickets […]
Under the expert guidance of Hungarian craftswoman Boglárka Tóth, participants will first be given a brief introduction to the art of lino printing and can then get creative themselves on the textiles they bring with them. In this way, textiles are turned into unique, artistic pieces. Participants can choose a wide variety of motifs from numerous different plates. Everyone is sure to find a favourite motif. The number of participants is limited. The children's programme takes place in the presence of accompanying adults. The responsibility for supervision lies with them and does not pass to the workshop leader. Please bring textiles [...]
Ahoy! The Ulm boat is available to young passengers at the International Danube Festival on both weekends and on Thursday. Anyone who’s always wanted to take a „boat trip“ on the Danube can board via the wooden steps on the Ulm bank. Tickets are sold at the Metzgerturm information stand half an hour before departure. Only tickets […]
Ahoy! The Ulm boat is available to young passengers at the International Danube Festival on both weekends and on Thursday. Anyone who’s always wanted to take a „boat trip“ on the Danube can board via the wooden steps on the Ulm bank. Tickets are sold at the Metzgerturm information stand half an hour before departure. Only tickets […]
The e. tage radio reporters are on the road again at the international Danube Festival. Together they will discover exciting stories, voices and sounds around the Danube Festival, interview festival guests and artists and thus create a colourful audio report that will be proudly presented at the end. The reporters will be at the festival from 6 to 10 July [...]
Children's book participation programme Discovering the Danube with the beautiful Lau - a creative river journey for children Based on the book by Gabriela Costea, Iulia Iordan and Anca Smărăndache: „Lau lacht wieder“, created as part of the „Danube Nature Guides“ project Contributors: Gabriela Costea (Romania/Germany), Dr Sabine Schmidt-Halewicz, Giesela Müller WORKSHOP PROGRAMME IN THE CHILDREN'S TENT: Event 1: 10.00 - 11.30 [...]
Some fine motor skills are required for the knotting workshop led by Hungarian craftswoman Emese Bugya. Using the art of macramé knotting, the workshop involves skilfully tying threads with your hands to create cheerful bunnies or lambs. These can be worn as pendants on a bunch of keys, for example. The number of participants is limited. The children's programme takes place in the presence of accompanying adults. The responsibility for supervision lies with them and is not [...]
The e. tage radio reporters are on the road again at the international Danube Festival. Together they will discover exciting stories, voices and sounds around the Danube Festival, interview festival guests and artists and thus create a colourful audio report that will be proudly presented at the end. The reporters will be at the festival from 6 to 10 July [...]
As part of the International Danube Festival, we are inviting schools to take part in our interactive quiz „Europe and the Danube“. Pupils from the 10th grade onwards have the opportunity to test and deepen their knowledge about the Danube and Europe. Great prizes await the five best teams. Participation in the event is free of charge. [...]
Theatre Castle in the Air: A play for adults and children aged five and up Do you have a monster under your bed? No? Have you ever looked? The girl doesn't believe in monsters either. But suddenly a small, hairy creature is sitting in the middle of the room. And doesn't want to leave. How do you get rid of a monster like that? [...]
It interactively conveys basic knowledge about the EU, makes it clear which Danube countries are EU members and which want to become members. It enables all topics and questions relating to current European politics - especially from the perspective of the Danube region - to be brought to the table and discussed. Further information material, which was developed in cooperation with europedirect and the Regional Centre for Political [...]
The e. tage radio reporters are on the road again at the international Danube Festival. Together they will discover exciting stories, voices and sounds around the Danube Festival, interview festival guests and artists and thus create a colourful audio report that will be proudly presented at the end. The reporters will be at the festival from 6 to 10 July [...]
Open creative offer for children In the creative tent (children's tent) on the banks of the Danube on the Neu-Ulm side, everything is ready to be moulded, kneaded and rolled! Children of all ages can get active here and create their own Danube landscape out of clay. Figures, objects and wild creatures are created to populate the growing landscape. The programme is free of charge and is [...]
Under the guidance of Serbian craftswoman Marika Srdić, lovingly designed fabric pendants are created, which become colourful companions on gym bags, satchels or items of clothing. There are various feathered friends to choose from, such as owls, chickens and birds. The number of participants is limited. The children's programme takes place in the presence of accompanying adults. The responsibility for supervision lies with the accompanying adults and does not pass to the workshop organisers. For children aged 6 and over
The e. tage radio reporters are on the road again at the international Danube Festival. Together they will discover exciting stories, voices and sounds around the Danube Festival, interview festival guests and artists and thus create a colourful audio report that will be proudly presented at the end. The reporters will be at the festival from 6 to 10 July [...]
The Budapest Marionettes is a multi-award winning street show that brings a range of different puppets in a cycle of short stories with music. The show has been in continuous development since 2007, presenting new elements each year in an ever-changing parade of unique puppet characters, impressive skills, laughter, drama and charm. The Budapest Marionettes [...]
The Budapest Marionettes is a multi-award winning street show that brings a range of different puppets in a cycle of short stories with music. The show has been in continuous development since 2007, presenting new elements each year in an ever-changing parade of unique puppet characters, impressive skills, laughter, drama and charm. The Budapest Marionettes [...]
The e. tage radio reporters are on the road again at the international Danube Festival. Together they will discover exciting stories, voices and sounds around the Danube Festival, interview festival guests and artists and thus create a colourful audio report that will be proudly presented at the end. The reporters will be at the festival from 6 to 10 July [...]
Join-in concert for children - Best of Bernhard Fibich Austria's No.1 children's songwriter will be a guest at the Donaufest with his fun and lively join-in songs. Children and adults are playfully involved in the concert! It is no surprise that Bernhard Fibich knows what he is singing about: he is the father of grown-up children and an enthusiastic grandfather. Band video: https://youtu.be/3v7BYvX8Z8o?si=HxkhplwKA21feRM3
Hungarian craftsman Tibor Béres will provide participants with exciting insights into book design and they can then personalise their own little booklet with an ex libris and try out the art of calligraphy for themselves. The artistically designed pages offer space for numerous memories and stories. The number of participants is limited. The children's programme takes place in the presence of accompanying adults [...]
Ahoy! The Ulm boat is available to young passengers at the International Danube Festival on both weekends and on Thursday. Anyone who’s always wanted to take a boat trip on the Danube can come aboard at the Ulm quay. Tickets are sold at the Metzgerturm information stand half an hour before departure. Tickets are only available for the current […]
Caves and Ice Age art in the Swabian Jura Go on a journey back to the Ice Age to the Palaeolithic hunters and gatherers in the Ach and Lone valleys near Ulm. Find out how our ancestors lived in the time of the great mammoths, what techniques they used to work stone and ivory and what links there are to other important archaeological sites [...].
Paper upcycling to join in Old posters, newspapers, magazines, books and calendar pages are far too good to throw away. We show how surprising new things can be created from seemingly worthless paper. Just join in and be amazed!
On Family Sunday at the Danube Festival, visitors can look forward to a special family programme full of stories, creativity and imagination. One of our storytellers will take young and old on a journey along the Danube. With her Danube stories, she tells of exciting events, special places and the people along the great river. In the cosy yurt it will be [...]
Ahoy! The Ulm boat is available to young passengers at the International Danube Festival on both weekends and on Thursday. Anyone who’s always wanted to take a boat trip on the Danube can come aboard at the Ulm quay. Tickets are sold at the Metzgerturm information stand half an hour before departure. Tickets are only available for the current […]
Ahoy! The Ulm boat is available to young passengers at the International Danube Festival on both weekends and on Thursday. Anyone who’s always wanted to take a boat trip on the Danube can come aboard at the Ulm quay. Tickets are sold at the Metzgerturm information stand half an hour before departure. Tickets are only available for the current […]