To get from the Ulm bank to the Neu-Ulm bank and back, Ulm barges and the solar ferry run daily during the International Danube Festival. The solar ferry only runs if the water levels of the Danube allow it. Zillen and ferry timetable: Zillen: Weekdays from 15.00 to 22.00 and at weekends from 11.00 to 22.00 Danube ferry: always from 11.00 to [...]
With its diverse range of authentic handicrafts, the Danube Countries Market invites visitors to stroll and discover. Around 40 food stalls also welcome their guests with a variety of culinary specialities from nine Danube countries and Bosnia-Herzegovina and offer the opportunity to experience this cultural area in an enjoyable way, thus creating a platform for encounters. Around 60 professional artisans from all [...]
In addition to political guests of honour from the Danube countries, the renowned author Ilija Trojanow will also speak as keynote speaker on the topic of "the Danube as a European element that unites peoples" to set the mood for this year's festival edition. The opening will be artistically accompanied by contributions of different styles from the various Danube countries, a small taster of what the guests can expect over the next 10 [...].
In addition to artisan workshops for adults, demonstrations also take place on the show art stage. Artisans and craftspeople open their workshops here. It's worth taking a look over their shoulders. Visitors young and old can also get creative themselves: Saturday, 06 July, 13.00 Felting studio "Making felt gloves", Bégány Csenge (HU) Saturday, 06 July, 15.00 [...]
This workshop, led by Serbian craftswoman Réka Gyurkovics, is aimed at participants who enjoy sewing by hand or simply want to try it out. Small animals are created from scraps of fabric, which are given a very individual look with small beads, buttons and other embellishments. They become faithful companions as key rings or brooches. The children's programme [...]
32nd School Choir Days Baden-Württemberg 2024 in Ulm in cooperation with the International Danube Festival Ulm/Neu-Ulm 4 pm Humboldt-Gymnasium Ulm (chamber choir), cond. Guido Bauer 4:20 pm Galabov-Gymnasium Sofia (Bulgaria), cond. Krasimira Tsutsumanova
In aid of "Ulm's little sparrows" Together with the Donaufest visitors, a wooden sculpture will be created during the festival under the guidance of wood artist Uwe Köhle (stand K 12), which will be auctioned off at the end of the festival in aid of Ulm's little sparrows.
Together with the Hungarian craftswoman Luca Jandó, the participants mould clay hedgehogs from bulky pieces of clay. With an indentation on the back, these become beautiful and practical pen holders that keep the desk tidy. The children's programme takes place in the presence of parents. Parents are responsible for their children and have a duty of supervision. This does not [...]