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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 [...] |
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Who is going to cross the Danube? How many bridges do you have to cross? Which Danube countries are not yet part of the EU? And what is there to eat at the International Danube Festival? These and many other questions have to be answered on 1 July, from 20:45, in our „Danube edition“ of the Murphy's Law Pub Quiz. As a prelude [...] |
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Donaufest flags (Ulm/Neu-Ulm) For the first time, Donaufest is presenting its flags in street art style: a Hungarian artists' collective from Budapest is designing the Donaufest flags as powerful visual narratives along the Danube. The participating artists Lilla Lőrinc, János Borsos, Eszter Nagy and Marcell Horváth are part of the independent art scene and are based in the art quarter budapest. Their works range between urban art, [...] 
Young people have been coming together at the International Danube Festival since 2008. This year, 83 young people from 13 Danube countries and neighbouring countries are taking part in the camp. The young adults spend a week on the banks of the Danube and experience their cultures and languages in dialogue with many others. Together they take part in workshops and discuss new ideas. The special [...]
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Every two years, the International Danube Festival takes place for ten days on the banks of the Danube. The festival site is decorated each time with newly designed flags, which can be purchased after the festival. The flag run takes place on the Thursday before the opening. Volunteers meet at the Ulm Exhibition Centre, everyone receives a flag and then [...] |
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From 3 to 10 July 2026, Ulm will once again become a creative hotspot for up-and-coming musicians from the Danube region: the donau.pop.camp, embedded in the International Danube Festival, will bring together six exciting acts from all over Europe for an intensive week full of exchange, coaching and new musical impulses. The donau.pop.camp is organised and curated by popbastion.ulm - a central [...] 
In order to give as many people as possible access to cultural content, the International Danube Festival has been organising the programme series "The Danube Festival comes to you" for several years. It is dedicated to the residents of social and medical institutions who are unable to visit the festival site due to various health restrictions. The aim of the programme is to bring together as many different institutions [...] 
Vienna is just the beginning - the Danube cycle path beyond the popular routes The stage from Passau to Vienna is considered a classic on the Danube cycle path and is certainly a dream destination for many cyclists, and rightly so. But have you ever been further south-east, to the metropolises of Bratislava or Budapest? In the Amazon at the European Danube border triangle? At the mouths of the Danube tributaries Sava [...] 
Tourism in the Danube Delta and Romania combines a pure and unique experience of nature with cultural diversity. Romania with its unspoilt nature, living history and authentic culture will inspire you: a destination that combines diversity, adventure and real discoveries. Consulate General of Romania in Stuttgart 
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 Danube seepage takes centre stage, the fascinating natural phenomenon where the Danube splits and flows into two oceans. Danube Guide Annemarie Atzrodt vividly explains what is behind it and why it is unique in the world. At the same time, the region shows how varied hiking and cycling along the Danube are in the Donaubergland: Premium and quality hiking trails, impressive landscapes and many opportunities to [...] 
Discover Vukovar with authentic Slavonian specialities, high-quality local wines and traditional products from the Croatian Danube region. Experience the rich cultural heritage, hospitality and unique atmosphere of one of the most beautiful cities on the Danube. 
The non-profit association Tutrakan - Nature and Tourism introduces itself with its broad programme of adventure offers. The small Bulgarian town of Tutrakan on the Danube is a real gem for adventurers and lovers of culture and nature and is often recommended as an insider tip. 
From Bosnia to the Upper Danube Valley: overcoming borders, forging friendships and shaping the future together. Following the Danube Youth Encounters in Bosnia, young people met this year in the heart of the Upper Danube Valley in the Swabian Alb. The DYON network strengthens international exchange and gives young people a voice in the EU Strategy for the Danube Region. 
Neymashe – Textile Statements between Art and Encounter Under the artist name Neymashe, Ulm-based artist Janina Magdalena Röhrich creates large-scale textile works at the intersection of textile art, drawing, typography and installation. The starting point for her artistic practice is direct encounters with people. She became particularly well known for her ‘blind portraits’, which are created without looking at the surface […] 
Built in 1340 before the cathedral, Ulm's Metzgerturm tower was once part of the old city wall, built partly of wood, directly on the Danube. Due to the lowering of the Danube water level when the city wall was rebuilt in 1480, the tower slowly but steadily sank towards the north-west until the leaning tower was replaced by a [...] 
SWR theme days with talks and live music at the Donaufest On the media boat from 17:00 to 18:00, with flag raffle Friday, 3 July, from 17:30 Danube festival flags - flags that tell stories Guests: Ulm cultural manager Ralf Milde and the flag sprayers from Budapest Moderator: Anita Schlesak Saturday 4 July Donauspitzen - Who has the power on the [...] 
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To the sound of the Danube Festival fanfare, performed by eight trumpeters from the Junge Bläserphilharmonie Ulm, the Lord Mayor and Lord Mayoress of the cities of Neu-Ulm and Ulm welcome guests from near and far from a box in the middle of the Danube. The ceremony will be artistically accompanied by the participants of the Danube Youth Camp. Afterwards, the Market of the [...] 
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As a prelude to this year's festival edition, the audience can expect a varied programme of music, talks and artistic contributions along the Danube. Among others, the Austrian band „Die Hawaras“, the artistic theatre Irrwisch and a special German-Ukrainian performance by #OneVoice, a music project by Sportfreunde Stiller, will be part of the programme. In conversation, the two mayors Katrin Albsteiger [...] 
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It is the idea of overcoming boundaries and discovering new horizons that lies behind the IDF Factory encounter project. In 2026, we will be presenting concert evenings of a special kind for the fifth time. These special concerts are indexed and realised premieres of the Donaufest and promise unforgettable live moments. On two evenings, the four formations will present their own repertoire as well as [...] |
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For almost three decades, Mario Lovaković, known to many as Umbo, has been sharing his ever-growing musical journey with the world since he first stepped behind the turntables in 1998. Rooted in the infectious rhythms of funk, Umbo's dynamic DJ sets and diverse production work are a rich tapestry interwoven with soul, jazz, Latin and Afrobeat influences. His characteristic, [...] 
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In 2016, at the very beginning of their band's history, Yasmo & Die Klangkantine were the first foreign formation to make a guest appearance at the „Donaufest Factory“. In 2022, the accomplished word acrobat curated an edition of „Wiener Melange“ as a slam poet dedicated to the spoken word. Now she returns with her Klangkantine - with fresh tracks, a new sound and that rousing [...]
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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 […]
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Klezmer with a modern twist Giving traditional klezmer a new sound and locating it in today's world in an artistic and captivating way - this is precisely how Die Hawaras see their mission. The four musicians - Nikolaus Zierotin (violin), Richard Seniow (accordion), Marko Ferlan (bass) and Dima Kovalenko (guitar) - take a refreshingly undogmatic approach to klezmer. [...] |
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The Ulm Network for Citizen Science introduces itself and its activities and not only invites you to join in the research, but also reports on a research bike tour along the Danube, which took place for the first time last year and in which a mixed group of scientists, citizen scientists and volunteers travelled together by bike to collect data [...].
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Writing matinee with Claudia Schoeppl For two hours, the tent is transformed into a quiet and creative writing harbour. Using various impulses, we let our ideas about the Danube and water flow onto paper. As we read our texts aloud to each other, we learn how diverse our perceptions are and where we find ourselves in our experiences and thoughts [...].
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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 […]
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Klezmer with a modern twist Giving traditional klezmer a new sound and locating it in today's world in an artistic and captivating way - this is precisely how Die Hawaras see their mission. The four musicians - Nikolaus Zierotin (violin), Richard Seniow (accordion), Marko Ferlan (bass) and Dima Kovalenko (guitar) - take a refreshingly undogmatic approach to klezmer. [...] |
