Europe is being joyously honored in Detmold

Get ready for an exciting week of events in Detmold as the city prepares for the European Days 2025. The city portal has all the information you need on the subpage "European Days 2025".

Event Series: UN-Ltd. - for a democratic, borderless Europe

The event series "UN-Ltd. - for a democratic, borderless Europe" will take place from May 3rd to 11th, 2025. This series aims to foster dialogue and understanding, encouraging discussions on the importance of unity and cooperation in Europe. The complete program can be found on the "European Days 2025" subpage.

Lectures and Discussions

Several lectures and discussions are scheduled throughout the week. On May 7th, Prof. Dr. Arnd Bauerkaemper will give a lecture titled "May 8th, 1945 - Consequences and Interpretations in the Two German States" in the small festival hall of the town hall, Detmold. On the same day, Dr. Alessandro Bellardita will discuss "True Crime Democracy - How our Constitution came about" in the cafeteria of the Dietrich-Bonhoeffer-Berufskolleg.

Performances and Exhibitions

The youth theater Karambolage from Zeitz will perform "Emil and the Detectives" in Leopoldinum, Detmold, on May 3rd, 2025, at 5 PM. Additionally, an exhibition titled "Women in Divided Germany" will be opened at the town hall, Detmold, on May 9th, 2025, at 3 PM.

European Market and Official Celebration

Don't miss the popular European market at the Rosental-Galerie, Detmold, on May 10th, 2025, from 10 AM to 1 PM. The official Europe celebration of the city portal will take place within the framework of the district festival in Heiligenkirchen on May 10th, 2025, at 5:45 PM.

Partnership Anniversary and German Dialogue

Detmold will celebrate the 35th anniversary of the city partnership with Zeitz on May 9th, 2025, with a German dialogue between the mayors of Detmold and Zeitz.

Updates and Further Information

The "European Days 2025" subpage serves as the official information hub for the event series "UN-Ltd. - for a democratic, borderless Europe". It provides access to the full schedule and details of the events, lectures, and performances happening during the series. For further details, contact Torben Gocke at 05231 977 401 or via email.

Join us in Detmold for a week filled with culture, history, and dialogue as we celebrate Europe and its importance in our everyday lives. See you there!