Experience World Heritage Sites on UNESCO Action Day

Every year on the first Sunday in June, UNESCO World Heritage Day takes place, during which World Heritage sites in Germany invite visitors to a variety of events.

In 2026, the UNESCO World Heritage Day under the motto "Together for peace and understanding"and falls on the 7. JuneWith this year's slogan, the Unesco the focus on their guiding principle, which is the promotion of international understanding as well as the preservation of the Peace and Safety consists.

Explore, experience, experiment

Am nationwide day of action load the World Heritage Sites in Germany to various Events The program ranges from hands-on activities for young and old to special guided tours and concerts. The central Opening UNESCO World Heritage Day takes place at the World Heritage Site Regensburg Old Town with Stadtamhof instead.

An overview of the event program can be found here. Information about the total 55 World Heritage Sites in Germany are available here.

I agree to display all external content and to change my cookie settings to 'Allow all cookies'. Learn more in our Privacy Policy.Change cookie settings

You might also be interested in:

Mobility - Commercial Vehicles

New Yanmar SV10 mini excavator for confined work areas

Panorama

At a turning point: The German Leather Museum

Operations management

Anyone who attacks their boss deserves to be fired.

Photo competition

#WorldHeritageConnects: With this photo action Interested individuals have the opportunity to participate in the day of action and receive a bag filled with gifts from UNESCO World Heritage sites in Germany. beget.

We are looking for special Photos and detailed shots of the 55 World Heritage Sites in Germany. For this, until June 9, 2026 Up to three photos can be uploaded to the World Heritage Day website, and a photo frame selected. Furthermore, in line with this year's motto, "Together for Peace and Understanding," participants should explain how their photo(s) relate to this theme. The three most original submissions will each receive a prize bag. Participate here!

BackgroundThe German UNESCO Commission organized the day of action in 2005 together with the Association of World Heritage Sites Germany brought to life.

"A A look behind the scenes of the World Heritage Site grant, experience and make accessible World Heritage sites and Bringing people together “This is the threefold goal pursued by UNESCO World Heritage Day,” explains UNESCO on its website.

Further information about UNESCO World Heritage Day can be found on the UNESCO website as well as under unesco-welterbetag.de .Source: German Commission for UNESCO / UNESCO World Heritage DayDHB now also digital!Simply click here and register for the digital German Crafts Journal (DHB)!