World Heritage 2025: Discover Germany's UNESCO treasures on June 1st!

World Heritage 2025: Discover Germany's UNESCO treasures on June 1st!

Hildesheim, Deutschland - June 1, 2025 is all about the UNESCO World Heritage Day, which is celebrated under the motto "Connect, connect, inspire". On this special day, numerous events across Germany invite you to get to know the 54 monuments and nature reserves that are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the past 20 years, these sites have contributed to deepening the understanding of our natural and cultural heritage, such as "https://weltergeregewtschland.de/event/20-unesco-welterbetag-in-deutschland/"> weltergeregewand.de

The nationwide opening of this special day of action takes place in Hildesheim, where the Mariendom and the Michaeliskirche celebrate its 40th anniversary at the same time. In Lower Saxony, the focus is on some of the most important world sites. These include the old town of Goslar and the Rammelsberg mine, both of which belong to the UNESCO World Heritage List.

diverse programs in the north

A rich program is offered for visitors in Lower Saxony. Guided tours, concerts and a drawing workshop are planned in Hildesheim, while the church tower climb and handicrafts are offered for children. The Rammelsberg mine organizes a family party, which also includes a flea market and steam locomotives. In addition, the Walkenried monastery invites you to pay guided tours and free admission. An exciting global run with different route lengths takes place around the Fagus plant in Alfeld.

• Lower Saxony:
  • Hildesheim: Guided tours, concerts, drawing workshop, church tower ascent
  • Rammelsberg mine: family festival, flea market, steam locomotive
  • Walkenried monastery: free admission, paid guided tours
  • Fagus plant in Alfeld: Welterlauf with various route lengths

But not only Lower Saxony is active. In Bremen, the focus is on the town hall and the Roland, with free tours that draw attention to the world heritage. Schleswig-Holstein celebrates the Wikingersiedlung Haithabu and the Wallanlan Danewerk with walks on historical terrain and free tours in Hollingstedt as well as city tours in Lübeck.

experiences about the world heritage

In Hamburg, the Speicherstadt, together with the Kontorhausviertel, which also includes the Chilehaus, offers an anniversary with free tours, dance courses and exhibitions. Parents can take part in family tours in the Speicherstadt, which are also specifically geared towards the small visitors.

• Bremen:
  • Rathaus and Roland: Free tours
• Schleswig-Holstein:
  • Haithabu: Walk, free tour in Hollingstedt
  • Lübeck: City tours in the footsteps of the world heritage
• Hamburg:
  • Speicherstadt: anniversary with free tours, dance course, exhibitions

Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania attracts with the Schwerin Castle and the residence ensemble that offer special experiences. In Stralsund and Wismar, similar tours and child -friendly activities such as puppet theater and digital treasure hunt are on offer. In addition, interested parties can take part in tours in the Jasmund National Park on Rügen who draw attention to the Old Buchenwalds in the World Natural Heritage Site.

A photo competition for the world heritage is also proclaimed, in which the most creative pictures are awarded. Downloadable virtual guided tours and videos are available to visitors to comprehensively discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The events on June 1 offer an excellent opportunity to experience the cultural heritage and the importance of these sites.

For more information about the activities and events mentioned, please visit ndr.de and weltergewereutschland.de .