Danube Competence Center (DCC)

17/01/2025

The Danube Winter Wonderland 2024 campaign, organized by the Danube Competence Center, has been successfully completed!

This year’s campaign celebrated the diverse Christmas traditions and winter outdoor activities along the Danube, making the region a truly unique holiday destination.

We’re proud to announce a record-breaking collaboration with 13 partners from 8 countries, including:

🇩🇪 German National Tourism Board
🇦🇹 ARGE Donau Österreich
🇭🇺 Zsolnay Heritage Management Non-profit Ltd.
🇭🇷 Osijek-Baranja County Tourism Board, Tourist Board of the Vukovar-Srijem County
🇷🇸 National Tourism Organisation of Serbia, Tourist Organization of Belgrade, Tourism Organization of Vojvodina, Tourist Organisation of Sremski Karlovci
🇷🇴 Ministry of Economy, Entrepreneurship and Tourism, tour operator Bike in Time
🇧🇬 Rousse Regional Museum of History
🇺🇦 Department of Culture, International Cooperation and European Integration of Odesa City Council

Thank you to all our partners and participants for making this campaign a success! ❄️

Danube Winter Wonderland 2024 Spanning ten European countries, the Danube weaves together the diverse cultures and traditions of over 100 million people. As the festive season fills the air with joy and everything turns red, green, and sparkling bright, join us on a magical journey

15/01/2025

The second meeting of the Czech Active2&Public Transport working group gathered in Hodonín on 8 October 2024, diving deep into the concept of Governance. Discussions centered on creating inclusive rules and long-term solutions for safe, cycle-friendly networks connecting communities. 🚲

https://interreg-danube.eu/projects/active2public-transport/news/czech-active2public-transport-working-group-defines-collaborative-governance

19/12/2024

Two Active2Public Transport working group meetings in Burgenland explored station design, bus stop improvements, and plans for better accessibility — discover how these initiatives aim to enhance user experience! 🚌🚉

https://interreg-danube.eu/projects/active2public-transport/news/regional-meeting-in-burgenland-paving-the-way-for-better-public-transport

19/12/2024

European transport ministers have agreed on new regulations to strengthen passenger rights and boost sustainable travel across the EU—learn how these changes will make multimodal journeys easier and greener! 🚲

https://interreg-danube.eu/projects/active2public-transport/news/unified-action-for-cleaner-mobility-eu-ministers-approve-passenger-rights-reform

19/12/2024

On June 4th, the Hungarian Active2Public Transport working group gathered in Budapest to tackle key challenges in connecting active mobility with public transport — click to read more about their insights and priorities!

https://interreg-danube.eu/projects/active2public-transport/news/brainstorming-better-mobility-in-hungary-a2pt-workshop-highlights

19/12/2024

We’re happy to share the second issue of the e-newsletter! Take a journey through the history, culture, and wine traditions of the Danube region, all influenced by its Roman roots.

Click the link below to check out the latest updates, events, and stories from this project!

https://interreg-danube.eu/storage/media/01JFCYMYJGP4G0HBS4RY8QXBKD.pdf

19/11/2024

The Active2PublicTransport project partners meeting in Ulm brought great ideas for combining active mobility and public transport. Check out the full report here:

https://interreg-danube.eu/projects/active2public-transport/news/from-strategy-to-action-ulm-hosts-the-a2pt-and-the-pep-partnership-meeting

19/11/2024

The project's second partner meeting in Belgrade wrapped up successfully! Dive into the full report here:

https://interreg-danube.eu/projects/romanswinedanube/events/second-romanswinedanube-partner-meeting-successfully-concludes-in-belgrade

29/10/2024

Take a look at the brief report from the second Danube Woods Route Project Partners Meeting, held in early October 2024 in Sighetul Marmației, Maramureș County, Romania.

https://interreg-danube.eu/projects/danube-woodsroute/events/danube-woods-route-second-project-partners-meeting-took-place-in-maramures-county-romania

29/10/2024

Last week, as part of the Active2Public Transport project, DCC participated in a webinar on "The Power of Social Media," covering strategies, pilot actions, and greenwashing prevention, alongside an engaging Q&A session. Click on the link to access the webinar recording:

https://interreg-danube.eu/projects/active2public-transport/news/webinar-recap-the-power-of-social-media

11/10/2024

🏆 The "Roman Emperors and Danube Wine Route" has won the prestigious "Cultural Routes Best Practice Award" for our project in the "Research and Development" category at the 13th Annual Forum of Cultural Routes! 🌍🍇

https://interreg-danube.eu/projects/romanswinedanube/news/cultural-route-roman-emperors-and-danube-wine-route-receives-cultural-routes-best-practice-award

09/10/2024

As part of the project, the "Analysis of Framework Conditions for Valorisation and Capitalisation of Cultural Heritage" is now complete! Covering ten unique destinations in the Danube Region, the report highlights their cultural heritage, tourism potential, and insights on heritage, infrastructure, sustainability, and more.

Document may be downloaded at the link below:

https://interreg-danube.eu/storage/media/01J93SADM78VMR0DKTWE6RAWWS.pdf

09/10/2024

We are excited to share with you the first issue of the project e-newsletter! Dive into the rich history, culture, and wine traditions along the Danube, as we explore this fascinating region influenced by Roman heritage.

Click the link below to download and enjoy the latest updates, events, and stories from our project.

https://interreg-danube.eu/storage/uuL1RXF4TvRA5JzQtblY9vGgHp1KT7KDOODUAuvs.pdf

09/10/2024

DCC attended the EuroVelo General Meeting 2024 in Viborg, Denmark! The event brought together participants from across Europe to discuss the latest developments in cycling tourism and the EuroVelo network. We shared updates on Serbia’s recent cycling infrastructure and upcoming railway projects that will make it easier for cyclists to explore the region. 🚴‍♂️

Find out more in our latest news post:

https://danubecc.org/dcc-at-the-eurovelo-general-meeting-2024/

20/09/2024

Ms. Gordana Plamenac, Chairperson of the Danube Competence Center, took part in the 11th Danube Conference on Culture as a panelist, discussing innovative and sustainable approaches to cultural tourism and cross-border cooperation in the Danube region.

https://danubecc.org/ms-gordana-plamenac-joins-panel-on-regenerative-cultural-tourism-at-11th-danube-conference/

14/09/2024

Partners and stakeholders of the Active2Public Transport Project are invited to join an engaging webinar this October to enhance their social media skills, explore A2PT Communication Guidelines, and learn best practices for promoting public transport initiatives effectively.

https://interreg-danube.eu/projects/active2public-transport/news/the-power-of-social-media-tips-trends-and-shared-experiences-for-a2pt-project

14/09/2024

Starting September 19, an anonymous survey will be conducted by the European Cyclists’ Federation as part of the Active2Public Transport project to gather insights on cycling experiences and public transport integration in the Danube Region. Take 10 minutes to share yours and help us improve cycling tourism and public transport.

https://interreg-danube.eu/projects/active2public-transport/news/danube-cycling-tourist-survey

14/09/2024

Burgenland in Austria is addressing the challenges of rural cycling infrastructure with its Active2Public Transport pilot, aiming to improve bike and public transport integration by 2025, including better bicycle parking at train and bus stops and testing new bike racks on buses to enhance rural mobility.

https://interreg-danube.eu/projects/active2public-transport/news/burgenlands-new-solution-for-integrated-cycling-and-public-transport