Danube Day 2017 / 2018

On the 29th of June each year, the 14 countries of the Danube Basin jointly celebrate one of Europe's greatest river systems and the people and wildlife that rely on it. In 2017, 230 events took place across the Basin in the weeks either side of Danube Day. Read on to find out how you can get active for cleaner rivers and enjoy the 2018 celebrations in your country!

Get active for a cleaner Danube!
 

Danube Day 2017 was a celebration of cleaner, safer rivers following 23 years of ground-breaking international cooperation. Riverside festivals, public meetings and fun, educational events paid tribute to the Danube rivers, their peoples and the progress being made. During the week of Danube Day, main festivities took place in Ukraine, Slovakia, Serbia, Romania, Moldova, Hungary, Germany, Croatia and Bulgaria. Slovenia, the Czech Republic, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Austria celebrated earlier in June and many of the country events extended into July. Such events strengthen our "Danube solidarity": in spite of different cultures and histories, we have a shared desire and responsibility to protect our precious resource.

Read the ICPDR Danube Day press release to find out about the unique 14-country partnership that's active for a cleaner Danube. How people use, enjoy and cooperate over their rivers is directly affected by the events of Danube Day.

There's a Danube Day celebration near you

Festivities take place throughout June and into July. Check the events pages in spring 2018 to find out what's happening in your country and internationally. You can also read about last year's celebrations on the 2017 Review page or try out the Danube Adventure Game below for your own river challenge!
 

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