Program Overview 2026–2027

The following event series and formats are planned in Deggendorf for the next 12–18 months. They connect urban space, archives, and the history of technology and are aimed at locals, schools, students, professionals, and guests.

• Industrial Culture Walks (several times per season): Guided tours to selected locations where infrastructure, work, and everyday life can be read in the cityscape.
• Evening Series “Industrial Culture in Conversation” (quarterly): Moderated lectures and discussion rounds with experts and local actors.
• Pop-up Exhibitions in Urban Space (summer/fall): Temporary presentations on facades, squares, and bridges with historical plans and current references.
• Audio- and App-Supported Discovery Tours (starting in spring): Low-threshold, anytime-usable routes with audio tracks, maps, and image overlays.
• Holiday Workshops for Children and Youth (during school holidays): Creative and media workshops on photography, sound, model building, and storytelling.
• Open Working Group “Industrial Culture & Urban History” (monthly): Exchange forum for museum, archive, university, and civil society.
• Professional and Networking Day (end of year): Compact exchange on methods, projects, and cooperation in the Danube region.

Note: All offers will be published in good time with registration information, accessibility details, language selection, and, if applicable, participation fees.

Thematic Walks: Planned Routes

The following routes are being prepared as guided walks and as self-guided variants. Each route will be equipped with maps, image comparisons, and short audio stations; additional content is available in the app.

1. Waterways and Harbor

   Shore areas, bridge locations, and former loading points are the focus. The route illustrates flood protection, trade, and transport connections in the urban space.

2. Railway and Transport

   Focus on track axes, station areas, and junctions. The tour shows how mobility shapes urban spaces and which conversions are currently pending.

3. Energy and Infrastructure

   Transformers, hydraulic structures, and supply networks are explained through easy-to-understand technology stops, including safety and environmental aspects.

4. Craft and Small Industry

   Backyards, workshops, and small-scale production sites are prepared as learning locations for families, groups, and school classes.

Evening Series “Industrial Culture in Conversation”

The evening series brings together experts from monument preservation, geography, the history of technology, and educational work with local voices. Each date is planned to include an impulse lecture, a moderated discussion, and a short format with sources from the archive and collection.

• Format: 60–75 minutes, with Q&A and opportunities for exchange afterwards
• Target groups: interested public, students, initiatives, associations, and professionals
• Accompanying material: handouts, link lists, and further references for in-depth study

Offers for Children and Youth

• Holiday Workshop “Building & Image”: Photography and model-building studio on facades, bridges, and material science.
• Oral History Lab: Introduction to interview techniques and audio production; creation of short audio pieces on everyday and working worlds.
• Digital Discovery Trails: QR-supported stations with child-friendly tasks linked to route points.

All formats take into account age groups, supervision requirements, and data protection. Results can be presented in pop-up exhibitions, at events, and in the app.

Get Involved: Open Working Group

The open working group “Industrial Culture & Urban History” starts with moderated meetings in which topic suggestions are collected, sources are reviewed, and event feedback is evaluated. Interested parties from museums, archives, universities, schools, associations, and neighborhoods are welcome.

• Rhythm: monthly
• Focus areas: route maintenance, accompanying materials, inclusion, safety, and quality assurance
• Transparency: Minutes and material lists are made publicly available.

Service Information

Registration and Tickets

Registration procedures, participant numbers, possible fees, and discounts for walks, evenings, and workshops will be published in advance. Spontaneous places are possible – as far as available. Group requests, such as from school classes, are coordinated separately.

Accessibility

• Routes are published with information on path conditions, inclines, steps, and seating options.
• Evening series offer – where possible – sign language interpretation and reserved seating.
• Audio offerings include transcripts; contrasts and font sizes are considered in the handouts.

Safety and Weather

• In case of severe weather warnings, outdoor elements will be relocated or replaced.
• Weatherproof clothing, non-slip shoes, and sufficient water are recommended.
• Accompanying material contains behavioral instructions for shore zones, road crossings, and bridges.

Language and Target Groups

Events are generally held in German; some dates are offered with English translation. Family information (age recommendations) and target group specifics are included in the announcements.

Photography and Audio

In the case of documentary accompaniment, information will be provided in advance. Personal rights are respected; consent is required for recognizable recordings. Own photo and audio recordings are possible within the framework of legal regulations and house rules.

Timeline

• Spring 2026: Start of the first walks and publication of the app-based discovery tours.
• Summer 2026: Pop-up exhibitions in urban space as well as holiday workshops.
• Autumn 2026: Evening series focusing on infrastructure and urban development issues.
• Winter 2026/27: Networking day with partners from the Danube region and outlook on new routes and formats.

All dates will be communicated in advance and continuously updated.

Note on Binding Nature

This preview describes planned and in-preparation events. Content, procedure, and capacities may change. The final announcements of the organizing institutions on their official websites and channels are decisive.

Sources and Further Information

1. TICCIH: The Nizhny Tagil Charter for the Industrial Heritage — Principles for dealing with industrial heritage (accessed 2025-11-24)
2. German UNESCO Commission: Cultural Landscapes — Classification and definitions (accessed 2025-11-24)
3. Federal Agency for Civic Education: Culture of Remembrance — Dossiers and materials (accessed 2025-11-24)
4. Aktion Mensch: Accessible Events — Practical guide for inclusive events (accessed 2025-11-24)