THE HANSA at the Cultural Routes Training Academy

Calender Icon 8. June 2026

The 13th Training Academy took place from 2 to 5 June in Pécs (Hungary) and Osijek (Croatia), bringing together over 100 participants from 30 Council of Europe Cultural Routes. DIE HANSE was represented by Inger Harlevi and Stefanie Bischof. Under the theme ‘Shaping Trust and Diversity’, this cross-border event promoted dialogue, mutual learning and intercultural exchange between the routes through a participant-centred programme.

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In sessions led by the participants, innovative approaches to developing the routes were presented, with a focus on responsible tourism, cooperation and visibility, accessibility and inclusion, the involvement of young people, and initiatives to mark the 40th anniversary of the Cultural Routes programme. The event was organised in collaboration with the Cultural Routes informal contact group, of which THE HANSA is also a member.

You can find out more about the Training Academy here.