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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Germany to Host Family-Friendly Events on World Heritage Day
Celebrate history and culture on World Heritage Day, taking place on June 1. Several UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Germany are inviting families to explore their rich heritage with a range of activities and attractions.
In Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland, World Heritage Sites are joining forces to commemorate the 20th World Heritage Day under the motto "Communicate, connect, inspire."
Saarland's Völklingen Ironworks, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, will open its doors to visitors on June 1. The ironworks offer an art trail, children's tours, time travels through the epochs, and a sound walk. Tours cost five euros, while the exhibition in the Blowing Hall "The True Size of Africa" is discounted to nine euros on Sunday.
The Schum sites, comprising Speyer, Worms, and Mainz, provide an opportunity to trace the industrial revolution and experience Jewish history. These Rhineland-Palatinate cities, known as centers of Jewish learning in the Middle Ages, offer free tours on World Heritage Day. In Worms, visitors can also explore the Jewish Museum Raschi-Haus or learn about the history and significance of the Schum community with original sources from the 14th century.
Inspections in Worms, Mainz, and Speyer range from zero to 15 euros. Families with children can participate in a rally in Speyer, where children receive keychains at the end.
Mainz's Old Jewish Cemetery "Judensand," one of Europe's oldest and largest medieval Jewish cemeteries, will offer free tours on World Heritage Day. The tours provide information about the personalities buried there in the Middle Ages, the meaning of gravestone symbols, and burial and mourning rituals. All male participants must wear a head covering during the tour.
In Bingen in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, a vibrant program has been planned in an exceptional river setting. Visitors can join a discovery tour, examine Roman medical equipment in the museum, witness a historical crane demonstration at the harbor, and walk through history at the park at the Mouse Tower. All events in Bingen are free of charge.
Trier, Germany's oldest city, invites families to follow in the footsteps of Roman history with an audio walk on World Heritage Day. Families can solve puzzling questions together and explore the historic monument at the Porta Nigra rally.
Although specific event listings were not found for the Saalburg Roman Fort or Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex, their immersive experiences and educational programs make them worthwhile destinations for families with children interested in German history and culture.
In Berlin, visitors can look forward to guided tours on Museum Island, concerts, and bike tours through historical housing estates on World Heritage Day. The events are educational and designed to appeal to both children and adults.
Families planning to visit these UNESCO sites on World Heritage Day can expect engaging guided tours, hands-on activities, and cultural experiences tailored for children. Checking official webpages or local tourism offices close to the date is recommended for event times and tickets.
The Commission, in light of the commemorative events for World Heritage Day, might consider adopting a proposal for a directive on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, particularly during travel and cultural-travel activities, ensuring workers' safety while they engage in teaching children about history and culture at UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
With the various family-friendly activities offered at UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Germany, such as ironworks tours, explorations of Jewish history, and discovery tours, families can both entertain their lifestyle and contribute to the education and preservation of cultural-travel interests for future generations.
