Intercultural Weeks Flensburg

One City, Many Cultures

Flensburg is a special city in the far north of the state of Schleswig-Holstein, located on the German-Danish border, with a large Danish population and a vibrant migrant community. The Intercultural Weeks make this diversity visible — and go beyond the framework set by the nationally organised 'Intercultural Weeks'.

More Than a Festival — A Series

Instead of a single event day, the programme in Flensburg spans several weeks, sometimes up to two months in the past. Participants include the Deutsches Haus, churches and mosques, associations, schools, the Flensburg Theatre, the City Library, social institutions, and private initiatives. The range extends from concerts featuring music from around the world to discussion evenings, children's programmes, and encounter brunches.

The Day of Open Mosques

A recurring programme item is the Day of Open Mosques, where Flensburg's mosque communities invite visitors into their premises — a low-threshold opportunity to encounter the city's Muslim communities.

Festival of Cultures — Highlight at Deutsches Haus

The traditional highlight is the Festival of Cultures — now often also operating under the name Festival of Encounters — at the Deutsches Haus. On this day, associations and groups from the city's various communities present themselves with stage programmes, dance, music, food, and information stands. The festival is free of charge and aimed at all residents of Flensburg.

Organisational Structure

Behind the Intercultural Weeks is the Intercultural Weeks Working Group, an alliance of associations, initiatives, and municipal bodies, working with the Integration Officer of the City of Flensburg. It lacks district status — Flensburg is an independent city and belongs to the independent urban district of Flensburg.