Schleswig
Main challenges
- Social fragmentation
- Inclusion of hard-to-reach groups
- Vacant urban spaces
Main goals
- Promoting cultural participation and interaction between different social groups
- Creating identification with the city and local neighbourhoods
- Strengthening social cohesion and inclusion
Main activities
- Digital neighborhood exploration tour
- Establishing a gaming community and holding a gaming event
- Co-Creative street art
- Street festival on the “Cohesion in Diversity” Day

Visit: www.schleswig.de/startseite
Activities & Events
Announcement Day: 4 Awarded Cultural Pearls title holders to begin their actions in 2026
After an intense journey that started in February of this year, the selection of the 2026 Cultural Pearls has been announced: Municipalities Glücksburg (GER), Kristinestad-Kristiinankaupunki (FIN), Krosno (POL) and Schleswig (GER) will continue their path toward strengthening social resilience through culture as BSR Cultural Pearls 2026. In total, 11 highly motivated candidates reached the final round, expanding the Cultural Pearls Network across the Baltic Sea Region. Throughout the process, all candidate cities have shown deep commitment to identifying local challenges and exploring how to address them using local resources, culture and creativity. Guided by mentors and experts from the growing…


