Mystical Danube – Project Partners meeting and Team-Building event in Čakovec

On September 30 and October 1, 2025, REDEA hosted the 4th Project Partners Meeting of the Mystical Danube project. In addition to the project partners, local stakeholders — who play a key role in the project's implementation — also took part.

During the Project Partners meeting, the final steps and activities leading to the completion of the project were defined. The focus was placed on setting up and equipping contact points, as well as on establishing and promoting the new transnational tourist route – the "Green and Mystical Danube Storytelling Route."

Following the meeting, the project partners and their stakeholders participated in a guided visit to the Museum of Intangible Heritage.

On the second day, October 1, 2025, a Networking and Team-Building Event was held. Project partners and their stakeholders visited the theme park Fairytale Forest in Lopatinac. Recognizing the vital role of local stakeholders—particularly in promoting the new pilot areas during and after the project—the event was primarily designed as a networking and educational opportunity. Guided by a moderator, participants engaged in activities focused on strengthening their competences, with a special emphasis on storytelling and heritage interpretation as essential tools for creating a distinctive and memorable tourist experience.

Overall, the event was a great success.

A heartfelt thank you to all participants for their active engagement and valuable contributions to the MYSTICAL DANUBE project. Together, we will continue our journey to preserve and promote the unique natural and cultural heritage of the Danube region.

This project is supported by the Interreg Danube Region Programme co-funded by the European Union.