Friendship ceremony: Bad Homburg and Dubrovnik celebrate 20 years!

Friendship ceremony: Bad Homburg and Dubrovnik celebrate 20 years!

Bad Homburg vor der Höhe, Deutschland - Joint experiences create gangs across borders, and that is exactly what the delegation of the city of Bad Homburg, under the direction of Mayor Alexander Hetjes, demonstrated during their visit to the twin city of Dubrovnik in Croatia. On July 14, 2025, Hetjes was able to congratulate his counterpart Mato Franković on his re -election and direct the talks to an even more intensive cooperation between the two cities. Above all, the focus was on the exchange of fire brigades and a joint youth exchange program that should not only strengthen the friendship between Bad Homburg and Dubrovnik, but also promote cultural exchange, such as [Bad Homburg] (https://www.bad-homburg.de/de/stadt/staedtepartnerschaft-dubrovnik-jugend-- x3y7v065rk) reported.

A highlight of the visit was the recent exchange campaign of schoolchildren, in which a band project was continued. These meetings impressively show how important personal contact is for understanding and cooperation between cultures. In addition, Hetjes, together with Franković, plans to drive the youth committee even more intensively, as this is a central component of the city twinning.

celebrations in Bad Homburg

The importance of this partnership was also clear at the 16th awarding of the Croatian home prize in the Kurhaus Bad Homburg. On this festive evening on July 14, 2025, three anniversaries were initiated: 20 years of town twinning between Bad Homburg and Dubrovnik, 15 years of Croatian home in the city and 10 years of cooperation between the fire brigades of both cities. The solemnly laid tables offered delicious Croatian wines and dishes, which not only delighted the palate, but also opened the hearts of the Croatian community present, such as Taunus News reported.

future -oriented partnerships

city twinning such as those between Bad Homburg and Dubrovnik are not only cultural bridges, but also a sign of connection in an increasingly complex world. In Germany, over 6,500 municipalities maintain international partnerships, with most of them exist with cities in France. These connections promote the exchange of ideas, the mutual support in times of crisis and strengthen the sense of community across national borders, says Germany.de.

An invitation to the opening of the "Dubrovnik Summer Festival" underlines the appreciation of the two cities for each other. OB Hetjes will also invite the Dubrovnik delegation to the Bad Homburg Thanksgiving market, where the local traditions are also cultivated. These invitations ensure that the gang between Bad Homburg and Dubrovnik continues to grow and thrive.

With these positive developments, it is clear: The future of the city twinning promises exciting perspectives and numerous opportunities for exchange and mutual support. So you can say that everyone has a good hand here!