Regional Forum Old Romania & Bukovina
The Old Romania & Bukovina Regional Forum of the Democratic Forum of Germans in Romania represents German communities outside Transylvania and the Banat.
Our Local Forums support the German language, preserve cultural heritage, promote youth work and organise cultural events in Old Romania – Dobruja, Moldavia and Wallachia – and in Bukovina.
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Local Forums of Old Romania & Bukovina
Our 19 Local Forums form the Regional Forum's network in the region of Old Romania and Bukovina.
The map shows the locations of the 19 Local Forums of the Regional Forum of Old Romania & Bukovina. Click a marker on the map to go directly to the relevant Local Forum page.
Map of the 19 local forums
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Open the map directly in OpenStreetMap (opens in a new window)German heritage in our region
Twelve facets of the history, culture and community of Germans in Old Romania, Dobruja, Moldavia and Bukovina.
Tradition connects with the future: cultural groups in the Regional Forum of Old Romania & Bukovina
Today, the region’s cultural heritage is kept alive by music, dance, choral and theatre groups.
Bucharest’s Germans: at home for centuries
Over the centuries, German craftspeople, merchants, artists and scholars left visible traces in Romania’s capital.
The Evangelical Church: at the heart of German community life for centuries
Churches were not only places of worship, but also centres of education, language and community.
Dobruja Germans: between the Danube and the Black Sea
In the nineteenth century, a distinctive German-influenced settlement landscape emerged between the Danube and the Black Sea.
Celebrations of faith and community: customs through the year in Old Romania and Bukovina
From Easter to Christmas, inherited and revived customs connect generations and communities.
Bukovina Germans: diversity in harmony
Bukovina developed into an exceptional region of linguistic, religious and cultural diversity.
Gateway to European trade: German merchants, shipping agents and entrepreneurs in Wallachian Danube ports
German merchants, technicians and shipping agents contributed to the economic growth of the Lower Danube.
German entrepreneurs in Old Romania and Bukovina: pioneers of progress
Industry, transport and commerce still bear the traces of German-speaking entrepreneurs and technicians.
Germans of Old Romania: at the gates of the Orient
For centuries, German communities contributed to the economic and cultural development of Moldavia and Wallachia.
German communities in the shadow of the Carpathians
Trade routes, mining, crafts and settlements connected German communities on both sides of the Carpathian arc.
Lines, Plans and Buildings: Researchers, Surveyors and Architects Shape the Region
Historic maps, magnificent theatres, Peleș Castle and the monuments of Bukovina show how researchers, surveyors and architects from the German-speaking cultural sphere explored and helped shape the region.
Bridges in Print: The German-Language Press, Publishing and Reading Culture
From the newspapers of old Czernowitz and Bucharest, through publishing houses and libraries, to today’s ADZ, the printed word created a vibrant space for community, culture and European exchange.
Events
Coming up
UpcomingTraditionsCommunityMusic
Oktoberfest
Organiser: DFD Bacău
Location: Bacău
DFD Bacău is planning the event “Oktoberfest” for October 2026.
UpcomingCommunityCulture
German Forum Day in Buhuși
Organiser: DFDR Buhuși
Location: Buhuși
DFD Buhuși is planning the event “German Forum Day in Buhuși” for October 2026.
UpcomingHistoryCommunityCulture
German Unity Day
Organiser: DFD Bukarest
Location: Bucharest
DFD Bucharest is planning the event “German Unity Day” for October 2026.
Recently held
PastTraditionsCommunityMusic
Oktoberfest in Suceava
Organiser: DFDR Suceava
Location: Suceava
DFDR Suceava is holding “Oktoberfest in Suceava” on 27 September 2026 from 12:30 p.m.
PastHistoryEducationCommunity
Journey into the past
Organiser: DFD Iași
Location: Iași
DFD Iași is planning the event “Journey into the past” for September 2026.
PastTraditionsCommunityMusic
Oktoberfest
Organiser: DFD Ploiești
Location: Ploiești
DFD Ploiești is planning the event “Oktoberfest” for September 2026.
Youth
The future of our community lies in the hands of the younger generation. The Regional Forum supports youth projects, international exchanges, German-language promotion and cultural activities.
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Get involved in one of our Local Forums and support the work of the Regional Forum in preserving German cultural heritage for future generations.
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