Discover Europe: 35,000 free trips for 18-year-old!

Discover Europe: 35,000 free trips for 18-year-old!

The "Discoverteu" program is a great initiative for young Europeans. It offers 18-year-olds the opportunity to win free travel passes with which they can travel through Europe for up to 30 days. This opportunity not only excites many, but also has the potential to strengthen awareness of European togetherness. The current application round runs until October 16, 2024.

Wolfgang Lübeck, the European City of Bretten's Europaemeinerat, emphasizes the importance of this program. "Discovery is a wonderful opportunity to experience the diversity and beauty of our continent and at the same time understand what it means to be part of a common Europe," he explains. This is particularly relevant in times when we need more cohesion than ever before. The young participants should discover and consolidate our common values.

Who is it open?

The campaign is aimed at everyone who was born between January 1 and December 31, 2006 and are owned by the citizenship of an EU member state. The lucky winners can compete between March 1, 2025 and May 31, 2026. In addition to the Travel Pass, the selected young people also receive a discovery youth card that offers many benefits in the areas of culture, transport, accommodation and catering. The possibility of traveling alone or with up to four friends not only opens up the chance to make new friendships, but also creates unforgettable experiences.

"Europe is more than just a geographical structure. It is a place of encounter and cultural exchange," says Lübeck, stating and encouraging young people to take this opportunity to experience Europe in its variety.

How to apply

For the application, interested young people only have to take a short quiz on the website youth.europa.eu/discovereu_de . This is an easy way to qualify for this valuable experience.

The website not only contains information on the application, but also useful resources to plan the trip. Encourage young people to take this opportunity and personally discover the diversity of Europe. The entire initiative shows the value of cultural exchange and the encounter of young people throughout the continent.