Our Tracht, by Hans Martini

Republished with permission, we share this great description of our traditional Tracht written by our friend Hans Martini!

Photo Album: Schwaben Abend 2013 with Esslingen & Singen

2013 photos from "Schwaben Abend" our evening with the Banater Schwaben groups from Esslingen & Singen!

WATCH: Danube Swabians Explained in 100 Seconds

Kulturzentrum Haus der Donauschwaben in Haar explains who the Danube Swabians are in 4 short videos.

Report from the Verband der Donauschwaben Annual Meeting – 2026

On Saturday, April 25, the Landesverband held their annual meeting at the Society of Danube Swabians in Des Plaines, IL.

Remarks about the 2025 Welttreffen, by Nichole Deely

Nichole Deely reflects on the 2025 Welttreffen

A New Year’s Letter from Ray Martini, Landesprรคsident

"Liebe Landsleute, liebe Freunde! On behalf of the Verbandโ€™s and the Stiftungโ€™s governing committees, I would like to wish you, your loved ones, and your officers and members all the very best for the upcoming year." - Ray Martini

A Sunday Schlachtfest, by Michael Fricker

The greatest country in the world is one where you can drive to New Jersey for a Schlachtfest!

‘Lucky’ to Attend the Detroit Kirchweih, by Lisa Fricker

Werner and I were lucky enough to be invited to Carpathia Detroitโ€™s celebration by Karin Schulz. โ€˜Tis the Kirchweih season and itโ€™s always nice to attend Kirchweih at other clubs to see how they celebrate.