European Mobility Week 2026 connects the entire Koroško: mobility for all generations

All Koroške municipalities participated in the European Mobility Week 2026, preparing numerous activities to encourage residents to reflect on their daily travel habits and to try more sustainable forms of mobility. The event connected schools, kindergartens, clubs, sports organizations, local communities and many other actors who co-create a more friendly environment for living.

The Regional Mobility Centre Koroška, which operates within the Regional Development Agency for Koroško, provided municipalities with expert support in the preparation and implementation of European Mobility Week activities and coordinated efforts to develop safe, sustainable and inclusive mobility in the region. Representatives of the regional centre visited some of the activities taking place in the municipalities and, together with local organisers, monitored diverse approaches to promoting sustainable mobility.

Numerous activities throughout the region

During the European Mobility Week, many different events took place at Koroškem - from activities for children and young people, promoting walking and cycling, presenting sustainable forms of transport, social events in public spaces to activities aimed at older and more vulnerable groups.

In Črna on Koroškem, as part of the event Parking for People, the parking lot was given a new content and became a place for socializing, playing, and connecting. Visitors could participate in various activities, visit stands, try out playground equipment, and take care of their bikes in the bike repair shop.

In Vuzenica, activities were aimed at different generations - from socializing with the elderly by the Drava River, checking mobility and blood pressure, to monitoring the Pešbus, which encourages children to take a safe and active route to school.

In Muta , the school street became a place for people, exercise and socializing. Along with walking, exercise and other activities, there was also a presentation of the possibilities of using public transport and subsidized tickets for the elderly.

Parking Day was held in Ribnica na Pohorju , where the parking lot became a place for active socializing, with special attention paid to cycling, a free bicycle repair shop, and a skills training area.

In Podvelka, they presented the arrangement of the area next to the elementary school, which contributes to greater safety for children and reducing car traffic in the immediate vicinity of the school premises.

In the Municipality of Slovenj Gradec, the city center came to life during the Peace Festival as a place for socializing, cooperation, and networking. In addition to the stands of associations and the accompanying program, the Regional Mobility Center Koroška also presented itself at the event, introducing visitors to the importance of sustainable mobility and its activities.

In Dravogradu, visitors were able to participate in a bicycle repair shop, where they ensured the flawless functioning of their bicycles and received useful tips for safer and more comfortable use.

In Mežica, special attention was paid to the youngest, as the Pešbus was held as part of European Mobility Week, encouraging children to take a safe and active route to school and contributing to greater independence and safety in traffic.

In Mislinja, a practical workshop on safe cycling, e-bikes and scooters was prepared for young people on the Pump track and the Štrekna Cycling Path, where participants learned about various forms of active mobility through practical exercises.

In Prevalje , activities were prepared to raise awareness about the possibilities of sustainable travel, including a presentation of public transport and the possibility of using subsidized tickets for seniors.

In Radlje ob Dravi, the European Mobility Week was dedicated to raising awareness about sustainable mobility and encouraging changes in travel habits. Activities were aimed at promoting walking, cycling, public transport and other modes of transport that contribute to a more sustainable future, such as FURA Radlje, which organized free transport for participants of European Mobility Week events in the Radlje ob Dravi area. The special transport will encourage the use of community transport and reduce car trips.

The event Koroška in motion – the Carinthian Volunteering Festival , which connected movement, sport, volunteering and intergenerational cooperation, took place in Ravne on Koroškem. The program began with the opening of the European Mobility Week, followed by various physical activities prepared by schools, kindergartens, sports clubs and other associations.

Every path counts

European Mobility Week is not just a week of events, but an opportunity to test solutions that can become part of our everyday lives – from walking and cycling to using public transport and other forms of sustainable mobility.

Thank you to all the municipalities, organizers, associations, schools, kindergartens and visitors who used their energy to co-create European Mobility Week 2026. Together, we prove that change starts with small steps - on the way to school, work, after running errands or on a trip.

Sustainable mobility is us people.