Hermi Detmold

Family-Friendly Community 2026: Detmold

A Network That Supports

Text last updated: 2026-11-03

Networking Through Participation

This cultural city in the Teutoburg Forest combines urban charm with green surroundings. Approximately 77,000 residents call this the largest city in the Lippe district home.

Focus on Children and Families

Detmold views family-friendliness as a long-term municipal commitment: Children, youth, and families should have good opportunities for development and participation at every stage of life.

With the Familien.Info.Treff (F.I.T) and the Children and Youth Service Center PUB.I.T, Detmold has central contact points that bring together counseling, information, support, and participation, and make it easier for families and young people to access suitable services. Together, they form important building blocks of the municipal prevention chain.

State Award for Family-Friendly Communities 2026

Detmold has been pursuing a comprehensive family policy strategy for many years. The measures are embedded in the city’s overall strategy and are supported by sustained municipal investments. The jury was particularly impressed by the combination of a prevention chain, a community-based approach, and low-threshold access points. In this way, the city demonstrates how family-friendliness can be achieved. For this holistic approach, Detmold was honored as the “Family-Friendly Municipality 2026” in the category “Comprehensive Family Policy Concept.”

Family-Friendly Activities in Detmold

  1. Families.Info.Meetup (F.I.T)

    The Familien.Info.Treff (F.I.T) is the central point of contact for families in Detmold. Here, they can quickly and easily find information, advice, and support. Through its close network with various local organizations and stakeholders, F.I.T helps ensure that assistance is available early on and supports families in a variety of life situations. In this way, F.I.T serves as an important component of Detmold’s prevention network.

  2. F.I.T-Mobil

    Reaching local families: That is the goal of the F.I.T-Mobil, which the Familien.Info.Treff (F.I.T) uses to visit neighborhoods. The van is equipped with a wide variety of sports and play equipment for children and teens, as well as information and programs focused on promoting physical activity and healthy eating.

  3. PUB.I.T Children and Youth Service Center

    Taking the concerns of children and young people seriously—that’s what the PUB Children and Youth Service Center stands for.I.T. The spaces not only serve as a meeting place for young people in Detmold, but also place a strong emphasis on participation and engagement, for example through initiatives such as the mayor’s office hours.

The Other Award-Winning Municipalities for 2026

The cities of Bochum, Dortmund, Düsseldorf, and Krefeld, as well as the Ennepe-Ruhr district, were also recognized either for their comprehensive family policy plan or for an innovative individual project.

More Information Activities for Families in Detmold

Families.Info.Meetup (F.I.T) F.I.T-Mobil PUB.I.T Children and Youth Service Center

More Information Links for Further Reading

“A Home. For Families.”: Under this motto, the Ministry of Family Affairs in North Rhine-Westphalia announced the 2026 “Family-Friendly Municipality” state award. Municipalities were invited to apply for the award by submitting their comprehensive family policy plan or an innovative individual project.

State Award for Family-Friendly Communities 2026

Family life in North Rhine-Westphalia is more colorful and diverse than ever before. This is also reflected in the state government’s latest family report:

Findings of the 2026 Family Report