PEACE LINE is open to all European young people, but you should bring the following with you:

• You must be at least 18 years old.
• You should have a solid knowledge of the English language, as the entire programme is conducted in English.
• You must have great interest in and curiosity for history and Europe as well as politics.
• You must have grown up in Europe.
• You need a passport or ID card valid for at least six months at the beginning of our journey.
• You should enjoy the exchange with international young people and be open-minded towards others.

Yes, application is open to all young people from Europe. We make no distinction between non-EU and EU citizens.

However, application is only possible if you have the legal right of travel to all the countries on the route you wish to take. Please check if you can enter and get a visa (if needed) for these countries with your passport and current residency. In most cases this is not an issue, but it is your responsibility to see if it is possible with your specific citizenship/status of residence.

You can apply here, by filling out the application form. It will be accessible in the first months of 2024. The exact date will be announced soon. You can also subscribe for an email reminder for the application period 2024. 

Additionaly to the application form, we ask you to submit a short video of you presenting yourself and your motivation to join PEACE LINE.

You will receive a response from us within 4 weeks after the application deadline via email. After the application deadline, participants can still be accepted via the waiting list. Please book your arrival and departure only after you have received confirmation of your participation and further booking information.

The decision about acceptance and rejection of participants is made upon the basis of predefined criteria (diversity of countries of origin, balanced age and gender distribution, consideration of different target groups, motivation of the participants).

A solid knowledge of English is a requirement for participation, since people from all over Europe will travel together. You should be able to communicate well in English in everyday life. We deal with many historical and political topics, where you should be able to take part in the discussions. But don’t worry, the other participants and our multinational teamers will certainly help you if you struggle to find your words.

We charge a participation fee of 150 € per person.

PEACE LINE will cover all expenses for accommodation, visa, meals, entrance fees as well as travel costs during the journey.

We will pay you a one-time travel allowance after the route which will vary depending on where you live. As a rule, however, it is between 100 € and 400 €.

If you cannot afford the participation fee or the travel costs, please contact us and we will find a solution together.

You are in charge for your arrival at the first station of the journey and departure at the end. You need to make sure you have a valid passport or ID card and two weeks to spare. We take care of all the rest.

Depending on your citizenship and the route you wish to take, you might also need to arrange for a visa. But don’t worry, we will help you with that and explain step by step how to get the right visa.

No, it is not possible to travel only a part of the route. By registering, you agree to take part in the entire journey and all the planned parts of the programme.

Unfortunately, participation under the age of 18 is not possible. However, if you turn 18 before the start of the route, you are welcome to apply.

PEACE LINE will be continued in the coming years. So keep following our project and sign up when you are of age!

If you would like to take an active role in our routes as a teamer, you can apply here within the application period for teamers. We are looking for teamers with professional experience in international youth projects or historical education as well as strong communication skills.

In general we require a profound knowledge of 20th century European history to be able to lead discussions and to conduct workshops.

As a teamer

• you will be part of a team of four.
• you will be responsible for keeping the group together and taking care of organisational tasks.
• you will prepare and conduct workshops on history, culture of remembrance, narratives and team building as well as moderate discussions.
• you will take part in a preparatory workshop with the PEACE LINE team, prepare the content in advance and arrive two days prior to the start to finalise the plan for the route.

The teamer will receive a financial allowance and a travel allowance.

In principle, we will try to avoid the risk of infection as much as possible. This includes careful planning and testing before and during PEACE LINE, if necessary. 

Health insurance will be covered either by standard European coverage (for participants in their own home country) or by the German War Graves Commission (during travel abroad). In case of infection, the person will be seperated from the group and cannot longer be part of the programme. We provide support for the journey home.

In the end, it is your decision. It should be clear that despite all precautions, the risk of infection will always be higher during a group journey than without. You have to weigh your individual risk with the merits of joining PEACE LINE, we also encourage you to talk to your physician in case of doubt. Also, please be aware that our teamers are not allowed to administer medication or to perform medical treatment (other than first-aid emergencies).

In principle, we encourage all participants to share information on health conditions; all participants receive a form to fill out after successful registration. This is important so that there are no surprises in cases of emergencies. Your personal data will be treated confidentially and will be deleted after the end of the journey.

PEACE LINE is carried out by the German War Graves Commission as the so-called lead partner, but is supported by a broad alliance of partners. The whole project is financed by the German Foreign Office.

The German War Graves Commission is a recognised and modern actor in the culture of remembrance and commemoration. It safeguards the memory of the victims of wars and tyranny by caring for the graves and relatives as well as through commemorative and educational work, understands their death as a mission for peace and reconciliation work and thus makes its contribution to the promotion of the European idea.