Hamburg is the second-largest city in Germany after Berlin, not only in size, but also economically and culturally. The Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg also has the second-largest port in Europe after that of Rotterdam, which has turned Hamburg into a central hub for trade with Eastern and Northern Europe, and has earned it its title of Germany’s “Gateway to the World”.

Known for giving the Beatles a start in their musical career in the early 1960s, Hamburg boasts 31 theatres, 6 music halls, 10 cabarets and 50 state and private museums.

Surrounded by scenic lakes, canals and the graceful Elbe River, as much as 14% of the city area is covered with green spaces and recreational areas. Hamburg has 2,302 bridges - more than Venice and Amsterdam combined.

With its flair and its maritime charms, Hamburg counts amongst the most beautiful cities in Germany, and it offers pure city life with singular shopping, music and cultural events, lively bars and a vibrant nightlife.

Don’t miss it! The TANDEM Hamburg German School will help you discover this great city while you learn German!

What’s on in Hamburg?

Hamburg Marathon – 26^th April 2009

On 26^th April 2009, the 24^th Hamburg Marathon is taking place with numerous runners, walkers, hand-cyclers and wheelchair drivers, both professionals and amateur. Fascinated fans will motivate the athletes from start at the Reeperbahn to the finishing line in Glacischaussee, a 4.2195km-long course.

The marathon feeling already begins two days beforehand. On 24^th and 25^th April 2009, you can visit the Marathon & Running fair at Hamburg's trade fair grounds, where leading brands will present their newest running sport items, such as running shoes, sports clothing, inline skates and kickboards to dietary supplements, and more! On Saturday, 25^th April 2009, children and youth between the ages 6 and 17 can be part of ‘The Tenth'.

Hafengeburtstag: Hamburg port festival – 8^th to 10^th May 2009

Hamburg celebrates the 820^th Hafengeburtstag, Hamburg’s Port Birthday, from 8^th to 10^th May 2009, with a full entertaining program!

Aquatic events are at the heart of the port of Hamburg’s birthday celebrations, on the River Elbe from the historic harbour of Övelgönne right along the landing stages (Landungsbrücken) to the Speicherstadt / Hafen City. The programme includes parade of tall ships, traditional ships and sport boats, tugboat ballet, dragon boat racing and open ship.

Land events along the "harbour promenade" include about 500 fair stands, artistic and culinary delights, shows and entertainment, events for children, young people and families, as well as museum specials. The aerial events centre on hot-air balloon rides, parachuting, and live helicopter rescue operations.

Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival – 22^nd May 2009

The annual Cherry Blossom Festival, a “must” in Hamburg, features an amazing fireworks display along the shore of Outer Alster ever since 1968. This gift from the Japanese community, which commemorates the first commercial links between Hamburg and Japan, brings hundreds of thousands of people to the Alster every year. Festivities include the election of the Cherry Blossom Queen, whose main duty is to represent the city of Hamburg in Japan, an amazing fireworks show, as well as other activities.

For the Japanese, cherry blossom is an important symbol of their country’s culture, marking the beginning of spring and standing for emergence from winter, for beauty and transience.

Hamburger DOM - "Sommerdom" – 24^th July to 23^rd August 2009

The DOM, part of Hamburg’s tradition, is the biggest and most famous fair in Hamburg, guaranteeing adventure and excitement. The DOM is the perfect place for fun and thrilling experiences! Come and enjoy it!

The summer Dom, Hummelfest, in July 24.07.2009 - 23.08.2009, the winter Dom, Dom-Markt, in November, and the spring fair, Frühlingsfest, in March have one thing in common: for a period of about 4 weeks in each case, "Heiligengeistfeld" turns into the single most bustling fairground from the afternoon until late at night (from 03:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.).

Rollercoasters, roundabouts, ferris wheel, and an additional adventure area are the typical attractions, as well as a gigantic fireworks show which attracts the attention of countless locals and visitors every Friday at 10:30 pm.

Be a TANDEM, save and learn!

Here's your chance to travel, learn, and save in Hamburg in April and May! TANDEM Hamburg is offering a special discount for friends, neighbours, couples, colleagues, partners and twins: if you book a standard German language course of two weeks or more, and bring a second person along with you, we will give you a refund of € 50.00 when you arrive.

This offer is for regular German courses booked through the website booking form at www.tandem-hamburg.de between 15^th April and 31st May 2009. Simply mention the other person's name next to your accommodation request. Welcome to Hamburg!

Valencia! …in TANDEM Hamburg

An evening of Spanish food, Spanish culture and language at TANDEM Hamburg!

TANDEM Hamburg and TANDEM Valencia join hands on Wednesday 6^th May at 7.00 p.m. and present everything Spanish. An evening entitled 'Das kommt mir Spanisch vor', complete with tapas, music and a presentation of Valencia will make every aficionado's mouth water. Fernando Batalla will show the students the city and customs, and talk about gastronomy and festivals. The presentation, done in Spanish, will be fun and interesting at the same time – just like language learning should always be! And who knows, maybe you'll find a Spanish TANDEM partner there and then.

All students at the German school and, in fact, everybody who is interested are invited to our party; so if you happen to be in Hamburg, come along, and if you intend to travel, do it now!

TANDEM Hamburg e.V.

The TANDEM Hamburg German School has been a recognized institute of further education in Hamburg since 1985, providing modern foreign German language courses, good, efficient and personal service, and quality in further education.

TANDEM Hamburg has been supplying qualified language training in a friendly atmosphere for over twenty years. Students learn German and other languages in a small group with a maximum of 12 per class, supported by modern teaching materials and methods. The German courses cater for each student’s level.

TANDEM Hamburg has been approved by the quality control system «Weiterbildung Hamburg», and carries the seal of quality in further education. Furthermore, it is certified by CSN (Centrala studiestödsnämden) in Sweden for students who are planning on studying German as a foreign language abroad.

TANDEM Hamburg e.V.
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Schmarjestr. 33, 22767 Hamburg, Germany
Tel: + 49 40 38 19 59 / Fax: + 49 40 389 26 24
Web: www.tandem-hamburg.de
TANDEM International member school since 1985

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