- Date: Mon, 26.01.2026
- Time: 11:00 AM-3:00 PM
- Location: Auckland, Languages International, 29 Princes Street, Auckland
Everyone welcome – bring your friends and family, no German required!
Join us as we celebrate a special milestone: for 10 years, the Goethe-Institut has been offering German courses in Auckland – and we are marking the occasion with a joyful Geman Sommerfest! Come along, bring your picnic blanket, and enjoy a relaxed day full of German culture, language, and fun for the whole family.
Food & Treats
- Fresh pretzels, ice cream, and drinks available for purchase
- A koha cake buffet
Children’s activities
- Face painting
- Balloon twisters
- Traditional German children’s games
Workshops & Trial Lessons
- German trial lessons for all language levels
- Cultural, linguistic, and creative mini-workshops to take part in
Stands & Information
- Information about learning German with the Goethe-Institut
- German-themed promotional materials to take home
- A Speakers Corner with inspiring interviews about learning and using German in Aotearoa New Zealand
- A German book swap – bring up to 5 favourite novels or children’s books, lay them out, and take home the favourites of other guests. Everything is free, and remaining books will be donated.
- The University of Auckland’s German Department
- The German–New Zealand Chamber of Commerce (AHK)
- Stands from other German partner organisations in Auckland
Games & Fun
- A prize wheel with great giveaways
- A creative wall where you can leave your mark
Good to know
- All activities are free of charge
- Food and drinks can be purchased on-site
- Please do not bring alcohol
- Bring your picnic blankets for a comfortable day on the lawn
- Spread the word – everyone is warmly invited!
Come and celebrate German language and culture in Auckland with us – we are looking forward to seeing you there!