The KörberHaus in Hamburg-Bergedorf invites you on June 14, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM to a wonderful free summer festival! This family-friendly event promises a day full of culture, music, creative activities, and culinary delights for the whole family.
Diverse Stage Program for Every Taste
The varied cultural program offers something for all age groups:
For the little guests:
- 11:00 AM-1:00 PM: Pippo the clown provides laughter and entertainment
- 11:15 AM-1:00 PM: Face painting transforms the little ones into their favorite characters
- All day: Sand jammer crafts for kids – creative engagement guaranteed!
Musical Highlights:
- 11:30 AM-1:00 PM: Kannemann presents classic rock, folk, and blues hits
- 1:30-2:30 PM: Blues Bandits rock with blues, rock’n’roll, soul, and swing
- 2:45-3:30 PM: The Meneksche Choir (Meneksche Chor) enchants with their melodies
Art and Culture:
- 3:30-4:00 PM: Sculptor Norbert Jäger provides fascinating insights into his sculptures and manufacturing techniques
Culinary Experiences and Hands-On Activities
The festival offers not only entertainment but also interactive experiences:
- Live Pizza Cooking at the stone oven – freshly baked pizza right on site
- Rainbow waffle baking – sweet treats for young and old
- DIY yogurt bowls (from 11:00 AM, by the Volunteer Agency (Freiwilligenagentur) and STEB, while supplies last)
Special Attractions on the Ground Floor
- 12:00 PM: Oriental dance by the AWO group with traditional dances
- 1:00 PM: Students from the Hamburg State Youth Music School (Staatlichen Jugendmusikschule Hamburg) present a diverse program with violin, piano, cello, accordion, recorder as well as trumpet and string orchestra
- XXL Games in the library (Bücherhalle) (10:00 AM-2:00 PM): Fishing, Connect Four, and chess in oversized format
- Button machine (10:00 AM-2:00 PM) for personalized souvenirs
Additional Highlights and Services
- Rally through the KörberHaus – an exciting discovery journey starts at reception
- Wheel of fortune with great prizes from the VHS
- Backstage tours with registration at reception (max. 15 people)
- Clothing swap in the Körber Hall (Körber Saal), organized by students from the Körber Foundation (Körber-Stiftung)
- Cakes and lunch snacks from the Intercultural Cooking Group of the Körber Foundation (Interkulturellen Kochgruppe der Körber-Stiftung)
- Coffee and cake at the AWO Meeting Point (AWO Treff)
Practical Information
When: Saturday, June 14, 2025, 11:00 AM-3:00 PM
Where: KörberHaus, Bergedorf, Hamburg
Admission: Completely free!
Website: koerberhaus.de
The festival is organized by the Bergedorf Harbor Association (Hafenverein Bergedorf) in cooperation with the Bergedorf District Office (Bezirksamt Bergedorf) and takes place in the “Green Foyer” (Grünen Foyer) in front of the KörberHaus.
This free family event is the perfect opportunity to spend a relaxed Saturday with cultural experiences, live music, creative workshops, and delicious food! Bergedorf shows its most culturally diverse side – an event that families, culture enthusiasts, and everyone who wants to spend a beautiful day outdoors shouldn’t miss!
Key German Vocabulary / German Learning Vocabulary
Events and Festivals
- das Sommerfest = summer festival
- kostenlos = free of charge
- familienfreundlich = family-friendly
- die Veranstaltung = event
- das Bühnenprogramm = stage program
Time and Schedule
- ganztägig = all day
- von… bis = from… to
- die Uhr = o’clock (11:00 Uhr = 11:00 AM)
Cultural Activities
- das Kulturprogramm = cultural program
- die Unterhaltung = entertainment
- das Kinderschminken = face painting for children
- basteln = to craft/make crafts
- der Chor = choir
- der Bildhauer = sculptor
Food and Drink
- das Live-Cooking = live cooking
- der Steinofen = stone oven
- backen = to bake
- die Leckereien = treats/delicacies
- der Kuchen = cake
- der Kaffee = coffee
Places and Spaces
- das Erdgeschoss = ground floor
- die Bücherhalle = library
- der Empfang = reception
- der Saal = hall
- das Foyer = foyer/lobby
Useful Event Words
- der Eintritt = admission/entry
- die Anmeldung = registration
- solange der Vorrat reicht = while supplies last
- die Führung = guided tour
- der Gewinn = prize/win