Sommerfest

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!