Hamburg's Ferienpass offers over 700 activities for summer holidays

Hamburg students are set to benefit from an extensive program during the upcoming summer holidays, featuring over 700 activities facilitated by the city's Ferienpass, or holiday pass. The initiative, introduced by the School Authority under Senator Ksenija Bekeris, aims to provide a wide range of engaging options for young people.

The Ferienpass itself is provided free of charge to students aged five to 19. It will be distributed through Hamburg's schools prior to the summer break. Additionally, the pass will be available at youth welfare offices, citizen service centers, libraries, and select Budnikowsky stores. While the pass is free, some of the individual activities offered may incur costs.

Valid from the summer holidays until the Pentecost holidays in 2027, the Ferienpass grants access to activities not only during school breaks but also on public holidays. The summer holidays commence on July 9. The specific conditions for participating in events are determined by the organizers, with some activities tailored exclusively for children and teenagers, while others may permit younger siblings, parents, grandparents, or other relatives to join.

The diverse program is categorized into various themes, encompassing lectures on bird species, children's cooking classes, singing workshops, clay modeling, and film workshops. A comprehensive overview of all available activities can be found on the website ferienpass-hamburg.de. The program also includes excursions to popular destinations such as Amrum, Sylt, and Schlei. For families with lower incomes or those receiving social benefits, opportunities exist to send their children on subsidized holidays.