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Kinderstadt Hamburg
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About Kinderstadt Hamburg
Kinderstadt Hamburg, a project of Patriotische Gesellschaft and dock-europe.net, organizes an annual "Children's City" event. This initiative empowers children aged 7 to 15 to build, design, and rethink their own urban environment. Its core mission is to foster creativity and civic engagement, driven by the belief that children shape Hamburg's future. The project creates a temporary, adult-free zone where children actively participate in urban development. The upcoming "Kinderstadt 2026" event is scheduled from July 13 to July 24, 2026, at Baakenhöft in HafenCity. The organization operates as a registered association (e.V.) and is supported by a robust network of funding partners.
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Sustainability Goals
Sustainable Cities & Communities
Children shape the future of urban environments
The organization empowers children to design and build their own temporary city, actively involving them in the conceptualization of sustainable urban development.
Quality Education
Creative education for civic engagement
Kinderstadt Hamburg provides a unique learning environment that fosters creativity and civic engagement in children, offering practical experience in urban planning and community building.
Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
Empowering future citizens for participatory societies
The initiative empowers children to understand democratic principles and the role of strong, inclusive institutions through active participation in the decision-making processes of their own city.
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Q1What is the core mission of Kinderstadt Hamburg?
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Kinderstadt Hamburg organizes an annual "Children's City" event, empowering children aged 7 to 15 to build, design, and rethink their own urban environment. The project's core mission is to foster creativity and civic engagement, driven by the belief that children shape Hamburg's future.
Q2When and where will the next "Kinderstadt" event take place?
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The "Kinderstadt 2026" event is scheduled from July 13 to July 24, 2026, running Monday through Friday, from 9 AM to 3 PM. For 2026, the event will be held at a new, central, and easily accessible location: Baakenhöft in the HafenCity.
Q3Who are the supporting organizations and partners of Kinderstadt Hamburg?
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Kinderstadt Hamburg is a project of "Patriotische Gesellschaft" and "dock-europe.net" and is organized as a registered association (e.V.). It is made possible through a robust network of funding partners and supporters, including Christl und Michael Otto, HafenCity Hamburg GmbH, and various foundations.
Q4What contribution does Kinderstadt Hamburg make to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
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The project primarily contributes to SDG 11 "Sustainable Cities and Communities" by actively involving children in urban development. Secondarily, it supports SDG 4 "Quality Education" and SDG 16 "Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions."
