Registrations for German Classes for Term 1, 2026, are now open. To avoid missing out and help in our planning, please register as soon as possible but no later than 30 January 2026. Use this link to our Language Class Page to find out more and register. Looking forward to seeing you this year!

Das Zentrum will be closed between 20 December 2025 and 3 February 2026. If you are interested in joining our German language classes in 2026, you can register your interest here: https://www.daszentrum.org.au/language-classes . Looking forward to seeing you soon!

After a successful start in 2025, the Deutscher Buchklub will continue in 2026! We will be meeting once a month on a Monday. Looking forward to meeting all our existing and new Buchklub members! The number of participants is limited to 12. If you are interested in joining and are not yet part of the Buchklub, leave your details to go on the waiting list !

Would you like to teach German at Das Zentrum? We are looking for qualified German teachers for our adult classes at Das Zentrum. If you are interested, please get in touch with us on our contact page . Classes start again in February 2026 (date to be confirmed).

Das Zentrum offers a range of adult German language courses in Canberra, ACT, including beginner and intermediate classes. Our classes are held in our community space at the Griffin Centre in Canberra. Adult German language classes for 2026 will start again in February. Sign up to our newsletter to find out when enrolments open for 2026.

Yes, it is that time of the year again! Get your Christmas goodies from the German Christmas Market in Canberra. The Christmas Markets take place on the 14th of December from 9AM to 1PM. For more information see https://www.daszentrum.org.au/event-details/german-markets-harmonie-club-canberra-2025-12-14-09-00

End of Year Picnic in the Park - Nikolaustag! Get a coffee at the markets before joining members in Haig Park for our end of the year celebration. Family and friends welcome! Light catering will be provided and there will be a Kris Kringle gifts swap provided by Das Zentrum. To be more sustainable, we ask you to bring your own plate, cup and cutlery. You may also want to bring a camping chair or a picnic blanket. Please RSVP and we look forward to seeing you to celebrate Saint Nikolaustag!

Join us for the last Kaffeeklatsch of the year! "Kaffeeklatsch" - The German ritual of catching up over coffee and cake (or biscuits) is the perfect occasion to meet, chat and make new friends. Please bring a small plate of nibbles, fruit or biscuits to share! We will provide hot drinks (coffee and tea). Join us for our last Das Zentrum Kaffeeklatsch of 2025 on 6 December from 1:30 - 2:30pm. Please RSPC to help us plan !

Our borrowing bonanza is back on 6 December 2025 at Das Zentrum, 1:30-2:30pm. Before we close for the Summer break come and check out our updated space and borrow to your heart's content for your holiday reading pile! You don't need to register for this event - just come along and join us, we'd love to see you there! For more information, please go to https://www.daszentrum.org.au/event-details/book-borrowing-bonanza-2025

Get into the Christmas spirit with Advent Singen at the Harmonie Club in Canberra! Hear and listen to your favourite Christmas Carols Raffle including Christmas Hamper Visit from Santa More information and registration details can be found here: https://www.daszentrum.org.au/event-details/advent-singen-at-the-harmonie-club

Willkommen zum Advent und damit zum letzten Buchklub von 2025! Es sind noch Plätze frei - bitte anmelden! Der Link zum Event ist hier: https://www.daszentrum.org.au/event-details/deutscher-buchklub-german-language-book-club-december-2025 Diesmal ist jede/r eingeladen, eine Weihnachtsgeschichte, Weihnachtsgedicht oder ein Weihnachtsbuch mitzubringen und vorzustellen. Egal ob positiv oder negativ, lustig, ironisch oder besinnlich, der Text sollte nur irgendwie ein Weihnachtsmotiv enthalten! Der Buchklub ist in erster Linie eine soziale Gelegenheit, andere Deutsche und Deutschsprachige in Canberra kennenzulernen und in einer entspannten Atmosphäre über Bücher zu sprechen. Wir können gemeinsam entscheiden, welche Bücher wir lesen wollen! Die Teilnehmerzahl ist  begrenzt auf maximal 12 Mitglieder. Wenn diese Teilnehmerzahl erreicht ist, können Sie sich auf die Warteliste  setzen lassen. Wir kontaktieren Sie dann, wenn ein Platz frei wird.

Join us for our monthly Das Zentrum Kaffeeklatsch hour on Saturday, 29 November from 1:30 - 2:30pm. This time we will be meeting at Via Dolce Pasticceria  in Canberra! Please register at https://www.daszentrum.org.au/event-details/kaffeeklatsch-at-via-dolce-pasticceria-in-november