Experience culture. Poetry Slam in Hamburg

MONTBLANC HAUS - AN EXHIBITION. AN EXPERIENCE. A PLACE TO INSPIRE WRITING.

With the MONTBLANC HAUS, the Hamburg-based company has created a place that inspires writing. Find out more about Montblanc's history and rediscover writing in two exhibitions, the public tour of the manufacturing facility and creative courses in the Writing Atelier.

INSPIRE WRITING: The permanent exhibition

Located in direct proximity to the headquarters and the only manufacturing facility worldwide where Montblanc writing instruments are crafted, the INSPIRE WRITING exhibition tells the story of the start-up that later became Montblanc. Discover original handwritings of icons such as Frida Kahlo and Ernest Hemingway and take a look behind the scenes of the team that crafts our most exclusive writing instruments. Find out how our nibs are made and dive even deeper into the world of writing.

EXPERIENCE A DAY IN THE MONTBLANC HAUS

At the MONTBLANC HAUS, we want to inspire all age groups to write: Whether as an excursion with the family at the rally for 6-12 year olds with the Sesame Street characters, a calligraphy course in our Writing Atelier or a visit to the unique Montblanc writing instrument manufacturing facility. In addition to the permanent exhibition, the MONTBLANC HAUS has a temporary exhibition that changes every year to show new perspectives on the written word.

The MONTBLANC HAUS boutique and the in-house Bistro 149 invite you to linger - even without a ticket for the exhibition.

MONTBLANC HAUS - AN EXHIBITION. AN EXPERIENCE. A PLACE TO INSPIRE WRITING.

With the MONTBLANC HAUS, the Hamburg-based company has created a place that inspires writing. Find out more about Montblanc's history and rediscover writing in two exhibitions, the public tour of the manufacturing facility and creative courses in the Writing Atelier.

Located in direct proximity to the headquarters and the only manufacturing facility worldwide where Montblanc writing instruments are crafted, the INSPIRE WRITING exhibition tells the story of the start-up that later became Montblanc. Discover original handwritings of icons such as Frida Kahlo and Ernest Hemingway and take a look behind the scenes of the team that crafts our most exclusive writing instruments. Find out how our nibs are made and dive even deeper into the world of writing.

At the MONTBLANC HAUS, we want to inspire all age groups to write: Whether as an excursion with the family at the rally for 6-12 year olds with the Sesame Street characters, a calligraphy course in our Writing Atelier or a visit to the unique Montblanc writing instrument manufacturing facility. In addition to the permanent exhibition, the MONTBLANC HAUS has a temporary exhibition that changes every year to show new perspectives on the written word.

The MONTBLANC HAUS boutique and the in-house Bistro 149 invite you to linger - even without a ticket for the exhibition.

Musik & Stulle - Konzerte mit Geschmack im Oberhafen

Music & Sandwiches – These are evenings for the heart. A stage for the local singer-songwriter scene, along with delicious sandwiches for free – and those who like them can also get a drink or two at the bar. The concert series in the Oberhafen is organized by Hobenköök and BridgeGigs, two companies from different industries that share the same goal: to make our world a little bit better through sustainable, regional approaches.

More information about which artists will be there and when can be found at: https://shop.hobenkoeoek.de/veranstaltungen/musik-stulle.html

Naturfilm-Wendnessday/ European Wildlife Film Awards: A Call from the Wild

Filmmaker Asgeir Helgestad documents the state of nature in his native Norway, where he has been taking photographs his entire life. From the life of bees on his farm to wild reindeer in the high mountains to puffins at the edge of the ocean, he shows the beauty of endangered nature and traces the human actions responsible for its decline. This is a personal story about our connection to the non-human world, the relationships between the small and the large, and a reminder of the strength and vulnerability of nature.

Shown in

Norwegian with English subtitles

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This film is one of 50 productions selected for the European Wildlife Film Awards (EWFA) and is eligible for the Audience Award, which will be presented in February 2026. Cinema-goers will have the opportunity to rate the film on site.

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About the European Wildlife Film Awards (EWFA)

The EWFA is the first nature film competition to exclusively honor documentaries about European flora and fauna. Presented by the German Wildlife Foundation, there are a total of six award categories. A total of 245 films have already been submitted for the first competition in 2025. A jury of experts from the fields of nature conservation, media, science, and culture selected the winners in the categories of wildlife, biodiversity, nature conservation, and storytelling. But cinema-goers also have the opportunity to rate the films. They chose the best short film and will decide on the audience award, which will be presented for the first time in 2026.

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Naturführung Nadelbäume

Discover the hidden world of conifers

Conifers are often overlooked, yet they are true treasures of our forests. Their evergreen needles, ability to thrive in barren soils, and culinary secrets make them fascinating companions throughout all seasons. Conifers are among the oldest plant species on Earth. Their origins date back to around 270 million years ago. These "living fossils" offer fascinating insights into plant evolution. Our conifer tour in Hamburg's Stadtpark invites you to rediscover these often underestimated trees and experience their special features up close.

What can you expect on our tour?

Identification and differentiation: Learn how to reliably identify spruce, fir, pine, etc. and recognize their most important distinguishing features.

Culinary applications: Discover how you can use conifers in wild herb cooking.

Cone Development: Learn more about the fascinating development of cones and why they are fundamentally different from fruits.

Habitats and Locations: Find out in which habitats conifers grow and why they thrive in certain locations.

Join us on a journey through Hamburg's Stadtpark and discover the fascinating world of conifers. Be amazed by their diversity and learn how to integrate these special trees into your everyday life.

Register now for our conifer tour and discover the diversity of conifers! Registration required at https://ars-eco-lab.com/nadelbaum-tour-im-stadtpark-hamburg/

NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra / Konstantin Krimmel / Andris Poga

PERFORMERS

NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchester orchestra

Konstantin Krimmel bass

Andris Poga conductor

PROGRAM

Arthur Honegger
Symphony No. 3 »Liturgique«

- Interval -

Ralph Vaughan Williams
Songs of Travel

Richard Strauss
Tod und Verklärung