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Übersee Day
Every year around 7 May, ‘Übersee Day’ – established by the Übersee-Club in 1950 – is celebrated.
This commemorates the granting of port rights to the city of Hamburg by Emperor Frederick Barbarossa in 1189.
Evening event for the 76th Übersee Day at the Hotel Atlantic in Hamburg
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The Big Übersee Day, held every two years
The morning event
Every two years, Übersee Day becomes ‘Grand Übersee Day’, at whose additional morning event the Lord Mayor traditionally delivers a welcome address, followed by a speech by a prominent speaker, usually from the world of politics.
Scholarships are then awarded to prospective academics and researchers.
We ask for your understanding that the events organised as part of Übersee Day are reserved exclusively for members.
Annual highlight
Every year: The evening event
Club members gather for a festive dinner at the Hotel Atlantic in Hamburg and, in particular, listen to a speech by a distinguished guest from the worlds of business, politics, culture or academia. It is the annual highlight of the club’s calendar and the ideal, stylish setting in which to catch up with familiar faces – or get to know new members better whilst exchanging ideas.
Dress code: Evening wear is compulsory for ladies and a tailcoat for gentlemen.
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A look back at the 76th Übersee Day 2026
Evening event at the Hotel Atlantic
The keynote speaker at the evening event on 7 May 2026 at the Hotel Atlantic was Dr Leonhard Birnbaum, CEO of E.ON.
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