Germany Hamburg Mission
Mission leaders
Dirk and Anja Franz
Began service ~July 2024 (three-year terms, “on or about July 1”) · estimated release 2027-07-01 estimate · source: Church Newsroom 2024 · as of October 8, 2026
Mission office
Office address and phone: Not yet verified. Use the address in your call packet or the Missionary Portal. as of October 8, 2026
Letters & packages
Packages from outside the EU may incur VAT and handling fees.
- Your missionary can email weekly on P-day; letters and packages are optional extras.
- Confirm the current mailing address with the mission office or the call packet before sending — offices move.
- Small, padded envelopes usually travel faster and cheaper than boxes; declare contents honestly and avoid restricted items.
- Mail-by dates for holidays and a calendar reminder are in the interactive guide.
Weather & climate
Profile: cool-winter · about 938 mm of rain a year · wettest months: Jul.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F / 5°C | 32°F / 0°C | 81 mm |
| Feb | 43°F / 6°C | 33°F / 1°C | 74 mm |
| Mar | 48°F / 9°C | 34°F / 1°C | 57 mm |
| Apr | 55°F / 13°C | 38°F / 4°C | 61 mm |
| May | 64°F / 18°C | 46°F / 8°C | 66 mm |
| Jun | 71°F / 22°C | 53°F / 12°C | 75 mm |
| Jul | 71°F / 22°C | 56°F / 13°C | 91 mm |
| Aug | 72°F / 22°C | 56°F / 13°C | 65 mm |
| Sep | 67°F / 19°C | 52°F / 11°C | 60 mm |
| Oct | 57°F / 14°C | 47°F / 8°C | 85 mm |
| Nov | 47°F / 8°C | 38°F / 4°C | 61 mm |
| Dec | 42°F / 6°C | 35°F / 2°C | 75 mm |
Monthly averages computed from Open-Meteo historical weather data (2016–2025, ERA5 reanalysis) for a ~1° grid cell near the mission city. Approximate; local altitude and coast effects vary.
Language
German
German nouns are capitalized and have three genders. "ch" is a soft throat sound, "w" sounds like English v, "ei" = eye, "ie" = ee. Use "Sie" (formal you) with adults.
Assignments can include other languages; your call letter states your language.
Nearby temples
- Hamburg Germany Temple — Site announced (2 April 2023) · ~0 km
- Copenhagen Denmark Temple — Operating (23 May 2004) · ~289 km
- Freiberg Germany Temple — Operating (29 June 1985) · ~370 km
- Frankfurt Germany Temple — Operating (28 August 1987) · ~392 km
The Church in Germany
- Official Languages
- German
- Church Membership
- 42,229
- Congregations
- 146 (97 Wards, 49 Branches)
- Number of Missions
- 5
- Operating Temples
- 2
Newsroom Facts & Statistics · updated Fri Mar 06 2026
Practical
- Time zone
- Europe/Berlin
- Currency
- EUR
- Country code
- +49
- U.S. travel advisory
- Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution as of 2026-10-08
- Organized
- 1 July 2024
Culture & food
- Punctuality matters.
- Recycling and quiet hours (Ruhezeit) are taken seriously.
- Use "Sie" until invited to use "du".
Foods: Bread and pretzels, Bratwurst, Schnitzel, Spätzle
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources