German-Texan Heritage Society offering German language classes for kids and adults, Oktoberfest, Christmas Market, Fashing, Hot Summer Nights, and much more.
When Germany calls, GTHS Answers.
GTHS to the rescue!
Within less of 24 hours, cowboy hats were in the hands of:
Thomas Müller — FC Bayern München legend
Jürgen Klopp — coach of Borussia Dortmund, Liverpool FC, and 1. FSV Mainz 05
Johannes B. Kerner — sports broadcaster
🇩🇪 GERMAN WORD OF THE DAY 🇩🇪
Fußballfieber = Soccer Fever
And it's official ... we have it!
Germany makes its tournament debut tomorrow:
Germany vs. Curaçao
June 14
12:00 PM
Join fellow fans at:
Scholz Garten – Austin
Krause's Cafe – New Braunfels
Fussballfieber ist hier
Summer Camp Fun at GTHS!
What does summer look like at the German-Texan Heritage Society?
The smiles say it all. 😊
We still have four more camps (late June, two in July, and one in early August) throughout the summer.
Learn more: https://t.co/BUGXL0iOQQ
🇩🇪⚽ WORLD CUP 2026: GERMAN FAN HEADQUARTERS IN AUSTIN / NEW BRAUNFELS ⚽🇩🇪
GTHS is proud to announce our official home bases for German Fußball fans during the 2026 World Cup!
Germany vs Curaçao @ 12pm June 14th, this Sunday.
📍 AUSTIN
Scholz Garten
📍 NEW BRAUNFELS
Krause's
🇩🇪 HELP US REACH 1,000 MEMBERS!
A few years ago, the German-Texan Heritage Society (GTHS) had fewer than 300 members. Our membership was declining.
-Become a member: https://t.co/3nbiR97n2e
-Share this post with your friends.
Thank you for supporting German-Texans culture.
🇩🇪⚽ WORLD CUP 2026: GERMAN FAN HEADQUARTERS IN AUSTIN / NEW BRAUNFELS ⚽🇩🇪
First is a friendly between the USA / Germany on June 6th at 1:30pm as a warmup to the big party.
📍 AUSTIN
Scholz Garten
📍 NEW BRAUNFELS
Krause's Cafe
Join GTHS
What a match and what an incredible turnout for the DFB Final between FC Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart ⚽🇩🇪🍺
A House Divided between the FC Bayern Fans of Texas and the VfB Stuttgart Central Texas fan base with 60+, which created an authentic German football atmosphere.
Calling all VfB Stuttgart and FC Bayern Munich fans ⚽🇩🇪
Join us in New Braunfels this Saturday at 1pm at Krause's Cafe and Biergarten for the DFB Final and an afternoon of German football, beer, food, and community.
Reserved tables will be set aside for supporters of each club
The University of Texas at Austin (UT) is planning to eliminate its Department of Germanic Studies by August 15, 2026.
134 years of German academic tradition at UT. GONE.
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The only PhD program in German Studies in Texas. GONE.
Please take action. Call, email, share this post.
Vielen Dank to Porsche Austin for the amazing Porsches… well, the mini Porsches for the kids at the German International School of Texas! 🚗🇩🇪
The kids are already telling their parents at pickup that they now “need a Porsche.” Future customers in the making!
Get the engines started 🔥
This weekend is the German Auto Show + Beer and Wine Festival. GTHS has an incredible lineup of vehicles ready to roll—from timeless classics to modern performers.
Look at sampling of what you can expect 👇
#GermanAutoShow#AustinEvents#CarShow
Bavarians and Texans are brothers from another mother and this past weekend proved exactly that.
GTHS Executive Director Christopher Markley had the great honor to officially welcome Minister-President Dr. Markus Söder from Bavaria, Germany & Jens Hanefeld, Ambassador to the US.
🌸 30 Years of Maifest — One Unforgettable Day! 🇩🇪🍻🚗
Join the German-Texan Heritage Society as we celebrate the 30th Annual Maifest — and this year, we’re making it bigger than ever.
https://t.co/7DbHNClbNN
Minister President Markus Söder of Bavaria to visit Houston Sängerbund along with HofBräu CEO
WHEN: March 30th from 5pm-7pm
WHERE: Houston Saengerbund. 1703 Heights Bvld, Houston, Texas 77008
Register here:. https://t.co/1fmUGDPHjo
Two Big Events, One Day: German Auto Show + 30th Anniversary Maifest
🌸 30 Years of Maifest — One Big Day of Celebration! 🇩🇪🍻🚗
Come join the German-Texan Heritage Society (GTHS) as we celebrate the 30th Annual Maifest —
Tickets: https://t.co/0MtwRS1qfZ
Grades: Toddler, Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and next school year adding 4th.
Join Us for a School Tour!
Date: January 30
Time: 10am - 11am
Register Here: https://t.co/2csHdJfyA3
Why Choose Us? ✨
Bilingual Excellence: Immerse your child in German and English…
German language classes starting this weekend for kids and adults next week. Not too late to sign up.
Spring registration is open:
https://t.co/6H96Y4Rzzb
Classes for adults and children in Austin, San Antonio, and online via Zoom with a live German-speaking instructor.