TEAM

COLLEEN

HAMBURG 2027

WORLD TRIATHLON AGE-GROUP CHAMPIONSHIPS
Hamburg, Germany · September 8–12, 2027

SPRINT RACE · SEPTEMBER 10

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FROM MINNESOTA TO HAMBURG

In September 2027, Colleen is heading to Hamburg to represent Team USA at the World Triathlon Age-Group Championships — and Team Colleen is coming with her!This is home base for race week: where we’re staying, how to get there, what we’re doing in Hamburg, and everything you need to join the crew.

THIS FLAG IS GOING INTERNATIONAL 🇩🇪

RACE WEEK

Everything Team Colleen needs to know for race week in Hamburg.

THE BIG ONE

SPRINT RACE

FRIDAY · SEPTEMBER 10

SWIM

750M

BIKE

20KM

RUN

5K

START TIME TBD

Official Wave Time to come

TEAM COLLEEN WILL BE READY. 🇺🇸

RACE WEEK SCHEDULE

The plan for Team Colleen in Hamburg — with more details added as race week gets closer.

SUN · 9/5 - WED · 9/8

ARRIVE, ACCLIMATE + OPENING CEREMONY

Arrive in Hamburg, adjust to the time change, rest and recover, and explore the city at an easy pace. The goal: enjoy Hamburg without doing too much before race day.

THU · 9/9

RACE EVE

Final race prep and an easy day before the big one. Official athlete activities and Team Colleen plans will be added as the schedule comes together.

FRI· 9/10

🇺🇸 RACE DAY 🇺🇸

The reason we’re all here. Team Colleen takes over Hamburg as Colleen races for Team USA at the World Championships.

SAT · 9/11 — SUN · 9/12

CELEBRATE + CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND

Time to celebrate, explore Hamburg, and enjoy the rest of championship weekend — with no need to save anyone’s legs for race day.

STAY

Our home base in Hamburg — where we’re staying, what’s nearby, and everything you need to know about getting around.

TEAM COLLEEN HQ

OUR HAMBURG HOMEBASE

TEAM HQ

A comfortable home base where the crew can hang out, relax as and recover between hamburg adventures.

EAT + HANG

A full kitchen and plenty of shared space for breakfasts, dinners, drinks and downtime together.

CONNECTED

HagenCity puts us close enough to walk towards the championship action, with easy transit connections for exploring the rest of Hamburg.

FOR THE REST OF THE CREW

WHERE TO STAY

Look for a place in HafenCity or along the U3 or U4 lines. This will allow you to stay connected to Team Colleen HQ, the race-week action and central Hamburg.

PIERDREIT

CLOSE TO TEAM HQ

Right in HafenCity and close to the crew.

25HOURS HAFENCITY

FUN + CENTRAL

Right in HafenCity with easy U4 access.

HOLIDAY INN HAFENCITY

EASY + PRACTICAL

Comfortable, convenient, and just steps from the U4

THE WESTIN HAMBURG

MARRIOTT + SPLURGE

Bonvoy option inside the iconic Elbphilharmonie.

MOTEL ONE FLEETINSEL

U3 + GOOD VALUE

Central location with convenient U3 access.

FIND AN AIRBNB

MAKE IT YOUR OWN

Search Hamburg stays for race weekend — then adjust the dates to fit your trip.

ONE TIP: BOOK EARLY. 🇩🇪

Hamburg will be hosting 16,000 athletes in addition to supporters from around the world during championship week. Once you know you’re coming, we’d recommend locking in a place to stay.

TRAVEL

Getting to Hamburg, getting around, and everything you need to know before wheels up.

GETTING THERE

ARRIVING IN HAMBURG

Most of Team Colleen will be flying into the city, but Hamburg is easy to reach by both air and rail, especially if you’re adding another European city to the trip.

✈️ FLY INTO HAMBURG

Hamburg Airport · HAM

The simplest option for anyone coming straight to race week. Most U.S. itineraries will involve a connection before arriving in Hamburg.

🚆 ARRIVE BY TRAIN

Hamburg Hauptbahnhof · Hbf

Already exploring Europe? Hamburg is well connected by rail. Amsterdam is roughly 5¼ hours away, while Munich is roughly 5¾ hours by direct ICE on current schedules.

COMMUTING INTO TOWN

✈️ FROM HAMBURG AIRPORT

HAM → HAFENCITY

Take the S1 directly from the airport toward central Hamburg. At Hauptbahnhof, transfer to the U4 toward HafenCity.~35–45 MINUTES
Easy public transit · One transferThe S1 station is directly beneath the airport terminals, runs about every 10 minutes, and takes 25 minutes to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof.

🚆 FROM HAMBURG HBF

CENTRAL STATION → HAFENCITY

Arriving by train? Follow signs for U4 at Hauptbahnhof Nord and take it toward Elbbrücken, getting off in HafenCity.~10–15 MINUTES
U4 · No transferThe U4 runs directly from the Hauptbahnhof area into HafenCity, serving Überseequartier, HafenCity Universität and Elbbrücken.

GETTING ARROUND

HAMBURG IS EASY WITHOUT A CAR

Hamburg’s trains, buses and ferries make getting around easy and Team Colleen HQ puts us in a great spot. Most of race week can be handled by a combination of public transit and walking.

🚇 U-BAHN + S-BAHN

THE GO-TO

The easiest way to get around Hamburg. The U4 runs right through HafenCity, with quick connections to the rest of the city.

👟 ON FOOT

EXPLORE HAFENCITY

Team Colleen HQ puts us in a great walking neighborhood. HafenCity, the waterfront and historic Speicherstadt are all easy to explore on foot.

⛴️ HARBOR FERRIES

TRANSIT WITH A VIEW

Hamburg’s harbor ferries are part of the public transit system. Use a regular HVV ticket and turn getting around into a harbor cruise.

BEFORE YOU GO

A FEW THINGS TO KNOW

Nothing complicated, just a few basics to have squared away before heading to Germany.

PASSPORT + ENTRY
Make sure your passport is valid for the trip. We’ll update this with the latest Germany/Schengen entry requirements closer to race week.MONEY
Germany uses the euro (€). Cards are widely accepted, but having a little cash on hand is still useful.PHONE + DATA
Check your international plan before leaving or grab an eSIM for the trip. Free Wi-Fi is common, but having data makes navigating transit much easier. If you need tips we can help!POWER
Germany uses Type F outlets and 230V power. Bring a European plug adapter; most modern phones and laptops handle the voltage automatically.

DON’T WORRY — WE’LL UPDATE THIS.
We’ll refresh the travel details as Hamburg gets closer so nobody has to figure it all out on their own.

MAKE A TRIP OF IT

ALREADY CROSSING THE ATLANTIC?

Hamburg doesn’t have to be the whole trip. Add a few days before or after race week and explore another part of Europe.

BERLIN 🇩🇪

~2 hours by train

History, neighborhoods, nightlife and an easy high-speed train ride from Hamburg.

COPENHAGEN 🇩🇰

~5 hours by train

Waterfront neighborhoods, incredible food and an easy way to add Scandinavia to the trip.

AMSTERDAM 🇳🇱

~5–6 hours by train

Canals, bikes and one of Europe’s best cities for a few extra days before or after Hamburg.

MUNICH 🇩🇪

~6 hours by train

Head south for Bavaria, beer gardens and a completely different side of Germany.Also Oktoberfest starts 9/18…more on that later…

ONE MORE ADVENTURE?

OKTOBERFEST 2027 🍺

SEPTEMBER 18 – OCTOBER 3 · MUNICH

Thinking about extending the trip? Oktoberfest kicks off in Munich the weekend after World Championships. Colleen and Kyle may be there for the first couple of days — and anyone who wants to keep the adventure going is welcome to join.

A HEADS UP BEFORE YOU COMMIT

Opening weekend is one of the busiest times of Oktoberfest. Munich accommodations can be expensive and availability gets tighter as the festival approaches, so this is the part of the trip to plan — and budget for — early.

🍺 THE FESTIVAL
Oktoberfest itself is free to enter, including the main beer tents. You pay for food, drinks and rides.🪑 THE TENTS
You don’t need a reservation just to attend, but opening weekend is busy. Table reservations are handled by the individual tents and generally involve prepaid food-and-drink vouchers rather than an admission charge.💰 PLAN FOR A SPLURGE
For perspective, a one-liter Maß costs €14.80–€15.90 in 2026, before tip. We’ll update 2027 pricing and lodging guidance once it’s available.

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS → OKTOBERFEST.
NOT A BAD WAY TO SPEND SEPTEMBER. 🇩🇪

HAMBURG

Come for the World Championships. Stay for the city.

Waterfront neighborhoods, historic warehouses, great food and beer, harbor views, and plenty to explore between Team Colleen events. This is our guide to making the most of Hamburg while we’re here.

RACE WEEK HAS A PRETTY GREAT BACKDROP. 🇩🇪

EXPLORE HAMBURG

SEE THE CITY

Race week isn’t only about race day. From the Alster and historic Speicherstadt to harbor views, St. Pauli and one very impressive miniature world, these are the Hamburg stops worth making while we’re here.

EIGHT PLACES WORTH LEAVING HQ FOR.

EAT + DRINK

TASTE HAMBURG

Good food is part of the trip. We’ve rounded up a mix of Hamburg classics, waterfront spots, casual favorites and a couple places worth dressing up for, all within easy reach of Team Colleen HQ.

EAT WELL. DRINK LOCAL. REPEAT. 🍻

CHEER SQUAD HQ

Hamburg is about to get loud. 🇺🇸

Colleen is taking on the world. Our job is a little easier: show up, be loud, and make sure she knows Team Colleen is with her every step of the way.This is race-day headquarters for where to be, when to be there, what to bring, and how we’re celebrating when she crosses that finish line.

BRING THE ENERGY. WE’LL HANDLE THE PLAN.