German Consulate General San Francisco
Welcome to the German Consulate General in San Francisco, the official representation of the Federal Government of Germany in the Pacific Northwest (i.e Northern California , Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming and U.S. territories Baker, Howland, Jarvis, Johnston Islands, Midway and Palmyra island.)
This section provides you with Information about Consul General Peter Rothen and the different departments of the Consulate. In the Legal Section you will find information on consular and legal services for US residents and German Citizens and in the News and Events section we inform you about events and news in our administrative district.
Our German language website features information relevant for German citizens.
International Parliamentary Scholarships (IPS)
Feb 4, 2010
| Germany.info
Are you interested in politics? Would you like to gain insight into the workings of German democracy as part of the staff of a Member of the German Bundestag? Every year, 120 young people from 28 countries have the opportunity to take part in the International Parliamentary Scholarship (IPS) program in Berlin.
Oscar Nominations for “The White Ribbon” and Additional German Co-Productions
Feb 2, 2010
| Germany.info
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today that Michael Haneke’s "The White Ribbon," Germany’s nomination for the 82nd Annual Academy Awards, is a contender for the foreign-language film Oscar. Four additional German co-productions have also received nominations.
Mayor of Berlin visits San Francisco
Dec 4, 2009
| Germany.info
From December 3 until December 6, the Governing Mayor of Berlin Klaus Wowereit visited San Francisco on the invitation of the Mayor of San Francisco Gavin Newsom. During his stay in the city he had the opportunity to hold talks with Mayor Newsom as well as with the State Senators Leland Yee and Mark Leno.
Piano concert to honor the Bay Area Red Cross Society
Dec 2, 2009
| Germany.info
A unique and varied piano concert took place at the saloon of the German Consulate General on Wednesday, December 2. It was the highlight of a reception which celebrated the 20th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall and the American Red Cross Bay Area – Paint the Town Red Gala.
Celebrating Unity and Freedom without Walls
Oct 3, 2009
| Germany.info
To celebrate the Day of German Unity Consul General Peter Rothen and Gerlind Rothen welcomed more than 400 guests on Friday, October 2.
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